Darren MacFarland

Darren MacFarland has a strong background in chemistry and research. Darren started their career in academia, working as an Assistant Professor at Illinois College from 1998 to 2001 and at Gettysburg College from 2001 to 2005. During this time, they secured external funding for their research and published several papers.

After transitioning to industry, Darren joined Luna nanoWorks as a Senior Research Scientist from 2005 to 2011. Darren then moved to Hach, where they held various roles including Manager of Chemistry R&D from 2011 to 2017 and Director of Global Chemistry from 2017 to the present. At Hach, they successfully led multiple groups in different locations, generating numerous patents and trade secrets.

Overall, Darren MacFarland's work experience highlights their expertise in chemistry, research, and leadership in both academic and industrial settings.

Darren MacFarland received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Williams College in 1991. Darren then went on to earn their PhD in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing their studies in 1996. Following their PhD, MacFarland pursued a postdoctoral position in Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder from 1996 to 1998.