PhD, PMP — Polymers & Composites
Bridging organic chemistry, polymer science, and industrial innovation. Specializing in polymer synthesis, non-isocyanate polyurethanes, thermoset resin formulation, and composite materials — from lab to manufacturing scale. Peer reviewer for Springer Nature.
The universe is written in the language of chemistry. Every breath, every heartbeat, every thought — each is a cascade of molecular events too intricate for any computer to fully simulate.
From DNA replication to neurochemical signals, every living process is chemistry in motion. The boundary between biology, physics, and chemistry is an illusion — at the molecular level, they are one.
We are made of star stuff. The carbon in our bones, the oxygen we breathe, the iron in our blood — all forged in the nuclear furnaces of dying stars billions of years before our sun was born.
Chemistry began at the Big Bang and has not stopped since. The periodic table is the universe's alphabet, and molecules are its poetry. We are not just observers of chemistry — we are chemistry observing itself.
In chemistry, there are no waste products — only molecules in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nature recycles everything. This is the philosophy behind non-isocyanate polyurethanes.
Reimagining polymer chemistry not as an industrial force but as a partner with the natural world. Sustainable chemistry means designing materials that the planet can absorb, reuse, and ultimately give back.
Hello, I'm Said — a Senior R&D Scientist with a PhD in Polymers & Composites and deep expertise in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and thermoset resin development. I specialize in transforming complex chemistry into real-world industrial solutions, from formulation design through to manufacturing scale-up.
Currently at DAP Global Inc. in Saint Louis, I lead the development of thermoset and polymer-based formulations for structural and technical applications. My research on non-isocyanate polyurethanes is published in leading peer-reviewed journals and I serve as a peer reviewer for Springer Nature journals in polymer science and materials chemistry.
Beyond the lab, I'm a PMP-certified project leader, a published poet, and an avid traveler who has lived in 5 countries and visited 25. I believe creativity and scientific rigor are not opposites — they are partners in innovation.
Active reviewer for Springer Nature journals in polymer science and materials chemistry — contributing to scientific quality control in the field.
Project Management Professional — leading cross-functional R&D programs from concept through product qualification and manufacturing scale-up.
Certified in systematic innovation methodologies and structured problem-solving frameworks applied to polymer chemistry and materials R&D.
Fluent in 4 languages, lived in 5 countries, visited 25 — bringing a genuinely global perspective to science and collaboration.
Published poet with a book available on Amazon — a testament to creative and intellectual life beyond the laboratory.
Deep expertise in organic synthesis, curing chemistry, crosslink density, and structure–property relationships across NIPU, epoxy, polyester, and vinyl ester systems.
Fiber-reinforced composite systems, nanocomposite development, filler and additive evaluation, and processing optimization for structural applications.
FTIR, NMR, GPC, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, and rheology — a comprehensive analytical toolkit for material evaluation and quality control.
Minitab-based experimental design, statistical analysis, and data-driven problem solving for systematic formulation development and optimization.
Proven ability to bridge laboratory discoveries to manufacturing — from plant trial support to full production scale-up and documentation.
Minitab, OriginPro, ChemDraw, ImageJ, Accolade Sopheon — and co-developed safety software for SPF heat rise estimation.
Developed innovative NIPU synthesis routes addressing toxicity and sustainability concerns of conventional isocyanate-based systems. Research led to multiple high-impact publications.
Investigated auxetic PU foam systems with negative Poisson's ratio, exploring novel processing conditions and formulation strategies to achieve and enhance auxetic behavior.
Synthesized hybrid composites combining non-isocyanate polyurethane matrices with functionalized boron nitride fillers to achieve enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
Explored chemical modification strategies for Nafion membranes to improve proton exchange efficiency in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell applications.
Investigated supramolecular chemistry using calix[4]arene scaffolds functionalized with peptide moieties for molecular recognition and sensing applications.
Co-developed a safety tool to estimate heat rise in one-component spray polyurethane foam systems, enabling safer formulation processes for manufacturers.
Internationally recognized certification demonstrating mastery of project leadership, planning, and execution. Applied to managing R&D programs, cross-functional teams, and laboratory-to-production transitions at scale.
Certified in systematic innovation frameworks — structured ideation, patent strategy, and market-driven problem solving. Applied to sustainable polymer chemistry R&D and product development pipelines.
Open to scientific collaborations, research discussions, and professional opportunities.