Highly motivated and result-oriented polymer scientist with extensive project/portfolio management in building & leading global high performance multifunctional & multidisciplinary teams, academia and customers, to initiate, drive & accelerate IP protected new product innovation, development & commercialization in the areas of building materials, functional films for medical/packaging/energy, adhesives and composites for transportation, as well as advanced materials for water and personal care. >40 granted/pending patents and >50 external publications plus one book. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Trained Six Sigma Master Black Belt.