Romesh Patel, Ph.D
About Romesh Patel, Ph.D
Romesh Patel, Ph.D, serves as the Associate Director of Materials Innovation at Allbirds, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University and has extensive experience in the development of functional and sustainable materials.
Work at Allbirds
Romesh Patel, Ph.D., serves as the Associate Director of Materials Innovation at Allbirds, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development of functional and sustainable materials. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager in the same department from 2019 to 2021. His contributions to Allbirds are centered around advancing materials innovation to align with the company's sustainability goals.
Education and Expertise
Romesh Patel earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the same institution, completed from 2006 to 2008. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, studying from 2002 to 2006. His expertise includes the blue sky phase of functional materials development and a strong research background in conducting polymers.
Background
Romesh Patel has a diverse professional background in materials innovation, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was a Materials Researcher at Nike from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to innovative material solutions. He also served as Sr. Manager of Advanced Polymers at Gap Inc. from 2017 to 2019. His early career included a role as a Research Scientist at UES, Inc. from 2011 to 2014.
Achievements
Romesh Patel possesses strong skills in FTIR, Nanomaterials, and Spectroscopy. He has experience working with polymer thin films for applications in electronics and solar cells. His work has contributed to advancements in sustainable materials, reflecting his commitment to innovation in the materials science field.