William Boulanger, Ph.D.
CEO and Executive Chemist
Dr. Boulanger founded Obiter Research in 2001 and has been leading the company ever since. He specializes in process chemistry and chemical engineering. He received his doctoral degree in organic chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to founding Obiter, Dr. Bolulanger was a senior research chemist at AMRI, MediChem research, and FMC cooperation. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Milan Rambukwella, Ph.D.
Quality Assurance Manager
Meet Dr. Milan, an accomplished Quality Assurance (QA) Manager whose passion for precision in chemical research and manufacturing has shaped a distinguished career. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, he places quality at the forefront of our endeavors, operating with integrity and transparency to uphold the highest standards. Holder of a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi, Dr. Milan boasts over a decade of specialized expertise in material synthesis, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and various analytical techniques. His academic achievements include the Olemiss research scholarship and the esteemed President's Awards (Sri Lanka) for Scientific Research in 2019 and 2020. Dr. Milan's role as an Associate Professor underscores his wealth of knowledge and is a testament to his dedication to advancing the field. Dr. Milan's strategic mindset extends beyond mere efficiency; it ensures that QA processes and manufacturing initiatives at Obiter Research are thoughtfully aligned with the discerning needs of our customers.
Huafang Fan, Ph.D.
Senior Research Chemist
Dr. Fan holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and Technology, both earned from Hunan University. He has 32 publications and over 20 years of experience in organic synthesis. Before becoming an integral part of the Obiter team in December 2023, Dr. Fan served as an associate professor at Northwest A&F University. Dr. Fan possesses extensive expertise in natural product chemistry, synthetic chemistry and process Chemistry. His proficiency extends to a wide array of organic reactions and mechanisms, making him adept at addressing various challenges in organic synthesis production.
Anh Le
Hazardous Waste Coordinator | Research Chemist
Anh received his Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2021. He has three publications and over 5 years of experience in organic synthesis. He joined Obiter in June 2021 and has been actively contributing as a chemist toward the success of the company. Besides chemistry, he loves cooking, reading a history book, and playing Call of Duty.
Nathan Torres
Facilities Manager
Nathan has been learning various inventory systems and hands-on logistics since 2010. He graduated with an Associate Degree in Science from Illinois Valley Community College in 2012. He has been forklift certified since 2016 and has worked with hazardous materials since 2018. He joined Obiter in June of 2021 and is part of the Safety Committee alongside his duties in logistics and facility management.