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Founder and Director of Disruptive Technologies and Materials Design Division

Triton designs and develops composite structures and components that provide cost-effective, lightweight alternatives to heavy and/or metallic structures. The composite systems that we design can offer improved structural, EMI shielding, impact, and other performances - all while meeting demanding baseline requirements. Our extensive knowledge in composite design and years of industry expertise make us a leader and innovator in composites engineering and product development. We continuously improve our infrastructure and skill sets while expanding the materials and processes envelope. From large complex structures to small components, Triton's staff of dedicated materials, process, design, and analysis engineers and fabricators works closely with our customers to develop new composite systems that cost no more (and less) than the baseline metal components they replace.

My goal is to improve the quality of life for people and make a positive impact on environment and society. Ecosystem Builder, Inventor and Innovator: Passionate about tackling fundamental challenges and finding solutions through creation of emerging technologies and materials at the intersection of engineering and science, with a focus on socially-directed science and technology and a strong emphasis on execution. Transdisciplinary Entrepreneur: Always looking for new approaches to do research and development(R&D), product/technology development, contract work, commercialization, and venturing. Demonstrated extensive experience as a program manager and principal investigator, having successfully initiated and led more than 30 programs (Contracts & Grants) in multiple fields and raised about $20 million in non-dilutive funding (SBIRs/STTRs, BAAs, Congressional etc.) within the past 5 years from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), National Institutes of Health (NIH), NASA, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and other agencies. Regenerative Leader: Believing in creating high-performance, multidisciplinary teams and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment that is conducive to innovation and creativity. Also believing in leading by example and empowering others to achieve their full potential, particularly when it comes to developing disruptive science and technologies that benefit society. Educator: Dedicated to sharing my knowledge and experience with others. Through education and mentorship, we can inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators to make a positive impact on the world. Technical Areas/Skills: Chem-Bio Sensors, Microfluidics/Microreactors, Paper Based Devices, Wearables, Medical Devices, Low-Cost Diagnostics, In-Vitro Diagnostics, Catalysis, Renewable Energy, Continuous Flow Manufacturing/Synthesis, Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies, Soft Robotics, Materials Design&Synthesis, Thin Films, Nanomaterials, Quasicrystals/Aperiodic Materials, STEAM Education & Higher Education.