Matthew Filipek

Matthew Filipek is an experienced professional in operations and research, currently serving as Operations Manager at H&M International Transportation since May 2017, where responsibilities include managing a team to ensure timely unloading and loading of trains. Prior to this role, Matthew held positions at Indiana University, including Project Supervisor and Research Assistant at the Dr. Keith Clay Research Laboratory, focusing on plant-microbe interactions and DNA extraction protocols related to Phragmites australis. Additionally, Matthew served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Dr. Lingling Chen Research Laboratory, specializing in protein purification from E. coli. Matthew's career began as a Dock Hand and Maintenance worker at Hammond Port Authority. Educational achievements include a Master's degree in Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, alongside a minor in Chemistry and Biology, both from Indiana University Bloomington. Matthew also graduated with an Honors Diploma from Whiting High School.