Welcome to my profile. I am a results driven chemist and scientist with a strong background in experimental design/research and development in Organic/polymer chemistry and thermo equipment operation. I have a PhD in Wood Science(major)/Organic Chemistry(minor) and a Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry. I am passionate about the development of new, innovative products that can be used for quality production, cost savings, and efficiency. I am published, with a number of articles available in respected research journals.I have excellent time management skills, with a proven track record of leading and developing teams. I can maintain instruments to ensure quality data, including documenting operating procedures, gauging studies, and calibrating and maintaining instruments. I have a talent for forging strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.My key areas of expertise include Organic/Polymer synthesis, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Rheometer, Goniomter, Raman Spectroscopy, NMR, FT-IR, and Lab scale particleboard (PB) and medium density board (MDF) design and manufacturing.If you would like to discuss my skills and background, you will find my contact information in this profile. Thank you for reading it.