Timothy Politano
About Timothy Politano
Timothy Politano is a Senior Bioprocess Engineer at LanzaTech, recognized for his ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. He has extensive experience in the biofuels industry and a strong academic background in chemical engineering.
Work at LanzaTech
Timothy Politano currently serves as a Senior Bioprocess Engineer at LanzaTech, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Bioprocess Engineer at the same company from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities include applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze large data sets and complex systems, contributing to insights and improvements in bioprocessing.
Previous Experience at Fluid Quip Technologies
Timothy Politano worked at Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC as a Technology Development Engineer for 11 months in 2021. His role was based in Chicago, Illinois, where he focused on technology development within the biofuels sector.
Background in Quality Assurance
Politano has extensive experience in quality assurance, having worked at United Wisconsin Grain Producers, LLC in various capacities. He served as QA / Lab Manager from 2014 to 2017, as Quality Assurance Manager from 2017 to 2019, and as QA Manager / Process Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His work involved overseeing quality processes and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Politano holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also completed a Graduate Research Assistantship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he pursued further studies in Process Control & Advanced Control Strategies through an online certificate program at The University of Kansas from 2017 to 2018.
Recognition and Skills
Timothy Politano is recognized by his peers as a leader, teacher, and mentor. He is known for effectively communicating complex technical concepts to audiences with diverse technical backgrounds. His expertise includes process analysis and optimization within the biofuels industry, with a strong interest in green and renewable materials, particularly in biological and fermentation processes.