David Smith

As the Research and Development Manager at SilcoTek, Dr. David Smith is essential to SilcoTek’s past and future successes. He holds a Ph. D. in Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University where he focused on functionalization, modification, and characterization of silicon-based materials. David began his career in 1992 at Restek Corporation as a R&D Chemist where he was instrumental in developing early game-changing CVD coatings. In his 27 years at Restek and SilcoTek, he has developed seven different CVD surfaces. Now, David works with customers in the Oil & Natural Gas, Analytical and Surface Energy markets, helping to solve issues with inertness and surface functionalization.