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Materials Scientist with 10+ years in Sustainable Materials Development and Circular Economy of Plastics

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Professional Overview Highly accomplished Polymer Scientist and Materials Engineer with 12+ years of hands-on expertise in advanced polymer composites, sustainable materials development, and materials characterization. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Polymer Science Specialization) from Queen's University with proven track record in developing innovative solutions for industrial partners and securing significant government funding. Currently leading climate tech initiatives in polymer circular economy as Engineering Lead at Jeosal Materials Research Corporation. Core Expertise & Specializations Materials Development & Innovation • Polymer compounding and formulation optimization • Advanced composite systems (graphene-enhanced, mineral-filled, fiber-reinforced) • Novel material morphologies and processing methods • Rheology control and performance optimization • Sustainable and bio-based material alternatives • Scale-up from bench to pilot/demonstration production Materials Characterization & Testing • Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC) • Rheological analysis (rotational rheometry) • Spectroscopic analysis (FTIR) • Microstructure analysis (SEM) • Mechanical property testing and analysis • Surface property evaluation Sustainability & Circular Economy • Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) recycling technologies • Waste material valorization and upcycling • Carbon material production from composite waste • Circular economy product design • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies • Zero-waste process development Technical Communication & Analysis • Technical report writing and data interpretation • Results communication to diverse stakeholders (technical and non-technical) • Investor presentations and funding proposal development • Experimental design and root cause analysis • Patent development and intellectual property documentation Professional Experience Engineering Lead, Polymer Sustainability and Circularity Jeosal Materials Research Corporation | Kingston, ON | July 2022–Present Leading development and commercialization of climate tech solutions for plastics circular economy, with responsibility for research strategy, technology scale-up, and B2B client engagement. Key accomplishments include: • Secured over $1M in Government of Canada funding for polymer recycling and circular economy initiatives • Managed full-scale technology development: bench-to-pilot production scale-up including equipment design, facility layout optimization, and process validation • Innovative material development: Created fiber-reinforced concrete using recycled glass fibers from decommissioned wind turbine blades and fiberglass boat hulls, demonstrating sustainable material alternatives with improved performance • Developed fibrous and granular porous carbon materials from recycled composite waste for low-energy wastewater treatment applications • Executed research proposals, experimental design, materials processing, data analysis, and comprehensive technical reporting Polymer Scientist Natural Fiber Welding (MIRUM Division) | Peoria, IL | October 2023–January 2024 Aligned R&D initiatives with market requirements and customer specifications. Notable contributions: • Developed novel polymer compounds and manufacturing processes for advanced material morphologies • Root cause analysis of product performance challenges through systematic experimental design • Investigated bio-based replacements for traditional petrochemical additives in rubber compounding, advancing sustainability objectives Product Development Scientist Grafoid Inc. | Kingston, ON | February 2020–June 2022 Led development of graphene-enhanced carbon composite formulations for water treatment and environmental applications: • Primary developer of advanced carbon composite formulations for water, wastewater, and air filtration systems • Designed and established pilot-scale production facility for carbon block composites • Developed novel carbon composite electrodes for electrocoagulation-electrooxidation wastewater treatment processes • Supported commercialization of materials through performance optimization and validation Research Scientist Queen's University | Kingston, ON | May 2010–January 2020 Conducted advanced materials research with industrial applications across multiple sectors: • Successful production of multilayer graphene and lightweight engineered polymer blends for industrial collaborators including Eagle Graphite and Alcereco • Achieved 625% improvement in target mechanical properties for mineral filler-based composites developed for American Selenite • Analyzed nanostructured material coating surface properties for Alcereco, providing critical data for manufacturing process improvement • Developed innovative characterization protocols for Cabot Corporation, demonstrating multidisciplinary research integration Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemical Engineering (Polymer Science Specialization) | Queen's University, Kingston, ON Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applied Polymer Science (Polymer Engineering Major) | Martin-Luther-University Halle-Saale, Germany Publication & Research Record • Co-author of 15+ peer-reviewed scientific publications in polymer science, materials engineering, and composites technology • Demonstrated expertise in scholarly communication and scientific documentation • Active contributor to advancement of materials science literature Services Available on Kolabtree 1. Materials Characterization & Analysis • Polymer and composite property analysis and interpretation • Experimental design and troubleshooting • Thermal, rheological, spectroscopic, and microstructural analysis guidance • Performance optimization recommendations 2. Materials Development Consulting • Polymer formulation and compounding optimization • Novel composite system development strategies • Material property target achievement and performance validation • Sustainable material alternative development 3. Research & Technical Writing Support • Polymer and materials science manuscript preparation and editing • Research proposal development and optimization • Technical documentation and scientific communication • Experimental design consultation and data interpretation 4. Sustainability & Circular Economy Consulting • Waste material valorization and upcycling strategies • Polymer recycling technology development guidance • Circular economy product design consultation • Life Cycle Assessment methodology support 5. Scale-Up & Commercialization Consulting • Bench-to-pilot scale-up guidance and optimization • Process design and manufacturing method development • Equipment selection and facility layout recommendations • B2B collaboration strategy and commercialization pathway Key Strengths & Why Clients Choose This Profile ✓ Advanced degree with 12+ years of hands-on experience in polymer science and materials engineering ✓ Proven innovation record: Inventor of energy-efficient, zero-waste polymer recycling process ✓ Industry track record: Direct experience developing materials for Eagle Graphite, Alcereco, Cabot Corporation, Grafoid, and Jeosal ✓ Funding success: Secured $1M+ in government grants, demonstrating strong proposal development skills ✓ Practical expertise: Hands-on experience with full range of characterization techniques and production scale-up ✓ Communication excellence: Translates complex technical concepts for diverse audiences (investors, technicians, non-technical stakeholders). ✓ Sustainability focus: Specialized expertise in circular economy and sustainable materials—growing area of demand

