Pawel Nowakowski
Trafford,PA
Summary
Accomplished Scientist Project Lead with a proven track record at Fischione Instruments, adept in managing complex projects to fruition and fostering team collaboration. Expert in innovation development and research design, significantly enhancing efficiency and making high-impact discoveries. Skilled in laboratory techniques and team leadership, consistently delivering results that exceed strategic objectives. Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 15 years working as Scientist with Materials Science and MIcroelectronics industries.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist Project Lead
Fischione Instruments
Export, PA
06.2015 - Current
- Managed complex scientific projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging open feedback channels and embracing change.
- Led interdisciplinary teams in addressing critical scientific questions, driving progress toward strategic objectives.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for integration into existing workflows to enhance efficiency.
- Delivered presentations at international conferences, promoting the organization''s research achievements to a global audience.
- Optimized research processes by implementing innovative methodologies and reducing project timelines.
- Developed novel experimental designs, resulting in breakthrough discoveries and high-impact publications.
- Mentored junior scientists, providing guidance on technical skills and career development strategies.
- Established productive collaborations with external partners, leveraging shared resources for mutual benefit.
- Reviewed literature regularly, staying current with advances in the field and incorporating relevant findings into ongoing projects.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures for laboratory procedures, minimizing errors and ensuring consistent results across experiments.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
EBSD Product Manager
Oxford Instruments
High Wycombe, UK / Paris, FR
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
Materials Researcher
University Of Nantes
Nantes, FR
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Trained junior researchers in proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted failure analyses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions for improved material usage.
- Authored technical reports detailing research methodologies, results, and recommendations for material enhancements.
- Performed routine testing on competitor products for benchmarking purposes, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate data collection during experimentation, improving overall research quality.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, contributing to advancements in the field of materials science.
- Devised new testing techniques to determine effects of grains boundaries segregation in nickel superalloys.
Materials Researcher
Institute Of Materials, Microelectronics (IM2NP)
Toulon, FR
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Authored technical reports detailing research methodologies, results, and recommendations for material enhancements.
- Developed new materials for enhanced functionality in various applications, utilizing advanced analytical techniques.
- Contributed to intellectual property portfolio through the development of novel materials and processing methods.
- Enhanced product performance by identifying and recommending optimal material selections.
- Developed custom testing apparatuses as needed for unique experimental setups or specific project requirements.
- Evaluated material performance under different environmental conditions, ensuring product reliability and durability.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to incorporate new materials into designs while adhering to project timelines and budgets.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, contributing to advancements in the field of materials science.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of innovative materials into products.
- Met and collaborated with clients to ascertain desired results and laboratory testing objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Materials Science
University of Toulon
Toulon, FRPh.D. - Materials Science
University of Toulon
Toulon, FRSkills
- Laboratory techniques
- Innovation Development
- Training and mentoring
- Scientific Writing
- Research design
- Results Analysis
- Project Management
- Research and experiments
- Peer Reviews
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Creative Thinking
Additional Information
The best paper award at ISTFA 2022.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Scientist Project Lead
Fischione Instruments
06.2015 - Current
EBSD Product Manager
Oxford Instruments
10.2010 - 06.2015
Materials Researcher
University Of Nantes
09.2009 - 10.2010
Materials Researcher
Institute Of Materials, Microelectronics (IM2NP)
09.2005 - 09.2009
Master of Science - Materials Science
University of Toulon
Ph.D. - Materials Science
University of Toulon