Robert Tabinowski
About Robert Tabinowski
Robert Tabinowski is a Senior Research Assistant at FM Global with a background in advanced materials and organizational leadership.
Company
Robert Tabinowski is currently employed at FM Global as a Senior Research Assistant. He has been with the organization since 2013, bringing his extensive experience in research to the company based in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Previous Positions at Dow Performance Silicones
Before joining FM Global, Robert Tabinowski worked as a Research Technician in the Advanced Materials Division at Dow Performance Silicones from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, he contributed to the innovation of durable infrared materials for defense applications and managed the entire project lifecycle for their development. He also designed and built a box reactor capable of reaching 1800 degrees Celsius.
Education and Expertise
Robert Tabinowski holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University, expected to be completed by 2025. He also has an MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, which he will complete by 2024. Robert earned a Master's degree in Engineering Technology (MSET) from Purdue University in 2022 and a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science from Purdue Global in 2020. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Chemical Technology from the Community College of Rhode Island, completed in 2010.
Research Contributions and Publications
During his career, Robert has made significant contributions to research, including participating in a lithium-ion battery thermal runaway project, where he constructed a heater to measure thermal failure mechanisms. He has also published work in an international journal and presented his findings at various conferences.