Jane Gates
Innovative Fuel Technologies, LLC
Director of Testing and Implementation

We are pleased to announce the recent addition of Jane Gates - Director of Testing and Implementation to our staff!

Jane Gates joins us with over 17 years of success in the world of corporate Research & Development, working with Fortune 100 companies such as IBM, Seagate Technology, and Motorola Corporation.

She has worked as a lead engineer on a variety of projects designed to develop new products, implement new state-of-the-art techniques, and perform statistical analysis. Jane’s notable areas of expertise include Materials/Corrosion Science, Analytical/Electro Chemistry, Product Development, Process Improvement and Reliability Engineering.

Co-author to a number of externally published papers and patent applications, Jane’s credentials include a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Tennessee. Jane has attained professional credentials that include a mini M.B.A. for Technical Professionals from the University of St. Thomas and Six Sigma Certification. Additionally, Jane is the proud recipient of the following distinctions:

 
  • Product Development Team Appreciation Award, 2005
  • Seagate R&D Foundations Award for Corrosion, 2003
  • Seagate Key Contributor Award, 2000, 2003
  • Motorola Silver Quill Award, 1996, 1997
  • Motorola Technical Forum Award, 1995, 1996, 1997
  • IBM Microelectronics General Managers Teamwork Award, 1995
IFT is thrilled to have Jane be a part of our wonderful team and looks forward to working with her!