Thomas Fisher
Principal Research Chemist at Eastman
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolThomas Fisher is a Principal Research Chemist with a PhD in Organic Chemistry and eight years of industry experience translating academic discovery into high-performance rubber and polymer solutions. He has led cross-functional projects at Goodyear and Eastman, developing novel polymers and race-tire compounds that improved filler dispersion, longevity, and cost efficiency while providing hands-on technical support at major racing events. His background in organocatalysis and peroxide chemistry informs a methodical, mechanism-first approach to materials development and aging studies. Known for bridging lab-scale synthesis with manufacturing and customer-facing problem solving, he combines deep synthetic expertise with practical compound optimization for demanding real-world applications. Based in Kingsport, Tennessee, he brings both the rigor of academic research and the pragmatism of applied industrial chemistry to product-driven innovation.
7 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
BSc, Chemistry, BSc, Chemistry at Bowling Green State UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Github Skills (1)
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Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
tjfisher19/introStatModeling
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Contributions:40 commits, 36 pushes, 3 branches in 3 years 7 months
tjfisher19/tjfisher19.github.io
Aug 2019 - Aug 2024
Contributions:63 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years 1 month
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