Rodrigo Polkowski

Rodrigo Polkowski, PhD, is a highly accomplished professional in advanced materials and nanotechnology, currently serving as Co-founder and CTO at TRL9 since December 2023 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at SENAI CIMATEC since March 2023. Previously, Rodrigo held various roles at Ford Motor Company, including Technical Specialist in Research & Innovation, Lead Product Engineer, and Project Manager, contributing significant expertise from August 2009 to July 2023. Earlier experience includes positions at Valeo Engine Cooling, Johnson Controls Automotive, Forjas Taurus S/A, and Morganite Brasil, among others, covering aspects of quality, process engineering, and management. Rodrigo's educational credentials encompass a PhD in Materials Engineering from Universidade Federal de Sergipe, multiple master's degrees, including an MBA from FGV, and executive programs in innovation and exponential thinking from prestigious institutions like MIT and Singularity University Brazil.