Adjunct Assistant Professor (Part-time) / November, 2025 — Present

Managed an active portfolio of corporate clients coordinating their scope budgets and deliverables with UW labs generating non-governmental revenue for university. Industrial advisor for development and commercialization of smart- stimuli responsive liquid crystal elastomers for biomedical and smart material applications. Technology industrial know-how and practical knowledge transfer for development of novel coatings.

Adjunct Assistant Professor (Part-time) / November, 2025 — Present

Managed an active portfolio of corporate clients coordinating their scope budgets and deliverables with UW labs generating non-governmental revenue for university. Industrial advisor for development and commercialization of smart- stimuli responsive liquid crystal elastomers for biomedical and smart material applications. Technology industrial know-how and practical knowledge transfer for development of novel coatings.

Adjunct Assistant Professor (Part-time) / November, 2025 — Present

Managed an active portfolio of corporate clients coordinating their scope budgets and deliverables with UW labs generating non-governmental revenue for university. Industrial advisor for development and commercialization of smart- stimuli responsive liquid crystal elastomers for biomedical and smart material applications. Technology industrial know-how and practical knowledge transfer for development of novel coatings.

Founder - Principal / June, 2023 — Present

Full PL owner; manage an active portfolio of materials investigations for industrial clients: define scope and budget plan sampling and methods coordinate lab work and deliver client-ready report with corrective actions and risk framing. Conduct and interpret SEMEDS FTIR XRDWAXD DMATGADSC surface energycontact angle electrochemical (EISCV) testingfailure analysis root-cause investigations for polymers coatings adhesives. Customer-facing polymer consulting: support asset owners specifiers and fabricators with system selection specification and application guidance translating voice of customer requirements into specific material specifications and qualification plans. Identify emerging market trends in high-durability coatings and adhesives to advise clients on material selection for aggressive environments (chemical UV thermal).Develop business via targeted technical talks standards participation and referrals. Execute sustainability (LCAGHG) and GHS regulatory initiatives to help clients meet regulatory standards opening new market opportunities for eco-friendly product lines.

Founder - Principal / June, 2023 — Present

Full PL owner; manage an active portfolio of materials investigations for industrial clients: define scope and budget plan sampling and methods coordinate lab work and deliver client-ready report with corrective actions and risk framing. Conduct and interpret SEMEDS FTIR XRDWAXD DMATGADSC surface energycontact angle electrochemical (EISCV) testingfailure analysis root-cause investigations for polymers coatings adhesives. Customer-facing polymer consulting: support asset owners specifiers and fabricators with system selection specification and application guidance translating voice of customer requirements into specific material specifications and qualification plans. Identify emerging market trends in high-durability coatings and adhesives to advise clients on material selection for aggressive environments (chemical UV thermal).Develop business via targeted technical talks standards participation and referrals. Execute sustainability (LCAGHG) and GHS regulatory initiatives to help clients meet regulatory standards opening new market opportunities for eco-friendly product lines.

Founder - Principal / June, 2023 — Present

Full PL owner; manage an active portfolio of materials investigations for industrial clients: define scope and budget plan sampling and methods coordinate lab work and deliver client-ready report with corrective actions and risk framing. Conduct and interpret SEMEDS FTIR XRDWAXD DMATGADSC surface energycontact angle electrochemical (EISCV) testingfailure analysis root-cause investigations for polymers coatings adhesives. Customer-facing polymer consulting: support asset owners specifiers and fabricators with system selection specification and application guidance translating voice of customer requirements into specific material specifications and qualification plans. Identify emerging market trends in high-durability coatings and adhesives to advise clients on material selection for aggressive environments (chemical UV thermal).Develop business via targeted technical talks standards participation and referrals. Execute sustainability (LCAGHG) and GHS regulatory initiatives to help clients meet regulatory standards opening new market opportunities for eco-friendly product lines.

Global Technology & Innovation Manager / January, 2021 — June, 2023

Wrote materials process specifications acceptance criteria and reliabilityaging plans; managed stage-gate risk registers budgets and vendor deliverables; mentored a team of scientiststechnicians (28). Acted as a coatings SME between design manufacturing quality external labs and suppliers; drove materials specs (adhesion flexibility abrasion chemicalthermal aging) and qualification plans and performed Stage-Gate reviews. Developed and maintained relationships with key external stakeholders including raw material suppliers testing labs and university partners to generate Led cross-functional teams (RD Quality Manufacturing) to translate customer inputs into valid product specifications and successful commercial launches of industrial polyemric products. Collaborated with Marketing and Sales teams to identify unmet needs in the energy sector resulting in the development of a novel polymeric products including coating for hydrogen infrastructure pipelines.

Global Technology & Innovation Manager / January, 2021 — June, 2023

Wrote materials process specifications acceptance criteria and reliabilityaging plans; managed stage-gate risk registers budgets and vendor deliverables; mentored a team of scientiststechnicians (28). Acted as a coatings SME between design manufacturing quality external labs and suppliers; drove materials specs (adhesion flexibility abrasion chemicalthermal aging) and qualification plans and performed Stage-Gate reviews. Developed and maintained relationships with key external stakeholders including raw material suppliers testing labs and university partners to generate Led cross-functional teams (RD Quality Manufacturing) to translate customer inputs into valid product specifications and successful commercial launches of industrial polyemric products. Collaborated with Marketing and Sales teams to identify unmet needs in the energy sector resulting in the development of a novel polymeric products including coating for hydrogen infrastructure pipelines.

