Gokhan Barin

Gokhan Barin has a diverse work experience in the field of research and development. Gokhan is currently working as the Chief Technology Officer at Cyclopure, Inc. where they are responsible for overseeing the technological aspects of the company. Prior to this, they served as the R&D Manager at Wacker Chemical Corporation where they led R&D projects and supported product development activities.

Gokhan also has experience working at Cyclopure, Inc. as the Director of R&D. In this role, they played a crucial role in advancing the company's novel polymer technology and overseeing commercialization activities in the water treatment and industrial separations business. Gokhan was responsible for setting up research labs, leading material and application development, managing projects, building partnerships, and supervising the R&D team. Gokhan also invented the company's first commercial polymer adsorbent for effectively treating perfluorinated chemicals.

Before joining Cyclopure, Inc., Gokhan worked as a Miller Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, where they conducted independent research in the Department of Chemistry under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey R. Long. Gokhan also gained experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University under the supervision of Prof. Omar K. Farha and Prof.

Overall, Gokhan Barin's work experience showcases their expertise in research and development, particularly in the areas of polymer technology, water treatment, and industrial separations.

Gokhan Barin obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from Bilkent University in 2006. Gokhan then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnology at the same institution from 2006 to 2008. Following this, Gokhan Barin enrolled at Northwestern University, where they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry between 2008 and 2012.