Michael Heiber
About Michael Heiber
Michael Heiber is the Director of Professional Services and Customer Success in Materials Informatics at Enthought, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in research and development, having held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Northwestern University.
Current Role at Enthought
Michael Heiber serves as the Director of Professional Services & Customer Success in the Materials Informatics division at Enthought. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Austin, Texas. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer success and driving the application of materials informatics solutions.
Previous Experience at Enthought
Prior to his current role, Michael Heiber worked at Enthought in various capacities. He was an Application Engineer in the Materials Science Solutions Group from 2020 to 2022. He then advanced to the position of Manager for Materials Informatics from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he served as a Scientific Software Developer for a brief period in 2019.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Michael Heiber earned his Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He later obtained a PhD in Polymer Science from The University of Akron, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. His research experience includes postdoctoral positions at Chemnitz University of Technology, UC Santa Barbara, and Northwestern University, where he contributed to various projects in materials science.
Research Roles at National Institute of Standards and Technology
From 2017 to 2019, Michael Heiber worked as a Guest Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. During this time, he was involved in research initiatives that aligned with his expertise in materials science and engineering, further enhancing his professional profile.
Advocacy and Specialization
Michael Heiber is passionate about assisting R&D scientists in overcoming complex laboratory challenges. He advocates for the integration of digital technologies within industrial chemical R&D to improve business outcomes. His specialization includes interfacing automated experimental tools with computational simulations and data-driven models, aimed at expediting materials development.