Luke MacFarlan

Experience

1. R & d Sr Scientist, Modeling & Simulation

   The Clorox Company

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Improve Clorox’s product (formula, process, package) development through the combined use of physics-based and statistical modeling tools to make Clorox innovation processes faster, leaner and more consumer-obsessed• Enable Clorox R&D to respond to consumer needs more quickly, leveraging models to rapidly address changes in new features/claims, raw material supply, process parameters, cost concerns, competitive activity and shifting market demands • Implement new capabilities, tools and processes; help to develop best practices and drive continuous improvement in innovation and technology throughout R&D• Build and maintain partnerships with vendors and external organizations related to modeling and simulation (M&S)• Develop modeling and simulation expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including acting as a liaison between business partners and external experts/partners• Engage with the broader R&D organization and proliferate M&S tools and expertise through training, improved user interfaces and demonstration of value with M&S use cases• Mentor/coach Clorox R&D scientists and technicians to drive a digital-first culture• Allocate people against current business priorities

Education

• John Brown University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2012 — 2017

• University of Arkansas

  Chemical Engineering

  2016 — 2017

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Ph.D.

  2017 — 2021

• John Brown University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2012 — 2017

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Chemistry
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Research
• Social Media
• Aspen Plus
• Microsoft Word
• Python
• Event Planning
• Matlab
• Mathcad
• Public Speaking
• Nmr Spectroscopy
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Mechanical Engineering
• Autocad
• Laboratory Skills
• Chemical Engineering
• Teamwork
• Solidworks
• Ltspice
• Data Analysis
• Engineering