Robert C. Tisdale, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Robert C. Tisdale, Ph.D., M.B.A. has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades.

Robert C. is currently working at IXRF Systems, where they hold the position of Head Scientist. Additionally, they are also responsible for the development of new or enhanced core technologies related to X-ray spectrometry as the Head of Engineering. Their work involves developing micro-spot energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (microXRF) for hyperspectral imaging and qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of various materials.

Prior to their current position, Tisdale worked at Rigaku for almost two decades. Robert C. started as the Marketing and Business Development professional, where they were involved in merger and acquisition activities, due diligence, and business unit optimization. Robert C. conducted market research and implemented targeted direct marketing strategies across diverse industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Tisdale later became the Sr. Vice-President of Global Marketing and co-founded the Global Marketing Group (GMG) within Rigaku.

Before joining Rigaku, Tisdale worked at Knowledge Capital Group as the Director of Marketing, focusing on delivering strategic consulting services for ERP, CRM, and e-commerce software vendors.

Robert C. also has experience working at AMETEK - Spectro Instruments, GmbH as the Director of Marketing/Sales Manager (NA), where they supervised field and inside sales staff and led sales, product, and marketing integration.

Tisdale founded Jordan Valley AR, Inc., a subsidiary of a high-technology company based in Israel, and served as its President.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tisdale worked as a Product Manager in the Baird division, where they developed marketing strategies for a newly acquired line of high-technology products and successfully integrated them into existing lines.

Earlier in their career, Tisdale was the Product Marketing Manager at ASOMA Instruments, Inc., where they directed product development and marketing for an OEM line of industrial and inspection products.

Robert C. started their professional journey as the Chief Scientist at NAPP, Inc.

Overall, Tisdale's work experience highlights their expertise in marketing, business development, and technology-focused roles in various industries such as X-ray spectrometry, software solutions, high-technology products, and industrial inspection.

Robert C. Tisdale, Ph.D., M.B.A. received their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (Mechanistic Organic Chemistry) from the University of Arkansas in 1981. After that, they pursued their doctoral studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and obtained a Ph.D. in Bio-inorganic Chemistry in 1986. Following their Ph.D., Tisdale furthered their education at the Texas McCombs School of Business, where they completed an M.B.A. degree specializing in Marketing & Management and Strategic Management of Technology from 1986 to 1988. Prior to entering higher education, Tisdale completed their high school education at Catholic High School for Boys from 1972 to 1976, focusing on Advanced Placement - Science.