Submit Project

Expert Details

EXPERT ID: 1525
Submit project Add Experts

Cleaning & Disinfection Formulation Expert | Sustainable Chemistry, Surfactants & Antimicrobial Science | Technical Consultant Driving Innovation, IP & Product Performance

Overview

Formulation scientist and technical consultant with extensive industrial experience developing cleaning, laundry, and disinfection technologies for major global brands. Recognized for deep subject-matter expertise in surfactants, sustainable chemistry, antimicrobial systems, and formulation modeling. Provides consulting across product development, regulatory and claims testing, patent analysis, innovation strategy, and investment evaluation. Work spans technical influence on R&D portfolios, publication in leading journals, conference leadership, and service in industry associations. Brings a data-driven, science-forward approach to solving formulation challenges and guiding clients through complex technical landscapes.

Short Bio

Formulation and cleaning science expert with nearly 30 years of industry experience developing products and strategies for major CPG companies. Now an independent consultant supporting formulation challenges, sustainable chemistry, patent and regulatory needs, and innovation strategy. Widely published with an extensive patent record and recognized leadership across scientific organizations.

What I Bring

  • Deep expertise in cleaning, laundry, and disinfection formulation across all major product forms

  • Strong background in sustainable chemistry, feedstock evaluation, and carbon footprint modeling

  • Advanced knowledge of surfactant chemistry, antimicrobial systems, oxidants, polymers, and enzymes

  • Experience navigating EPA disinfectant registration and claims substantiation testing

  • Proven ability to support patent strategy, claims construction, litigation-related technical analysis

  • Skill in developing technology roadmaps, factbases, and innovation frameworks

  • Leadership in scientific publishing, journal editorship, and technical conference programming

  • Strong collaboration with legal, regulatory, R&D, and external partners

  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies for investors and software developers

  • Recognized expert consulted by major media outlets for authoritative insight

Key Technologies & Product Expertise

  • Surfactants (anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic)

  • Oxidants (peroxygen, hypochlorite)

  • Polymers for performance and rheology

  • Enzymes, fragrances, chelants, solvents, preservatives, stabilizers

  • Hard-surface cleaners, laundry detergents, pods, tablets, gels, powders, soft solids

  • Wipes, nonwovens, sprays, concentrates, aerosols

  • Hydrophilic–lipophilic difference (HLD) modeling and formulation optimization

  • Sustainable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches

  • EPA disinfectant registration testing and claims protocols

  • AI/modeling/machine-learning applications in surfactant and formulation science

  • Patent searching, patent landscape analysis, IP strategy

  • Scientific editing and peer review

Titles Held

  • Principal and Founder, Consulting LLC (2021–Present)

  • Research Fellow, Cleaning New Business Department, Clorox Services Company (2011–2021)

  • Associate Research Fellow, Laundry & Cleaning New Business Development, Clorox Services Company (2005–2011)

  • Senior Project Scientist, Unilever Home & Personal Care (1996–2005)

  • Senior Product Scientist, Unilever Home & Personal Care (1992–1996)

Career Highlights

  • Developed or influenced formulations for 13 national and international cleaning and laundry brands across multiple product formats

  • Led sustainable chemistry initiatives, including restricted substance lists and long-term technology roadmaps

  • Guided patent litigation, claims construction, and landscape analysis for legal and innovation teams

  • Published and presented numerous peer-reviewed papers on formulation modeling, sustainable feedstocks, and surfactant systems

  • Served as Senior Technical Editor of the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents with decades of editorial leadership

  • Provided expert insight to national media outlets on cleaning science and consumer product behavior

  • Advised startups on sustainable chemistry formulation and delivery systems across wipes, pods, sprays, concentrates, and other technologies

  • Chaired major technical conference sessions, including AI/modeling/machine-learning tracks for AOCS

  • Recognized repeatedly for technical influence and R&D leadership within a major CPG company

  • Contributed significantly to cross-functional innovation, cost-saving, and formulation discovery projects

Education & Professional Certifications

  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

  • B.S.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering, University of Washington

Languages

English- Native

Impact

  • Advanced the science of cleaning and disinfection through formulation innovation, patent development, and peer-reviewed research

  • Influenced sustainable chemistry practices across major CPG portfolios through roadmaps, feedstock evaluation, and restricted substance development

  • Enabled successful product launches and improved performance across numerous global brands and product formats

  • Strengthened industry knowledge through editorial leadership, conference programming, and expert publications

  • Guided legal and regulatory teams through complex patent, claims, and litigation challenges

  • Helped emerging companies and investors make informed decisions on formulation technologies and market trends

Experience

33

Years of Experience

Papers Published

10

Papers Published

Patents Held

40

Patents Held

Fields of Expertise