Former Director of Materials & Coatings Engineering, Pratt & Whitney

Former Director of Materials and Coatings Engineering at Pratt & Whitney (2002–2024) with 20+ years of aerospace experience spanning R&D, production scale-up, and field support across commercial and military engine portfolios. Led development of eight material innovations for the GTF engine, including advanced alloys and coatings for high-stress rotating components, and was instrumental in addressing critical material performance issues in production engines.