Kearsley Dillon

Kearsley Dillon is a skilled chemist with extensive experience in research and development. Currently serving as a Senior R&D Chemist in New Business Development and Technical Development at Afton Chemical since March 2022, Kearsley conducts technical evaluations in lubricant additive areas and specializes in dispersant and corrosion inhibitor chemistries. Prior to this role, Kearsley completed a PhD in Chemistry at Virginia Tech, focusing on the synthesis of innovative drug delivery systems and materials during the period of August 2016 to July 2021. An earlier internship at Polymer Solutions Incorporated involved mechanical testing of polymer films and ensuring compliance with critical laboratory standards. Kearsley holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech.