Laura Muollo, Ph.D.

Laura Muollo, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Laura began their career in 2002 as a Teaching Assistant at Stonehill College, where they held weekly review sessions and peer-led team learning sessions, and graded homework assignments. In 2005, they worked as a Lab Instructor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. From 2008 to 2019, they worked at the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, where they held various roles, including Senior Scientist, Scientist, and Director of Life Sciences R&D. In their role as Director, they designed and formulated multiple formaldehyde-free chemistries for hair shaping applications, developed and formulated a benign polymeric process for enhancing dye uptake and retention on hair, and co-invented Hairprint\u00ae, a benign hair coloring treatment which replenishes the hair\u2019s natural pigment, eumelanin. In 2019, they joined Evolved By Nature as Senior Director, Personal Care R&D, Director, Personal Care Innovation, Principal Scientist / Senior Manager, and Senior Manager, Personal Care.

Laura Muollo, Ph.D. obtained their Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and Green Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2009. Laura previously earned a B.S. in Chemistry and Environmental Studies minor from Stonehill College in 2005. Laura Muollo, Ph.D. attended The Woodstock Academy from 1997 to 2001.