Dr. Don Takehara

Center for Research and Innovation Director, Associate Professor of Research

Office Location: Ayres Alumni Memorial Hall 117
Phone: (765)998-4606
Email: dntakehara@taylor.edu

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1988
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1986
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1982

 

Personal Information

Before coming to Taylor University, Dr. Don Takehara spent over 16 years in research and development at Dow Corning Corporation producing over 23 internal reports and a US patent.  With a specialty in chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, Don led the evaluation and development of process and product technology in silicone technology, biotechnology, electronics and other new ventures areas.