STLE Member Highlight - February 2024

STLE is thrilled to shine a spotlight on our outstanding members with the new Member Highlights feature.

This new homepage feature will highlight one STLE member per month, to promote their work or research and discuss how STLE has helped in their career. The goal is to learn from other STLE members, form collaborations and expand networking opportunities.

Any STLE member can participate. If you are interested, please fill out the online form at https://stle.submittable.com/submit/279566/member-highlights.


 

Tenu Adeosun,
PHD in Organic Chemistry,
Technical Service Manager,
Verdant Specialty Solution

What is your role at your organization?
I'm responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Application and Development lab in one of the 3 centers of excellence for my organization around the world which includes New Product Development, Application Development, Synthesis and Technical Service supporting the Verdant Business.

What products or services does your organization provide?
We provide ingredients and formulations in the following Target Markets:
Oil & Gas, Painting, Mining, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Specialty Chemical (including lubricant and metal working), Personal Care, Adhesives / Sealants / Resins and Agrochemicals.
https://www.verdantspecialty.com/products-markets

How long have you been a member of STLE?
Since 2016. I am one of the member Ambassadors that welcome new members to STLE and answer their questions.

How has STLE helped you throughout your career?
STLE has helped me grow in my career and make me be valuable to my organization.

What is the greatest benefit you get from your STLE Membership?
Free STLE journals, especially the monthly Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) magazine.

What would you say to others looking to get involved with STLE?
Come on in; you will meet great people and valuable connections that will be valuable for your career development. The monthly magazines are very informative about the industry trends. If you want to learn, there are a lot of webinars and courses you can take throughout the year and at the national meeting. Also, on a lighter note, they have an annual conference in great locations, for example, my first time visiting Las Vegas was to attend the STLE Annual Meeting.

Connect with Tenu at tenu.adeosun@verdantspecialty.com.