Michael M. Azad Ph.D. Email and Phone Number

Technical account manager for private label group in NAFTA Region for Superabsorbent Baby Care Line.• Lead synthetic and formulation scientist involved in the development of superabsorbent polymers for hygiene and non-hygiene industries such as fem hygiene, diaper, cable, packaging, medical, agriculture, and fire fighting• Surface coating and surface modification of the polymer for improved properties• The synthesis and commercialization of acrylic-based polymers for hygiene industry• Developed and commercialized numerous products for private label customers in the US and abroad• Involved in development and implementation of scale-up procedures and methods for plant production

Lead synthetic and formulation scientist involved in the development of superabsorbent polymers for a diaper, hygiene, and non-hygiene industries. Commercialized an amine based resin for separation technology and developed a controlled release polymer for the cosmetic applications. Design, evaluation, and validation of instrumental methods (HPLC, GC, GC/MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, etc) to support process and product development. Prepare technical reports and assured proper documentation of analytical data according to GLP and cGMP guidelines. Prepare Control Laboratory procedures for transfer into Quality Control Lab and mentor and train technicians and chemists. Interact with other groups (Engineering, Marketing, Pilot Plant, etc.) to support new and existing product development. • The synthesis and work up of acrylic and non-acrylic-based polymers for hygiene, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and water purification industries such as fem hygiene, diaper, filtration, cable, packaging, medical, agriculture, and fire fighting• Characterization of polymers with SEC, IC, GC/MS, HPLC (reverse and normal phase) and thermal methods• Involved in development and implementation of scale-up procedures and methods for plant production• Develop and validate analytical methods• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain analytical instruments• Led analytical department