Dr. Marlon Morales

Contribute and function as analytical lead for the global packaging, sweetener, equipment, global ingredient research, tamper evidence, and incident management and crisis resolution teams in the field of novel polymeric packaging materials, product ingredients, and additives for the new generation of global products. Function as subject matter expert across the Company in the material science and material performance field, evaluate information and make decisions, provide solutions and educated opinions

Compile, interpret, document, and report accurate results. Communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences. Lead analytical team and perform advanced, complex testing using methodology as required on packaging, ingredients, and finished products. Provided training and guidance to fellow global R&D lab members. Supervise contractors and interns. Participate in new talent recruitment and new capabilities establishment

Developed and conducted important proof of concept polymer processing and characterization research for the Global Packaging team for the study of novel polymeric materials for the new generation of global product packaging. Contributed with the development of novel characterization and processing methods. Gained expertise with polymer processing techniques: extrusion, compression molding, injection molding, system formulation, material compounding, and polymer structure-processing-property relationships

Researched a novel ultraviolet radiation assisted stabilization process for polyacrylonitrile based precursor for carbon fibers to significantly reduce the production time and/or enhance the properties of the resulting carbon fibers. Gained expertise with material processing techniques: Wet spinning of PAN-based fibers, carbon fiber heat treatment, extrusion and melt spinning, blade casting of films, PAN and pitch carbon fiber production, carbon fiber precursor structure processing property relationships

Served as laboratory manager where I oversaw onsite collection, personnel supervision, sample analysis, and final report preparation. Lead and conducted sampling and analysis of air contaminants using US-EPA certified methods (Methods 1-5, 18) in situ with students and/or industry personnel

Conducted sampling and analysis of air contaminants using US-EPA certified methods (Methods 1-5, 18) in situ with students and/or industry personnel

Dissertation: “UV-Assisted Stabilization of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Carbon Fiber Precursors”. Advisor: Prof. Amod Ogale.

Asociación Salvadoreña de Ingenieros Químicos Best Undergraduate Thesis Award