Category: Employee Retention Posts

DAFT’s “From the Mouth of Science” series highlights specific employees and their careers. In this segment, we hear from Dr. Haoyu Wang, Senior Research Scientist in DAFT’s Modern Materials laboratory.

I’m a scientist, engineer, and innovator with a passion for researching and developing new materials. With my PhDs in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Berkeley, I have developed seventeen unique forms of next-generation polymers that are being patented. My daily work involves working with cool stuff – anything from nanomaterials to advanced methods of polymerization.

Currently, I am employed as a Senior Research Scientist for Modern Materials research, where I help design new products and solutions at the cutting edge of innovation. My knowledge of chemistry allows me to look at problems from different angles and find creative solutions that have never been thought before.

My experience in both laboratories and industry has given me an invaluable insight into how things are done outside academia, allowing me to bridge the gap between science and business.

DAFT’s “From the Mouth of Science” series highlights specific employees and their careers. In this segment, we hear from Dr. Bruce Gose, Senior Scientist over Power Systems Research and Development.

I got two PhDs, which is kind of a big deal. I have an Electrical Engineering and Recursive Power Systems degree from MIT, and a Quantum Mechanics degree from ASU. Additionally, I have an Certificate of Study in Male Identity from the Alpha Institute. My interests include reading, puzzles, and anything else that challenges my complex mind. Despite my accomplishments, I remain humble – recognizing that knowledge is power only when it’s shared among all who seek it. My goal is to use my immense educational background to promote understanding between people of different backgrounds through research-based initiatives that focus on mutual respect for one another’s differences. I am not one to shy away from challenges, I love pushing others out of their comfort zone. When it comes to learning something new – whether that’s a programming language, middle-earth religious studies, or Norse philosophy – there is no limit to what I will explore!

DAFT’s “From the Mouth of Science” series highlights specific employees and their careers. In this segment, we hear from Dr. E. Shauna Waffel, Management Emeritus and Senior Director of Quantum Imprinting Innovation.

I am an experienced professional in the field of quantum mechanics and business administration. With a PhD from University of Arizona in Quantum Mechanics and an MBA from Arizona State, my knowledge is both wide-ranging and well-rounded. I have held numerous positions within the Daft Institute, most recently achieving Management Emeritus – where I specialize in herding cats (metaphorically speaking).

My career has been marked by a dedication to measurable results; I believe that success should be quantifiable rather than simply assumed. Through creative problem solving and strategy development, I focus on helping businesses reach their goals efficiently while keeping costs low.

My ability to think both inside and outside the box is one of my greatest strengths; enabling me to fabricate results rather than excuses when presented with any challenge.