Parag Shah
Innovative R&D Leader | Expert in Specialty Materials | 17 Years in Product & Process Development
- Role
- Research Manager at Technip Energies
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Parag Shah
As a seasoned R&D leader with 17 years of experience, I specialize in managing teams and intellectual property for the development of specialty materials. My career is marked by a strong track record of innovation, including the successful commercialization of several products and the generation of multiple patents. Recognized as the SBU 2023 Employee of the Year, I am passionate about driving advanced technologies and fostering customer-centric solutions.At Ecovyst Inc, I lead a diverse technical team in the development of novel materials technologies. My expertise spans inorganic material synthesis, nanomaterials, and silica chemistry. I have a proven ability to collaborate with global customers, suppliers, and commercial teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities, optimize processes, and support manufacturing plants.I hold a PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and have published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. My professional journey is driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and mentorship.
Experience
Research Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · US
Following the acquisition of Ecovyst AM & C by Technip Energies, transitioned into the same role within the new organization)o Product Development and Innovation Management:• Steering new product development for novel materials technologies. • Experienced in inorganic material synthesis, nanomaterials, silica chemistry.• Successfully commercialized mulitple products for new and adjacent markets.• Generated IP and conducted IP assessments. Joint patents with customers. 5 patents granted, 5 patents pending.• Presented innovation projects to senior leadership.• Assessed technologies with the strategy team pursuing inorganic growth.• Participated in stage-gate process for technical project management.o Customer, Business and Plant Support• Routinely interacted with global customers; including established companies, start-ups, and national laboratories; to drive joint development of specialty materials.• Collaborated closely with the commercial team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.• Established relationships with global suppliers to develop and qualify raw materials.• Identified and managed tollers in Asia; including navigating supply chain challenges.• Involved in plant design, commissioning, and start-up.• Led plant trials for new products, optimized processes, and supported the manufacturing plant.o Talent Management• Leading a diverse 6-member technical team. Dotted line reports based in Europe. • Led recruitment of technical talent including doctoral candidates. • Mentored direct reports and interns in their professional development.
Education
University of Twente
M. S., Chemical Engineering (Process Development and Design)
2002 — 2004
Institute Of Chemical Technology
B. Chem. Engg, Chemical Engineering
1998 — 2002
University of Pennsylvania
PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
2004 — 2008
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