Joe Polin

Joe Polin is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and process engineering. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Charm Industrial since February 2024, Joe has previously held positions such as Senior Mechanical Engineer - Research and Mechanical Process Engineer at Frontline BioEnergy LLC. Joe's academic background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and a Master's in Agricultural Biosystems Engineering from South Dakota State University. Notable projects include research on pilot scale reactor systems for thermochemically converting biomass to bio-oil and upgrading bio-char into activated carbon. Joe's earlier roles include laboratory technician and intern positions at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Momentive Performance Materials, and Teradyne Corporation, demonstrating a strong foundation in research, quality control, and environmental health and safety.