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Douglas Amato is an accomplished Principal Scientist and Group Leader at CertainTeed since September 2021, with a notable background in research and development within the polymer science and engineering fields. Previously, Amato held various positions at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, including R&D Laboratory Manager and Senior Research Engineer. With extensive experience in monomer and polymer synthesis, nanoparticle characterization, and bio-based materials, Amato has authored multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and delivered presentations on complex engineering issues. A Ph.D. graduate in Polymer Science and Engineering from The University of Southern Mississippi, Amato has also contributed to education as a high school science bowl coach and a visiting research scholar at Harvard. Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques complements a strong ability to mentor students and manage research activities, underscored by Six Sigma experience and a focus on innovative materials development.
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CertainTeed®, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is North America’s leading brand of sustainable exterior and interior building products. Headquartered in Malvern, Pa., CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years, through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," quickly inspired the name “CertainTeed." A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building products company, CertainTeed® is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings. CertainTeed and its affiliates proudly have a staff of more than 6,300 employees and operate more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. For five consecutive years, the company has received top honors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its contributions in protecting the environment and was most recently the recipient of the 2013 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. The group had total sales of approximately $3.4 billion in 2016. www.certainteed.com Quality made Certain, Satisfaction guaranteed http://www.CertainTeed.com Visit the CertainTeed Building Knowledge Blog http://blog.certainteed.com