Michelle Kramer, PhD, is a Staff Engineer in Single-Use Purification R&D at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She holds a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Canterbury and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University. Her engineering career spans biotechnology and medical technology, with experience in downstream bioprocessing, chromatography, filtration, and single-use technologies. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Michelle specializes in single-use purification technologies and leads and contributes to application studies evaluating the DynaChrom™ Single-Use Chromatography System, with a focus on scalability, system performance, and integrated downstream purification workflows for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
De Pra, Mauro
Zhang, Yi
Lennartz, Detlev
In his current position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Detlev works as global product manager for the branded sample handling portfolio (autosampler vials, closures and well plates) close together with a team of specialists, focusing on developing and launching new and innovative products, business development and technical support and trainings for all chromatography consumables.
Flook, Kelly
Kelly Flook, PhD is a Senior Manager within the bioprocessing product management team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she leads strategy and development for advanced analytical technologies supporting bioprocessing workflows. With more than 20 years of experience in chromatography and bioseparation, Kelly specializes in scalable solutions for complex biologics, including monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics and next-generation vaccines.
Kelly holds a Ph.D. in Polymer and Analytical Chemistry from the University of Durham, UK. Throughout her career, she has combined deep technical expertise with commercial insight to bring innovative technologies from concept to global launch. Her work focuses on enabling biopharma partners to accelerate process development, improve manufacturing efficiency, and deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Roberts, Kevin
Kevin Roberts is a biotechnology leader with more than 20 years of experience in biologics process development, downstream purification, and technical leadership. As Senior Manager of Purification Field Application Scientists for North America at Thermo Fisher Scientific, he leads a team of scientific experts supporting customers across process development, manufacturing, MSAT, and CMC. His team partners with customers to optimize chromatography-based purification workflows while collaborating cross-functionally to develop innovative products and drive commercial growth.
Prior to Thermo Fisher Scientific, Kevin held technical and leadership roles at Cytiva, Allergan, Avid Bioservices, the University of Southern California, and UC Irvine, where he built deep expertise in chromatography, purification process development, technology transfer, and biologics manufacturing. Throughout his career, he has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, developed purification processes for a wide range of biologic therapeutics, and worked closely with clients to advance molecules from early development through cGMP manufacturing. Kevin is passionate about helping biopharmaceutical organizations solve complex purification challenges, translating customer insights into innovative solutions, and developing high-performing scientific teams.
Gaskin, Chantelle
Chantelle Gaskin is a Field Applications Scientist, specializing in protein and viral vector purification and downstream process development. She held leadership positions at Applied Genetic Technology Corporation and Brammer Bio, before joining the Thermo Fisher Scientific Bioproduction Division in 2020. With over 10 years of experience in gene therapy, Chantelle has accumulated comprehensive knowledge of standard industry practices and regulatory standards, applying this knowledge to advance development of therapies for a variety of indications, including ocular, CNS, and systemic disease.
Chantelle holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida and a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Smith College.
Julian, Zoe
Zoe Julian is a Marketing Manager in the chromatography and mass spectrometry software division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. With over 12 years of experience in analytical science and scientific software, as well as professional experience in digital marketing, she creates customer-focused content that helps laboratories solve challenges, improve productivity, and streamline workflows. Her background in GC and GC-MS/(MS) organic environmental analysis gives her a practical understanding of the needs of scientists today.
D’Silva, Kyle
Dr Kyle D’Silva BSc MSc PhD is an analytical chemist with >20 years of experience working for instrument suppliers. Specializing in spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry, Kyle has held a range of roles, including product management, marketing, business development, and vertical marketing to Food, Pharma, Biopharma, and Clean Energy segments.
Hofmann, Dieter
Dieter Hofmann is an accomplished global business leader with more than two decades of experience driving innovation, growth, and operational excellence across the scientific instrumentation and advanced technology industries. He currently serves as Vice President and General Manager of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he leads the Applied Analytical Technologies business unit. In this role, Dieter oversees product strategy, R&D, commercial operations, and P&L performance, ensuring that Thermo Fisher delivers cutting-edge technologies that help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
His leadership is characterized by a commitment to scientific advancement, customer success, and high-performance culture. Key achievements include launching next-generation analytical platforms, delivering double-digit revenue growth through global market expansion and partnerships, and spearheading digital transformation initiatives to enhance workflows and customer experience.