John Sperduto

John Sperduto is a Senior Scientist and Automation Lead at Merck, specializing in the manufacturing of biologics through the integration of engineering, data science, and biology. They have contributed to biologics process development across all stages and modalities, including roles as Downstream Lead and HTPD Lead. Their academic background includes a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from The College of New Jersey. Previous experiences include internships and research positions where they focused on enhancing manufacturing quality, developing novel biomedical techniques, and mentoring students in engineering and research.