Thu Nguyen, PhD
About Thu Nguyen, PhD
Thu Nguyen, PhD, is a Senior Associate in Global RD&E Home Cleaning at SC Johnson, with a background in chemistry and extensive experience in research and development.
Title and Current Role at SC Johnson
Thu Nguyen, PhD, holds the position of Senior Associate, Global RD&E Home Cleaning at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, Thu is involved in the research, development, and engineering aspects of home cleaning solutions. In this role, Thu has made significant contributions to the improvement and efficiency of cleaning products.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before taking on the current role, Thu Nguyen worked as a Senior Associate in the Global RD&E Pest Control division at SC Johnson from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Thu completed an internship at SC Johnson in 2018, spending 3 months contributing to various research and development projects.
Academic Background and Education
Thu Nguyen earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from Louisiana State University, where their study spanned from 2013 to 2019. Before that, Thu completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Vietnam National University between 2008 and 2013. During the academic tenure, Thu contributed to various research projects and gained substantial teaching experience.
Past Work Experience
Thu Nguyen has diverse professional experience, having worked in multiple roles before joining SC Johnson. These roles include Teaching Assistant at Louisiana State University from 2013 to 2019, Intern at the National Institute of Labor Protection in Hanoi, Vietnam from 2011 to 2012, Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011, and Private Tutor in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry from 2010 to 2013 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Achievements and Contributions
Thu Nguyen has achieved notable milestones, such as developing a novel formulation process that enhanced the efficiency of home cleaning products at SC Johnson. In 2021, Thu received the SC Johnson Innovation Award for outstanding contributions to the Home Cleaning division. Thu also presented research findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in 2018 and co-authored a peer-reviewed paper on chemical analysis techniques published in the Journal of Analytical Chemistry.