Our Team
Leverage our diverse range of skills for your next project.
Are you looking to develop a new materials technology?
Meet the people who want to work with you
to provide solutions in advanced materials.
Stephen Farias, PhD
Characterization and Electronic Materials
When you need a partner who can help you figure out how to take cool science and make it into a product, talk to me! If your project involves electricity, that’s even better. I have a PhD in materials science from Johns Hopkins University and I love a science challenge. I have developed a great understanding of nanotechnology and electrical properties from my dissertation work on separating nanoparticles, my first startup that made nanomaterials for flexible electronics, and my extensive work on piezoelectric yarns at Materic.
Kurt McWilliams, PhD
Scale-up and Process Development
I am a scientist trained in organic chemistry and polymer science who has spent a career managing innovation, R&D, and projects. I have worked with several startups, small businesses, and mid-sized companies to identify and develop innovative product/process projects. I am a hands-on, results-driven manager that has developed sustainable pipelines of industrial-scale, value-driven innovations. At Materic, I make sure we are meeting R&D milestones for all internal and client projects.
Colin Harmer, PhD
Technical Services and Inorganics
Are you developing a custom material or process? I am here to help. After completing my graduate work in inorganic chemistry at Iowa State University, I joined Materic to work with clients developing innovative new products. I’ll work with you to probe the challenges of your project, design efficient experiments, and create a customized solution. I get especially excited about product ideas related to the outdoor industry.
Keturah Postell
Polymer and Color Chemistry
Have a challenging color problem? I can help. Whether you’re working with color on a textile, in a cosmetic, or in an ink, there’s a good chance I’ve seen it before. I studied textiles and color chemistry at North Carolina State University and have been applying my skills at Materic to create functional textile treatments for the military and develop specialty textiles for other customers. I’m also passionate about formulating great personal care products and would love to talk cosmetics with you!
Mike Pallotta
Application Engineer
I am passionate about understanding the rudimentary, microscopic aspects of materials and processes, and finding the answers to the question: “What made this happen?” I also enjoy the work of scaling up chemical processes from the lab, to pilot, to industry. At Materic, I put my previous experience working with nanomaterials and polymers, and as a chemical process engineer at a Fortune 500 company to work in developing your novel products.
Adam Steinmark
3D Printing and Design
If you’re wondering whether additive manufacturing is the right production method for your product, feel free to reach out! I have extensive experience with many types of additive and conventional manufacturing and can help you optimize your designs. I’ve also designed and built a handful of 3D printers and modifications. I enjoy tackling production design challenges and helping people find the best solution for their needs.
Sam Rosenthal, PhD
Electronics and Nanomaterials
I specialize in modeling nanoparticle separation, fluid dynamics, emulsions, or any of a wide range of challenging physics problems, which often saves us hundreds of hours in the lab and on the production floor. Modeling is all the more fun when I get to see it converted into products and processes with practical applications in real time. Let me put my PhD in condensed matter physics to work for you!
Itso Ivanov
Nanomaterials and Physics
I consider myself a ‘Jack of all trades,’ and a master of a few. My inquisitiveness constantly drives me to explore new opportunities and take on new challenges. I love creating things and working with my hands, so it is extremely satisfying when I can build new prototypes to meet the needs of our customers. I also enjoy coming up with solutions for workflow issues and managing tasks that require precision and attention to detail.
Winston Frazer
3D Printing and Design
I’m here to help you create physical parts with 3D printing. I can help with every step of creating your device or product, from taking your idea through the process of computer-aided design, to selecting the right material and processes to produce it.
Sophie Taczak
Formulations and Chemistry
Toying with polymer formulations for product design is fascinating to me. I’ve previously worked with polymer synthesis for drug encapsulation at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and with organic chemistry synthesis at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Since earning my chemistry degree, I’ve been applying my skills and experience to creating specialty textiles at Materic. I can help with designing and adjusting the chemical formulations of a product, and would love to talk polymers with you.
Scott Gaboury, PhD
Polymer Process and Formulation Chemistry
I specialize in commercially-focused science – especially polymer science. It’s not about testing the effect of different experimental parameters on polymer properties, but focusing on specifications and costs to develop optimal production conditions. That’s what I did for decades at Arkema, Inc., as a consultant for startups, and it’s what I can do for you today. Grounded in my formal PhD training in coatings and polymers at North Dakota State University, I understand the complex aspects of formulation chemistry in polymer production.
Mark Juetten, PhD
Intellectual Property
I love finding cutting-edge solutions to the most challenging problems in science. Since earning my PhD in chemistry from Iowa State University, I have dedicated myself to commercializing very early-stage technologies. I am constantly searching for the best way to transform science into technologies and companies that can make a positive impact in society. Materic may not be the only way to make that transformation happen, but we’re pretty darn good at it. If you’re an innovator looking for help turning your science or research concept into a real-world product, let’s talk!
Jacob Isbell, PhD
Imaging and Modeling
I help Materic and our customers with all things quality control and imaging materials. I use my PhD in machine vision and artificial intelligence from University of Maryland to tackle various imaging challenges, including monitoring for defects in coatings, printed materials, gels, organics, and more on production lines.
