Robert A. Schaut, PhD Corning

Robert Schaut is a Scientific Director for Pharmaceutical Technologies in the Science & Technology division at Corning Incorporated. In this role, he brings materials science expertise to meet customer needs, address manufacturing challenges, and garner regulatory support. He specializes in the study of chemical and physical properties of glass surfaces.

Since joining Corning in 2008, Robert has conducted research in glass ceramics, Gorilla® Glasses, and borosilicate and aluminosilicate glasses for pharmaceutical packaging. He is a co-inventor of Valor® Glass and is responsible for many technical presentations and publications for Corning Pharmaceutical Technologies.

Robert earned his B.S. in Ceramic Engineering & Glass Science from Alfred University in 2002 and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2008. He has co-authored 11 peer-reviewed articles, 90 technical reports, and more than 70 patent applications. Robert has been granted 41 patents and is a member of the American Ceramics Society and the Parenteral Drug Association.