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Scientific Committee

Our world-class team of scientists and researchers ensures the highest standards of testing and certification for human hair products.

Expert Team

Leading scientists with decades of combined experience in materials science and analytical chemistry

Academic Excellence

Ph.D. holders from prestigious universities including Harvard, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge

Global Presence

Research facilities across three continents ensuring comprehensive global coverage

Meet Our Scientists

Dr. Maria Rodriguez

Dr. Maria Rodriguez

Chief Scientific Officer

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Harvard University

Fiber Analysis & Microscopy

15+ years in textile research

Atlanta, GA
Dr. James Chen

Dr. James Chen

Director of Chemical Analysis

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, MIT

Chemical Composition Testing

12+ years in analytical chemistry

Frankfurt, Germany
Dr. Sarah Thompson

Dr. Sarah Thompson

Head of Quality Assurance

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Oxford University

Protein Structure Analysis

18+ years in quality control

Singapore
Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Senior Research Scientist

Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Cambridge

Cuticle Integrity Assessment

10+ years in polymer research

Atlanta, GA

Research Areas

Fiber Composition Analysis

Advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques to determine hair fiber composition and authenticity

Chemical Processing Detection

Identification of chemical treatments and processing methods used on hair samples

Origin Verification

Determination of hair origin through advanced analytical methods and database comparison

Quality Standards Development

Continuous improvement of testing protocols and certification standards

Recent Publications
Advanced Microscopic Analysis of Human Hair Cuticles

Journal of Materials Science, 2024

Chemical Fingerprinting for Hair Origin Verification

Analytical Chemistry International, 2024

Standardization of Hair Quality Assessment Protocols

International Standards Review, 2023

Standards Development
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Compliance

Testing and calibration laboratories competence

ASTM D123 Hair Testing Standards

Standard terminology relating to textiles

Custom HHC Protocols

Proprietary testing methods for hair authentication