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Carbon Materials
• ★ Biomaterials
• ★ Composite Materials
• ☆ Surface Science
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Supramolecular Chemistry
• ☆ Fiber & Textile Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology
• ☆ Powders & Bulk Materials
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Concept Development

Work Experience

Owner, Technical Director

Jeosal Materials Research Corporation

January 2022 - Present

Polymer Scientist

Natural Fiber Welding

October 2023 - January 2024

Product Development Scientist

Grafoid Inc.

February 2020 - June 2022

Research Scientist

Queen's University

May 2010 - January 2020

Education

PhD Chemical Engineering

Queen's University

May 2010 - October 2014

Master of Science, Applied Polymer Science

Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg - Germany

October 2007 - July 2009

Certifications

• WHMIS

  The Safety Standard

  June 2025 - December 2026

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kent Mardlin, Osayuki Osazuwa, Marianna Kontopoulou, Weawkamol Leelapornpisit (2022). Polyamide composites containing graphene nanoplatelets produced via thermomechanical exfoliation . Composites Science and Technology.

Mardlin, K., Osazuwa, O., Kontopoulou, M.(2022). Solvent-Free Thermomechanical Exfoliation of Graphite into Graphene Nanoplatelet Flakes: Implications for Conductive Composites . ACS Applied Nano Materials. 5. (4). p. 4938-4947.

Giglio, C.S., Osazuwa, O., Kontopoulou, M., Docoslis, A.(2019). Achieving high yield of graphene nanoplatelets in poloxamer-assisted ultrasonication of graphite in water . Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 539. p. 107-117.

Ho, Q.B., Osazuwa, O., Modler, R., Daymond, M., Gallerneault, M.T., Kontopoulou, M.(2019). Exfoliation of graphite and expanded graphite by melt compounding to prepare reinforced, thermally and electrically conducting polyamide composites . Composites Science and Technology. 176. p. 111-120.

Petrie, K.G., Osazuwa, O., Docoslis, A., Kontopoulou, M.(2017). Controlling MWCNT partitioning and electrical conductivity in melt compounded polypropylene/poly(ethylene-co-octene) blends . Polymer. 114. p. 231-241.

Osazuwa, O., Vasileiou, A.A., Kontopoulou, M., Docoslis, A.(2017). Electric-field induced filler association dynamics and resulting improvements in the electrical conductivity of polyester/multiwall carbon nanotube composites . Polymer Composites. 38. (8). p. 1571-1578.

Osazuwa, O., Kontopoulou, M., Sabat, R.G., Docoslis, A.(2015). Electrified polyolefin/multiwall carbon nanotube composites exhibit dramatic changes in electrical conductivity, permittivity, and filler structure . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 300. (4). p. 448-457.

Osayuki Osazuwa, Marianna Kontopoulou, Peng Xiang, Zhibin Ye, Aristides Docoslis(2014). Electrically conducting polyolefin composites containing electric field-aligned multiwall carbon nanotube structures: The effects of process parameters and filler loading . Carbon. 72. p. 89--99. Elsevier {BV}

Osazuwa, O., Petrie, K., Kontopoulou, M., Xiang, P., Ye, Z., Docoslis, A.(2012). Characterization of non-covalently, non-specifically functionalized multi-wall carbon nanotubes and their melt compounded composites with an ethylene-octene copolymer . Composites Science and Technology. 73. (1). p. 27-33.

Le, H.H., Osazuwa, O., Kolesov, I., Ilisch, S., Radusch, H.-J.(2011). Influence of carbon black properties on the Joule heating stimulated shape-memory behavior of filledethylene-1-octene copolymer . Polymer Engineering and Science. 51. (3). p. 500-508.

Le, H.H., Kolesov, I., Ali, Z., Uthardt, M., Osazuwa, O., Ilisch, S., Radusch, H.-J.(2010). Effect of filler dispersion degree on the Joule heating stimulated recovery behaviour of nanocomposites . Journal of Materials Science. 45. (21). p. 5851-5859.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Osazuwa, O., Kontopoulou, M., Xiang, P., Ye, Z., Docoslis, A.(2012). Polymer composites containing non-covalently functionalized Carbon nanotubes: A study of their dispersion characteristics and response to AC electric fields . Procedia Engineering. 42. p. 1414-1424.