Kurt Brandstadt is an intellectual capital manager and principal research Scientist at Dow. His career has focused on research and development aligned with analytical sciences, silicon biotechnology, high-throughput research, and intellectual capital management over the past 33 years. Scientific research and leadership experiences have specialised in molecular characterisation, organosilicon biocatalysis, and combinatorial technologies in support of discovery, development, and commercial projects. Strategic intellectual capital leadership has protected innovative technologies and differentiated material solutions at Dow to promote sustainable growth in targeted markets and with key global customers. IC leadership manages evolving technologies at Dow while defining and shaping related landscapes across global businesses and functions in support of prioritised corporate investments. PhD in chemistry from The Open University, MS in chemistry from Central Michigan University and BS degrees in chemistry and cellular molecular biology from The University of Michigan.