Keith Keller
About Keith Keller
Keith Keller serves as the Global Director of Research and Development for Plastics Additives at Milliken & Company, where he leads a team focused on various advanced chemical applications. He has extensive experience in the field, having held multiple roles at Milliken & Company and previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Keith Keller serves as the Global Director of Research and Development for Plastics Additives at Milliken & Company. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he supervises a multidisciplinary team that includes chemists, engineers, and material scientists. The team's focus areas include antimicrobial treatments, repel-release chemistries, moisture management, and flame retardants.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Keller has extensive experience at Milliken & Company, where he worked in various capacities over a span of 19 years. He began as a Senior Research Chemist in Polymer Additives from 2002 to 2007. He then advanced to Team Lead for Chemical Technologies from 2007 to 2013. Following this, he served as the Research & Development Manager for Plastics Additives from 2013 to 2021.
Academic Background
Keith Keller earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Furman University, completing his studies there from 1990 to 1994. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in chemical synthesis and project management.
Research Experience at Vanderbilt University
Before joining Milliken & Company, Keller worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vanderbilt University from 2000 to 2002. This role contributed to his development in the field of chemistry and provided him with valuable research experience that he later applied in his industry roles.
Specialization and Expertise
Keller specializes in chemical synthesis, scale-up, and pilot plant work. He has developed expertise in creating and scaling up chemical processes for industrial applications. His project management skills complement his technical knowledge, enabling him to lead complex research initiatives effectively.