Ikenna H. Ezenwajiaku

Ikenna H. Ezenwajiaku, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at IFF, with a strong background in chemical engineering and polymer development. Prior experience includes roles as an Industrial Researcher at Suncor, where market requirements were elicited, project plans established, and formulations developed. At BASF, Ikenna contributed as a Project Researcher focused on novel polymeric surfactants for coatings and as a Product Development Engineer, addressing mechanical modeling and product innovation. Earlier experience as a Process Engineer at Starpac Industries involved optimizing large-scale operations and ensuring quality standards. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University and a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, complemented by a Bachelor’s in Polymer and Textile Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.