Mentorship
UARF Senior Fellows, Project Executive and Executives-in-Residence work pro bono to connect industry, entrepreneurs, and University of Akron researchers – offering mentorship, guidance and a wealth of regional connections.
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Art Greenberg, Project Executive
- Experience: Industrial electrochemical and metal coatings business management, commercial development of chemicals for battery industry, and commercialization of technology from federal labs
- Prior to UARF: Diamond Shamrock, SICO Industries, Hall Chemical, Harshaw Chemical, various startups
- Interests: Industrial electrochemistry, batteries and energy storage, coatings, and technology startups.
- “UARF gives me the opportunity to explore exciting new technologies and apply a lifetime of experience to help bring them to market.”
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Barry Rosenbaum, Senior Fellow
- Experience: Technology Director and manager of business units in the chemicals, rubber and elastomer industries
- Prior to UARF: Exxon Chemical, GenCorp, Advanced Elastomer Systems, OMNOVA Solutions
- Credentials: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University
- Interests: wealth creation, angel investment and regional innovation
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Gordon Schorr, Senior Fellow
- Experience: Strategic leadership of chemical and elastomer division; directing marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D activities
- Prior to UARF: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, University Innovation Ventures
- Credentials: ABD in Chemical Engineering, and MBA
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