Mark Ingratta
About Mark Ingratta
Mark Ingratta is a Performance Application Leader at Eastman Chemical Company, with extensive experience in polymer chemistry and application research. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Lanxess and Lund University, and has a strong publication record in the field.
Work at Eastman
Mark Ingratta has held multiple positions at Eastman Chemical Company since 2015. He started as a Senior Application Research Scientist and transitioned to Principal Application Research Scientist for a brief period in 2017. Following this, he served as Group Leader for Application Research from 2017 to 2019. Currently, he is the Performance Application Leader, a role he has occupied since 2019. His work involves leading application research initiatives and contributing to the development of new products and processes.
Education and Expertise
Mark Ingratta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Science and Business with a Chemistry option from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 1997 to 2002. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Polymer Chemistry at the same institution, which he completed in 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in polymer chemistry, including synthesizing and characterizing novel monomers and polymers.
Background
Before joining Eastman Chemical Company, Mark Ingratta worked as a Senior Scientist at Lanxess in London, Canada, from 2010 to 2014. He also served as a Post Doctoral Researcher at Lund University in Sweden from 2008 to 2009. His experience spans various roles in research and application, focusing on air-sensitive chemistries and polymerization techniques.
Achievements
Mark Ingratta has a strong publication record, contributing to high-quality journal publications and technical documents. He has demonstrated the ability to communicate complex project ideas effectively during conferences and meetings. Notably, he successfully transitioned an experimental product from bench scale in R&D to a pilot scale facility, showcasing his expertise in scaling up chemical processes.
Technical Skills
Mark Ingratta possesses extensive knowledge in polymer chemistry and characterization methods. He is proficient in various analytical techniques, including NMR, GPC, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and fluorescence. His skills enable him to analyze complex data and contribute to the development of innovative chemical products.