This candidate has a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from North Carolina State University and is currently employed as a Lead Product Development Scientist for a leading food-based climate tech firm.

They have expertise in new product development and commercialization for emerging technologies across biotechnology, climate technology, and defense.

They have experience in open innovation and startup environments, working collaboratively within a team to assess and validate new technologies, and advance product development through commercialization.

Their research experience includes being an NRC research fellow and postdoctoral researcher, and they have published academic articles on their research and have experience in presenting their work at international conferences.