Dr. Saarinen’s most groundbreaking work includes his contribution to electrophoretic nuclear magnetic resonance (ENMR), a technique that has advanced understanding of ionic mobilities.
GLADE HILL, VA, July 02, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Timothy R. Saarinen has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Saarinen is an esteemed Assistant Professor of Practice in Chemistry at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he has been imparting knowledge since 2022. With a career spanning over 30 years, he splits his time between teaching, advising students, developing corporate networks for student internships, and research and development. Dr. Saarinen’s professional journey is marked by significant contributions to academia and his industry.
Before entering an academic role, Dr. Saarinen founded and operated S5 Consulting LLC in Virginia from 2020 to 2022. He was also the Chief Operating Officer at Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations between 2017 and 2020, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives. From 2016 to 2017, Dr. Saarinen was the Director of Operations at OMNOVA Solutions, a plastics manufacturing company.
Having begun his career at Varian, Dr. Saarinen was an Applications Chemist, and he eventually became involved in product management, customer service, and sales management. He then became the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ISOTEC, a company synthesizing specialty chemicals for the global market. Moreover, Dr. Saarinen worked for Amcor, a global packing solutions company for the health care sector, where he spent 17 years gaining expertise in supply chain management, continuous improvement, and operations as a General Manager and North American Sales Director.
Dr. Saarinen’s most groundbreaking work includes his contribution to electrophoretic nuclear magnetic resonance (ENMR), a technique that has advanced understanding of ionic mobilities. His passion for learning and achieving tangible results, coupled with the guidance of mentors and successful individuals, has been instrumental in his professional success.
Dr. Saarinen’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Florida Atlantic University in 1983, a Doctor of Philosophy in physical chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987 which he achieved at 23 years of age, and postdoctoral work from Cornell University in 1988. Additionally, he received certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Besides his work-related ventures, Dr. Saarinen is an active member of several industry-related organizations, including the American Chemical Society and the National Academic Advising Association. He is also affiliated with Alpha Chi Sigma.
Throughout his career, Dr. Saarinen has received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award from the College of Science at Virginia Tech, the two companywide global awards for continuous improvement, and global recognition for leading the most successful team for improving business performance. He has also made significant contributions to NMR research. One of his publications notably garnered over 2,500 citations.
Dr. Saarinen’s career is a testament to his dedication to education, innovation, and leadership. His contributions have left an indelible mark on academia and industry, inspiring future generations of scientists and leaders. Looking ahead, Dr. Saarinen plans to continue working with Virginia Tech to establish an experiential learning program that will provide chemistry students real-world experience alongside their coursework. Once this program is successfully implemented, he hopes to pass it on to a successor who can continue its mission while he retires to travel more extensively with his wife.
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