Ryan J. Smith, Ph.D.
About Ryan J. Smith, Ph.D.
Ryan J. Smith, Ph.D., is an R&D Scientist at Procter & Gamble with a background in chemistry and extensive experience in both academic and industry settings.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Ryan J. Smith, Ph.D., currently holds the position of R&D Scientist at Procter & Gamble. He has been with the company since 2021, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he is involved in research and development activities that contribute to the company’s product innovations.
Previous Experience at Three Waves Capital
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Ryan J. Smith worked as an Analyst at Three Waves Capital from 2019 to 2020. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, he spent nine months in this position, contributing to various analytical tasks and financial assessments.
Role as Due Diligence Team Leader at Wolfpack Investor Network
In 2019, Ryan J. Smith served as the Due Diligence Team Leader at Wolfpack Investor Network in Raleigh, North Carolina. For eight months, he led teams responsible for evaluating investment opportunities and conducting comprehensive due diligence.
NSF I-Corp Fellow at NC State Office of Research Commercialization
From 2018 to 2019, Ryan J. Smith was a National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corp Fellow at the NC State Office of Research Commercialization. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, he engaged in research commercialization efforts, gaining valuable experience in bridging scientific research with market needs.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Ryan J. Smith earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from NC State University Graduate School, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he completed his B.S. in Chemistry with a Minor in Psychology at the University of St. Thomas, studying from 2011 to 2015 in St. Paul, Minnesota.