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BS in Chemistry and Biology from UNC Greensboro and MS in Polymer Chemistry from NC State University.

30 years of experience in a broad range of industries including Formulation Development of Agricultural Products, Pharmaceutical Synthetic Process Development/Medicinal Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry/Dyes and Pigments product development, manufacturing, and quality control management.

Patents:

Zinc EDTA Micronutrient in Rice Seed Treatment Compositions
us 80494-US-L-ORG-NAT-2

Pesticide Compositions for Improvements in Drying and Plantability of Seed Treatments
us 81328-US-L-ORG-NAT-1

Polymorphs of an mGluR5 receptor antagonist
WO/2008/074697

Synthesis, NMR characterization and divergent biological actions of 2’-hydroxy-ceramide/dihydrocerimide stereoisomers in MCF7 cells

BS in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina and PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of South Carolina

35 years of experience in multiple industries including manufacture and analysis of surfactants, chelating agents, plasticizers, metals, and agricultural products. Instrumentation expertise in GC, HPLC, GPC, and FTIR with specialization in the analysis of polymers, additives, and non-UV containing chemicals. Demonstrated experience leading laboratories operating in heavily regulated industries such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO 9001, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Six sigma black belt awarded by ASQ (American Society for Quality)

BS in Chemistry from Clemson University and PhD in Organic and Polymer Chemistry from University of Florida

Organic & Polymer Chemist / Scientist with >20yr technical and managerial experience in a diverse assortment of industries including cellulose, cellulose esters, nylons, polyolefins, polyesters, and rubber composites. With a focus on New Product Development (NPD) during earlier career stops, attained experience or proficiency in a wide range of analytical / characterization techniques which includes but is not limited to IR, GC, HPLC, NMR, OM/SEM/TEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, etc. Demonstrated proficiency of innovation and tackling / solving / overcoming challenging technical hurdles. Experience with a number of regulatory and compliance standards – ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000, GLP, and cGMP.

R&D Magazine 2008 R&D100 Award Winner for Materials and Metals Category — A Clear Choice for BetterUniversity of Florida: Butler Polymer Research Laboratory Award, Fall 2000.

Eastman Fellow, Fall 2000-Spring 2001.

Dissertation Enhancement Fellowship sponsored by the NSF, 2000.

Grinter Fellowship Award; University of Florida, Fall 1996-Spring 1997.

Monsanto Scholar, Spring 1991-December 1995.

Summa Cum Laude, Clemson University, December 1995.

Chemical Rubber Company Award, Clemson University, 1991.

American Chemical Society Award, Clemson University, 1992.

Patents & Patent Applications

1) King, J. S.; Smith, J. A. Improved Polyester Composition for Extrusion Blow Molded Containers. U.S. Provisional

Patent (continuation in part), filed December 20, 2021.

2) Kowalske, M.; Smith, J. A.; Osornio, M.; Filanova, M. Process for the Purification of Recovered Glycol from

Chemical Recycling of Waste Polyester. U.S. Provisional Patent, filed August 10, 2020.

3) Shelton, M. C.; Ellery, E. E.; Kuo, C-M.; Tindall, D.; Oldfield, T. A.; Smith, J. A. Personal Care Products

Incorporating Cellulosic Fatty-Acid Esters. U.S. Patent Application 20070053855 A1, filed March 8, 2007;

abandoned.

4) Xie, C. P.; Rieth, L.; Li, J.; Smith, J. A.; Anderson, J. D. O.; Waybright, S.; Burkhart, B.; Scrivens, W. A. Acetal

Based Compositions. U.S. Patent 7,262,236, August 28, 2007.

5) Xie, C. P.; Rieth, L.; Li, J.; Smith, J. A.; Anderson, J. D. O.; Waybright, S.; Burkhart, B.; Scrivens, W. A. Method

of Nucleating a Polyolefin Composition with Acetal Based Compounds. U.S. Patent 7,157,510, January 2, 2007.

6) Wagener, K. B.; Lehman, S. E., Jr.; Oakley, G. W.; Smith, J. A. “Solid-State In-Situ Metathesis Chemistry” U. S. Patent 6,660,813, Dec 9, 2003.

BS in Chemistry from UNC Charlotte

Over 30 years of analytical chemistry experience supporting textile and latex industries. Lead an EPA certified testing laboratory as well as contract/custom testing services laboratories. Considerable and diverse exposure to qualitative and quantitative analyses by wet and instrumental techniques. Instrumentation proficiencies includes ICP-OES, AA and GFAA, GC and GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR and other spectroscopy techniques. Experienced with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 as well as GLP and cGMP.

Six sigma green belt awarded by ASQ (American Society for Quality)

BS in Chemistry from UNC Charlotte

Over 15 years’ experience in NMR, FTIR, GC, GCMS, LCMS, HPLC, MALDI, SEM, AFM analysis. Concentration in NMR analysis and method development.

BS in Chemistry from UNC Charlotte

Proficient in GC/MS and HPLC analysis of routine and non-routine samples and Wet Chemistry Methods

BS in Chemistry from UNC Pembroke

4+ years of Chemistry laboratory experience including equipment care and operation
Working Knowledge of GC/MS, HPLC, GPC, ICP and Wet Chemistry Methods
Bilingual in English / Napali, Hindi, and Nepali Sign Language

BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from UNC Charlotte

Working Knowledge of GC/MS, HPLC, ICP, and Wet Chemistry Methods
Bilingual in English/Spanish

10yrs of analytical laboratory experience in the regulatory field. Broad instrumentation experience, with specialization in ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and FIMS. Experienced in agricultural seed treatment formulation and analysis. Experience Safety Lead and EH&S Officer.