Global Technology & Innovation Manager / January, 2021 — June, 2023

Wrote materials process specifications acceptance criteria and reliabilityaging plans; managed stage-gate risk registers budgets and vendor deliverables; mentored a team of scientiststechnicians (28). Acted as a coatings SME between design manufacturing quality external labs and suppliers; drove materials specs (adhesion flexibility abrasion chemicalthermal aging) and qualification plans and performed Stage-Gate reviews. Developed and maintained relationships with key external stakeholders including raw material suppliers testing labs and university partners to generate Led cross-functional teams (RD Quality Manufacturing) to translate customer inputs into valid product specifications and successful commercial launches of industrial polyemric products. Collaborated with Marketing and Sales teams to identify unmet needs in the energy sector resulting in the development of a novel polymeric products including coating for hydrogen infrastructure pipelines.

Development Leader - New Products / November, 2017 — December, 2020

Brought 3 new coatingadhesive products from lab to production over 3 years ( 10% revenue contribution); translated DOE results into manufacturing recipes and process windows; supported customer qualifications. Completed 20+ root-cause investigations (underfilm corrosion blistering solvent entrapment recoat window misses) using SEM FTIR DSCTGA DMA cathodic discobondment failures and mechanical testing; implemented fixes that extended service life and improved performance. Managed built and inspired a team of 10 highly skilled scientists engineers and technicians responsible for product development failure analysis technical support. Coordinated cross-functional teams and external labs; provided concise updates to customers executives and quality.

R&D Scientist - Polymer Chemist / April, 2017 — November, 2017

Planned and executed new coating development processing projectsactivities in a fast-paced environment. Supported sales and field teams with rapid failure-analysis reports and material performance data. Designed experiments and equipment setups and pioneered at lab scale and trained technicians on safe operation. Developed novel polymer coating and adhesives for anti-corrosion coatings used in high-temperatures pipelines.

Development Leader - New Products / November, 2017 — December, 2020

Brought 3 new coatingadhesive products from lab to production over 3 years ( 10% revenue contribution); translated DOE results into manufacturing recipes and process windows; supported customer qualifications. Completed 20+ root-cause investigations (underfilm corrosion blistering solvent entrapment recoat window misses) using SEM FTIR DSCTGA DMA cathodic discobondment failures and mechanical testing; implemented fixes that extended service life and improved performance. Managed built and inspired a team of 10 highly skilled scientists engineers and technicians responsible for product development failure analysis technical support. Coordinated cross-functional teams and external labs; provided concise updates to customers executives and quality.

R&D Scientist - Polymer Chemist / April, 2017 — November, 2017

Planned and executed new coating development processing projectsactivities in a fast-paced environment. Supported sales and field teams with rapid failure-analysis reports and material performance data. Designed experiments and equipment setups and pioneered at lab scale and trained technicians on safe operation. Developed novel polymer coating and adhesives for anti-corrosion coatings used in high-temperatures pipelines.

Development Leader - New Products / November, 2017 — December, 2020

Brought 3 new coatingadhesive products from lab to production over 3 years ( 10% revenue contribution); translated DOE results into manufacturing recipes and process windows; supported customer qualifications. Completed 20+ root-cause investigations (underfilm corrosion blistering solvent entrapment recoat window misses) using SEM FTIR DSCTGA DMA cathodic discobondment failures and mechanical testing; implemented fixes that extended service life and improved performance. Managed built and inspired a team of 10 highly skilled scientists engineers and technicians responsible for product development failure analysis technical support. Coordinated cross-functional teams and external labs; provided concise updates to customers executives and quality.

R&D Scientist - Polymer Chemist / April, 2017 — November, 2017

Planned and executed new coating development processing projectsactivities in a fast-paced environment. Supported sales and field teams with rapid failure-analysis reports and material performance data. Designed experiments and equipment setups and pioneered at lab scale and trained technicians on safe operation. Developed novel polymer coating and adhesives for anti-corrosion coatings used in high-temperatures pipelines.

R&D Scientist Intern / January, 2017 — April, 2017

Developed novel flame-retardant PVCCPVC formulations; performed FTIR TGA and mechanical screening to meet new regulatory standards.

R&D Scientist Intern / January, 2017 — April, 2017

Developed novel flame-retardant PVCCPVC formulations; performed FTIR TGA and mechanical screening to meet new regulatory standards.

R&D Scientist Intern / January, 2017 — April, 2017

Developed novel flame-retardant PVCCPVC formulations; performed FTIR TGA and mechanical screening to meet new regulatory standards.

R&D Intern / June, 2015 — September, 2015

Investigated structureproperty relationships of biaxially oriented PA-6 films via WAXD and tensile testing; created a new lab testing protocol.

R&D Intern / June, 2015 — September, 2015

Investigated structureproperty relationships of biaxially oriented PA-6 films via WAXD and tensile testing; created a new lab testing protocol.

R&D Intern / June, 2015 — September, 2015

Investigated structureproperty relationships of biaxially oriented PA-6 films via WAXD and tensile testing; created a new lab testing protocol.