Jeffrey Sowder

Jeffrey Sowder is a seasoned chemist with extensive experience in polyurethane applications and formulations. Current work as Technical Service Principal Chemist with The Chemours Company focuses on Opteon 1100 polyurethane applications development. Prior roles include Senior Chemist at Emery Oleochemicals, where Jeffrey specialized in rigid polyurethane formulation and biorenewable polyols, and Sr. Chemist at Rhino Linings Corporation, conducting research on various polyurethane products. Experience also encompasses work as Sr. Foam Chemist at Gaco Western, R&D Engineer at Arnette Limited, Senior Research Scientist at BioBased Technologies, and Process Engineer at Uranium Disposition Services. Jeffrey held the position of R&D Director at UCSC, overseeing technical support for polyurethane systems and product design. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University Institute of Technology.