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.

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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.