Katherine Hofmann, PhD in

Katherine Hofmann, PhD

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Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager at Eastman
📍 Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

Katherine Hofmann, PhD, is a polymer research expert and the Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager at Eastman. Leveraging her PhD in Macromolecular Science, she drives sustainability strategy for plastics, focusing on material development, molecular recycling, and customer engagement. Her work has supported major initiatives like the launch of Eastmans Tritan Renew copolyester.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

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Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Katherine cares about

Plastics Sustainability
Her career is dedicated to enhancing plastics sustainability, from R&D to her current strategic role. She frequently speaks at conferences on recycling and the circular economy.
Medical Plastics Recycling
Leads an effort at Eastman focused on recycling medical plastics and is actively engaged with the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council to advance circular solutions in healthcare.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager
Eastman
10-2019 - 3-2023
Specialty Plastics Sustainability Liaison
Eastman
8-2020 - 6-2022
Principal Applications Development Scientist
Eastman
1-2018 - 8-2020
Principal Materials Specialist
Eastman
1-2015 - 12-2017
Senior Applications Scientist
Eastman
In the press

Media appearances

Katherine Hofmann, Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager at Eastman Chemical Co. Notable. Featured in Plastics News
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MII Alumni Spotlight: Katherine Hofmann. Featured in Virginia Tech Materials Innovation Institute
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Education
2008 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Virginia Tech
2004 - 2008
BSE
Case Western Reserve University
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DISC profile (public)

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