Ashley Kaiser, PhD
About Ashley Kaiser, PhD
Ashley Kaiser, PhD, is a Senior Process Engineer at 6K Inc., specializing in advanced materials for various industries. She has extensive experience in materials science, having worked at notable institutions such as 3M, MIT, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Current Role at 6K
Ashley Kaiser serves as a Senior Process Engineer at 6K Inc., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she develops advanced materials for various applications, including additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Her work involves commercial process and application development aimed at scaling up to product manufacturing.
Previous Experience at 3M
Prior to her current role, Ashley Kaiser worked at 3M as a Senior Research Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure in St. Paul, Minnesota, she contributed to research and development projects, leveraging her expertise in materials science and engineering. She also held the position of Research and Development Intern at 3M in 2015.
Educational Background
Ashley Kaiser earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, graduating summa cum laude with Honors with Greatest Distinction in 2017. She continued her studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering in June 2019, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field in June 2021.
Research and Technical Expertise
Ashley Kaiser has extensive technical expertise in micro-/nano-manufacturing, predictive patterning, and interfacial science and engineering. Her graduate research focused on nanomaterials synthesis and polymer/ceramic matrix composites. She is skilled in processing and characterization of various materials, including powders, polymers, adhesives, coatings, and composites, utilizing a range of analytical techniques.
STEM Outreach and Leadership
Ashley Kaiser is passionate about STEM outreach, education, and leadership development. She has experience in mentoring and technical management, contributing to the growth of future engineers and scientists. Her commitment to education is reflected in her previous role as an Engineering Peer Mentor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.