Misha Schurman, Ph.D.
About Misha Schurman, Ph.D.
Misha Schurman, Ph.D., is a Senior Principal Analytics Scientist at Seeq Corporation, where he has led significant training initiatives and contributed to scientific communication through his consultancy, Zephyr Research Consultants. With a background in atmospheric chemistry and extensive experience in academia and industry, he has developed innovative measurement techniques and engaged in outreach to promote data analytics tools.
Work at Seeq
Misha Schurman currently serves as a Senior Principal Analytics Scientist at Seeq Corporation, a position held since 2022. In this role, Schurman has led significant initiatives in Seeq's Learning program, overseeing rollouts that have involved over 500 learners. Since joining Seeq in 2018, Schurman has contributed to the training of more than 19,000 learners and conducted approximately 2,000 training sessions. Prior to the current role, Schurman held positions as Principal Analytics Scientist and Senior Analytics Scientist, contributing to the development and implementation of data analytics tools.
Education and Expertise
Misha Schurman holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Chemistry from Colorado State University, completed in 2014. Schurman also earned a Master's Degree in the same field from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. The academic background includes postdoctoral research positions at Carnegie Mellon University, HKUST, and Colorado State University, focusing on atmospheric science and cloud secondary organic aerosol formation. Schurman has expertise in scientific communication, demonstrated through the founding of Zephyr Research Consultants.
Background
Before joining Seeq Corporation, Misha Schurman worked as a Faculty of Chemistry at Colorado Mountain College from 2016 to 2018. Schurman also held a short-term postdoctoral researcher position at Carnegie Mellon University in 2016. The experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at HKUST from 2014 to 2015 and a postdoctoral scholar role at Colorado State University in 2014. Schurman's work has involved outreach efforts to promote user adoption of data analytics tools in both industry and academia.
Achievements
Misha Schurman has made significant contributions to scientific research and education. Schurman developed an online particle hygroscopicity-composition measurement technique while at HKUST. Additionally, Schurman has completed a sustainable building project, which is showcased at westonpasshut.com. The extensive involvement in Seeq's Learning program has led to the successful training of thousands of learners, enhancing the understanding and application of data analytics in various fields.