Tamara De Winter, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Berkeley, California, Us

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Led the research and development efforts for Novoloop’s process: ATOD to Polyol.- Managing multiple research projects and a team of 6 scientists.- Successfully completed 7 research projects critical to the design of our FOAK ATOD plant in 5 months.- Optimized and improved downstream purification process: decreased process time by half, decreased overall consumption of reagents, and improved overall yield by 20%- Authored executive summaries and detailed reports on research finding, effectively communicating research direction and strategic insights.Developed and implemented policies, enhanced operational efficiency, and designed and established laboratories- Actively contributed to develop Novoloop’s internal HR company policies.- Developed and lead Novoloop’s EH&S training program.- Designed and participated in project oversight team for new lab construction and improvements.Developed and commercialized Novoloop’s new Recycled+ product line.- Established and optimized Novoloop’s logistics, order-to-cash process, and customer order fulfillment system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.- Developed and implemented Novoloop’s new product stage-gate for the introduction of other products.- Streamlined and improved material and resource planning systems to optimize inventory management and reduce costs.- Built and led Novoloop’s internal production team, driving performance and fostering collaboration to meet targets.- Selected and managed external production partners to successfully commercialize and scale Recycled+ products, expanding business capabilities.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Leading the research and scale-up within the R&D team to improve and expand our current ATOD technology for upcycling waste plastic to new monomers and chemicals.RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Improved the Techno-Economics our process by reducing the cost by 50%.- Successfully lead the research team to Phase 2 of our DARPA ReSource Grant. https://cleantechnica-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/cleantechnica.com/2021/12/13/high-tech-recycling-mashup-in-the-works-for-us-military/amp/- Supported the renewal/protection of our patents. Patent was successfully accepted and published.- Identified and developed a new process.- Scaled our process in house by 68X to support in-house production needs.- Partnered with teammates and management to create a safety team.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Leading the research within the R&D team to improve and expand our current ATOD technology for upcycling waste plastic to new monomers and chemicals.RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Developed new analytics, including new methodologies on both the GC & LC, to accurately characterize and quantify products derived from Novoloop’s core decomposition process and implemented refined quality control analysis. - Synthesized new standards for identifying key unknown species, resulted in improved downstream separations and higher product purity. - Increased Novoloop’s product yield from 30% to 86% by optimizing reaction conditions and reactor design. - Scaled reactions by 25X and executed another 2X scale-up in under a month. - Improved downstream purification processes and decreased product turnaround from 2-3 days to 4 hours.

Led a research collaboration of three researchers at Yale with L’Oréal’s Research & Innovation multi-site team for two years providing bi-annual reports and monthly presentations resulting in three manuscripts and one patent. Managed product delivery for testing.RESEARCH- Developed and optimized novel synthetic methods for the derivatization of sugars following a safe, green and sustainable route; work produced three manuscripts, one patent, thirty synthesized chemicals for testing. - Supported the analysis, identification, synthesis, and quantification of flavorants and sweeteners in e-cigarette products through the development of analytical techniques and methods resulting in seven manuscripts.- Supported and lead the development of a safe antibacterial material using Lysozyme.- Presented at the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in Green Chemistry in Barcelona, Spain.LEADERSHIP- Mentored four undergraduate students and managed two graduate students; guided research, provided hands on training, and provided individualized feedback and support; efforts lead to the writing of two manuscripts, one student launching a company, two securing jobs, and three continuing in research.- Assisted in facilitation of green chemistry workshop introducing youth to safety and hazard awareness of daily consumer products, as well as basic research techniques, and methodology implementation. - Directed and participated in discussion panel for under-represented high school students on the career path of a chemist and research.OPERATIONS- Served as laboratory Safety Officer; developed protocol for inventory of non-compatible chemicals resulting in a four-year period without accidents. - Solved vacuum pump shortage by re-building three rotary vane oil pumps; saved laboratory $6,000 then trained students to maintain and repair pumps.

Kingston, On, Ca

RESEARCH- Synthesized a scope of prochiral unsaturated carboxylic acids (phenylalkenoic & phenylethenylbenzoic acids).- Planned a multi-step synthesis to obtain a scope of prochiral unsaturated allylamines.- Developed a new methodology for the asymmetric hydrogenation of unprotected allylamines through the implementation of CO2 which resulted in a manuscript (under revisions).- Presented research at the Canadian Chemistry Conference & Exhibition (CSC) from 2012-2015.LEADERSHIP- Served as Floor Representative, Internal Vice President, and President for the Queen’s Graduate Chemistry Society (QGCS).- Managed and trained teaching assistants for online organic chemistry course; prepared tutorial session and exams and monitored course website. - Mentored six undergraduate students in academic research laboratory; taught basic research, methodology, and critical analysis; two continued on to pursue PhDs. - Facilitated first “Magic Show” for Science Rendez-Vous, a show for children and parents demonstrating chemistry; show continues to be part of annual event.- Guided general chemistry and organic laboratory classes.OPERATIONS- Re-built piping and replaced electronic controls to repair a glovebox back to working condition resulting in a saving cost of ca. $60,000 CAD.- Maintained and repaired GC-MS/FID for three and a half years.https://qspace.library.queensu.ca/bitstream/1974/13922/1/DeWinter_Tamara_M_201512_PhD.pdf

Fredericton | Saint John, Nb, Ca

Thesis Title: Synthesis, Characterization and Regeneration of Metal Hydrides; Aluminum Hydride, Lithium Aluminum Hydride and Lithium Amidoborane.The main focus of the research, as an undergraduate student, was the synthesis and characterization of different metal hydrides: Aluminum Hydride, Lithium Aluminum Hydride, Sodium Borohydride and Lithium Amidoborane. During my thesis, the dehydration and rehydration of Lithium Amidoborane was investigated.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Asymmetric Hydrogenation Of Prochiral Substrates

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc. Hons.), Chemistry

Postdoctoral, Green & Sustainable Chemistry