Matthew Lewis
3D Printing
Thanks to my studies at ATDM (Accelerated Training In Defense Manufacturing), I’ve found my passion in being able to create anything imaginable. There’s nothing better than waking up everyday knowing I get to work on the newest innovations in the manufacturing field. At Materic, I apply my knowledge and skills to produce a wide variety of 3D printed parts in our lab.
Michael LaScola
Chemistry and 3D Printing
Somebody once told me that problem solving in the advanced materials space is like learning how to bake — after a bit of mixing, kneading, and heating, you’re left with a product more incredible than any of its ingredients. Materic provides the creative space for me to apply skills I’ve gained from my previous experiences in academic labs, from my master’s program for chemical and biochemical engineering, and as an amateur chef, to develop custom materials for various industries.
Mohan Nartu, PhD
Ceramics and 3D Printing
If you are looking for someone with expertise in metal and ceramics 3D printing, that’s me! I have extensive research experience in understanding the microstructure mechanical property relationships in 3D-printed metal and metal-ceramic composites. I also have an in-depth understanding of various aspects of materials science, which makes me adept at finding common sense approaches to solving your materials science problems.
Nathan Nimbargi
Mechanical Engineering and Technical Support
I am committed to understanding your technical challenges, and figuring out how we solve them at Materic. Our goal is to push the boundaries of advanced materials production. I can leverage the technical skills I’ve gained through earning my mechanical engineering degree, and through my previous experience in construction and robotics engineering, to better understand and address customers’ unique needs.
Olumide Kayode, PhD
Tissue Engineering and Biopolymers
I’m an ardent structural biologist with detailed knowledge of protease biology and enzyme catalysis. My research experience includes stints with the Cancer Research Training Program within the NCI, as well as with the Mayo Clinic Graduate School, focusing on molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. If your technology question has a life sciences answer, I’ll help you find it.
Ronish Shrestha
Polymer Processing and Formulations
Discoveries we make today determine how the world is structured tomorrow. At Materic, we not only make new research discoveries every day, but we also implant them into functioning products and materials. I have previously worked on polymer coatings of battery separators and catalytic nanomaterials, and I now use my knowledge of polymer processing and engineering to develop nanofibers and novel materials with our cutting-edge electrospinning capabilities.
Rashi Sultania
Cell and Tissue Engineering
I love working in interdisciplinary fields and bridging the gaps between them. A chemical and biomolecular engineer by training, I focus on R&D and product development for Materic in the areas of materials science and cellular biology. Prior to joining Materic, I worked as a drug development co-op research intern with KamTek, Inc., and I also previously served as a graduate research assistant in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Sean Mayo
3D Printing
When it comes to additive manufacturing machinery and maintenance, I’m your guy. At Materic, I handle anything from fixing the nozzle height on a 3D printer, to post processing a finished product. I trained in additive manufacturing and CNC machining at Danville Community College and ATDM (Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing). And I’ve been applying my skills at Materic to set up and process 3D-printed parts for people all across the country. If you want to learn more about 3D printing, it would be my pleasure to talk with you.
Allie Stambaugh
Accounts Receivable
I’m your go-to contact for all billing and payment inquiries at Materic. My goal is to make the quoting, invoicing, and payment process as smooth as possible for all of our clients. I have an extensive background in finance and operations, so I am well equipped to support our customers with anything they need.
Samir Rashiduddin
Finance and Administration
I love the process and challenge of making numbers make sense. I received my bachelor’s degree in accounting from Morgan State University and MBA from Purdue Global University. I work alongside the management team at Materic to make sure the company is financially healthy and growing, so our scientists and tech experts can continue to focus on serving our customers.
Kelli Booth
Scale Up and Production
A Georgia Tech-trained chemical engineer, I’ll be the first to tell you that your scale-up problems aren’t going to come just from within the production process. I’ve seen them crop up in inconsistent raw materials supply, labor disputes, regulatory affairs, delayed shipping, bad weather, poorly defined specifications and much more. I’ve learned to overcome them all in my 25-year career that started with a global chemical company and progressed to leading multiple tech-based startups. I bring a “let’s make it work attitude” to the Materic team, as well as extensive experience in financial analysis and project management.
Ken Malone, PhD
Partnerships and Capital Investments
While custom manufacturing nanofibers is what we do, we are truly in the business of helping our customers make money. That means solving problems that aren’t always science or engineering based. While letting my 30-year-old dissertation on silicon polyaramids gather dust, I co-founded over two dozen startups based on intellectual property developed at universities across the country. If creativity in financing, finding and forming partnerships, marketing, or any other challenge is keeping you from using our custom manufacturing services, then I want to help.
Review Our Recent Experience
Materic has clients across a wide range of industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. We can assist with a single stage of development or help with the entire R&D process, from ideation to scaled manufacturing.
Technical and Support Partners
Our collaborators include government, academic, and industrial organizations.
