Benjamin Petro

Benjamin Petro is a Senior Technology Manager at Entegris since July 2022, with prior experience as a Computational Materials Scientist and Scientist III at CMC Materials. Petro's background includes a position as a Scientist II at Cabot Microelectronics, focusing on CMP slurry formulation for advanced node semiconductor applications, where responsibilities encompassed experiment design, Six Sigma practices, and ISO compliance. Earlier career roles include a Postdoc position at the University of Chicago specializing in CO2 activation and catalyst design, as well as a Research Assistant at the University of Arizona and a Research/Teaching Assistant at Illinois State University, where Benjamin contributed to various chemistry projects and laboratory courses. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry and a M.S. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Arizona and Illinois State University, respectively, along with a B.S. in Chemistry.