Christopher Coughlin

Christopher Coughlin has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Most recently, they served as an Engineering Director at Kismet Technologies starting from January 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Assistant Research Professor at The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory from January 2019 to December 2022.

Before joining the university, Christopher was an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University from 2015 to 2018. From 2001 to 2015, they worked at Naval Air Systems Command as a Materials Engineer and Associate Technical Fellow. In this role, they conducted research and provided acquisition support for polymer-based materials used in naval aircraft.

Christopher also has experience in academia, having served as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Southern Mississippi's School of Polymers and High Performance Materials from May 2012 to May 2015. Additionally, they worked as a Research Chemist at the Library of Congress in 2008 and as a Senior Chemist at Wells Lamont in 2000.

In the late 1990s, Christopher worked at Gillette as a Research Associate, focusing on the development of polymer-based products and processes to enhance the shaving experience. Prior to that, they were a Chemist at the Food and Drug Administration, where they reviewed and evaluated chemistry, manufacturing, and controls information for cardio-renal drugs. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Research Chemist at the Naval Research Laboratory, specializing in the development and characterization of polymer systems for underwater sound applications.

Overall, Christopher Coughlin has a strong background in engineering, research, and academia, with extensive experience in materials, polymers, and product development.

Christopher Coughlin studied Polymer Science at Case Western Reserve University from 1981 to 1985. Christopher obtained their Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Subsequently, from 1985 to 1990, they pursued a Ph.D. in Polymer Science at The University of Southern Mississippi.