Michael Ko, Ph.D.
About Michael Ko, Ph.D.
Michael Ko, Ph.D., is a Manager and Materials Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA. He has extensive experience in materials science and has held various roles in academia and industry, including a notable tenure at Labsphere, Inc.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Michael Ko, Ph.D., is currently a Manager and Materials Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA. In this role, he led a team that developed a new material which improved product efficiency by 15%. He mentors junior scientists and engineers through the company's internal mentorship program. Additionally, he is actively involved in community outreach programs promoting STEM education in the Greater Boston area.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, Michael Ko worked at Labsphere, Inc. as a Materials Engineer from 2020 to 2021 in North Sutton, New Hampshire. He also held the Dartmouth SYNERGY/Celdara Medical High-Potential Entrepreneurs' Fellowship (DS-CHEF) at Celdara Medical from 2019 to 2020 in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Earlier, he served as President of the Science Technology and Engineering Policy Society and an Executive Board Member of the Graduate Student Council at Dartmouth College from 2018 to 2019 in Hanover, NH. He began his professional journey with positions at Amgen Scholars Program and California State University, Fullerton in research-focused roles.
Educational Background
Michael Ko holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Dartmouth College, where he specialized in Materials Chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from 2015 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from California State University, Fullerton, which he completed from 2010 to 2015. During his academic career, he participated in the National Institute of Health MARC Program at California State University and contributed as a Research Assistant in the Amgen Scholars Program.
Research and Publications
Michael Ko has authored a research paper on advanced materials development, which was published in a peer-reviewed journal. He holds a patent for a novel process in materials synthesis and has presented his findings on materials optimization at the International Conference on Materials Science in 2022. His work in materials science has been recognized with the 'Innovator of the Year' award at Labsphere, Inc. in 2021.
Professional Contributions and Community Involvement
Beyond his scientific and managerial responsibilities, Michael Ko has made significant contributions as a guest lecturer at Dartmouth College, speaking on the topic of materials chemistry. He is actively involved in mentoring junior scientists and engineers and engages in community outreach programs dedicated to promoting STEM education. His leadership and commitment extend to his involvement in various professional societies and educational programs.