Biography

Samuel Witcher is a dedicated and skilled engineering professional with a breadth of experience across research, process engineering, and chemical engineering roles. Currently, he serves as an Engineering Trainee at SNF Holding Company, where he supports water treatment initiatives, applying his expertise in chemical processes to advance water science.

He is also a Research Assistant in the Kohl Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focuses on polymer research, optimizing membrane casting processes, and performing conductivity analysis to evaluate electrode performance. Additionally, as a ChBE Student Ambassador at Georgia Tech, Samuel has taken an active role in fostering a supportive academic community, guiding prospective students, and representing the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) program.

Previously, Samuel held roles as a Process Engineering Intern and a Chemical Engineering Intern at Kraton Corporation, where he contributed to optimizing processes, reducing water consumption in wash processes, and stabilizing pressure control. He also completed an R&D and Innovation Internship at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), where he evaluated gas quality data for biomethane projects, contributed to white papers on hydrogen and carbon capture, and supported initiatives aligned with state emission reduction goals.

In addition, he served as an Undergraduate Course Assistant at Georgia Tech, grading assignments, offering feedback, and assisting students during office hours. Samuel’s early experience as an Undergraduate Researcher involved assessing peptide purity using NMR and automating data analysis, laying the foundation for his analytical skills.

Samuel’s technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PI Processbook, data analysis, and experimental design, which he has applied to enhance productivity and maintain quality control in engineering processes. With a solid foundation in practical applications and academic research, Samuel Witcher demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation, environmental sustainability, and continuous improvement in the field of chemical engineering.