Research Scientist
Dow Chemical Co
Collegeville, PA, United States
Scott Backer is currently a Research Scientist in the Dow Home and Personal Care Business engaged in the development of novel solutions for detergent applications. Dr. Backer received his Bachelors of Science at the University of Florida in 2000, graduating Cum Laude with a major in Chemistry and a minor in theatre performance. He received a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley, where he studied under Professor Jean M.J. Fréchet. Dr. Backer's research included synthesis of partially fluorinated polymers for lithographic photoresists, scanning probe lithographic techniques and novel soluble fullerenoids for organic electronic applications. In 2006 he joined DuPont as a manufacturing technologies chemist where he worked on the reduction of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from a variety of fluorinated products. After joining the Dow Chemical company in 2010, he is focused on novel polymers and small molecules for use in automatic dishwashing detergents.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM MDT
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
10:55 AM – 1:00 PM MDT