Francois Dary

VP Process Materials Development at Desktop Metal

Francois Dary has extensive experience in research and development, as well as leadership roles in various companies. Francois is currently the VP-Process & Materials Development at Desktop Metal. Before that, Francois served as the Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP-Global R&D at H.C. Starck Solutions, where they led a company-wide transformation and managed a technology group across multiple locations. Francois was also the Head of Development at Atlumin Energy Inc, leading a team of engineers in developing manufacturing processes. Prior to that, Francois worked as the Director-R&D Technology at Williams Advanced Materials, where they transformed the organization and led R&D efforts. Francois also held positions at Heraeus Inc, Kennametal Inc, the University of California, and Carnegie Mellon University, where they conducted research focused on various materials and processing technologies.

Francois Dary completed their education journey with a strong focus on materials science and engineering. Francois started by earning a Diploma of Engineering in Materials and Computer Science from École Supérieure des Sciences & Technologies de l’Ingénieur in Nancy, France, where they studied from 1982 to 1987. Following this, they pursued a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Materials Science and Physics at Faculté des Sciences de Nancy from 1986 to 1987.

Continuing their academic pursuits, Francois enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University from 1987 to 1993, where they obtained a PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering with a specialization in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. Francois Dary's educational background showcases their commitment and expertise in the field of materials science and engineering.

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  • VP Process Materials Development

    2020 - present