Adam Barilla

Adam Barilla serves as Assistant Professor and Co-Department Head in the Department of Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology at the School of Materials Science & Engineering Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he has held faculty positions since 2016.

His academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes University
• B.S. in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology

Dr. Barilla's research and teaching focus on polymer science and engineering applications, with emphasis on practical plastics technology education. His industrial background as Plant Engineer at Highwood USA LLC informs his curriculum development in polymer processing and materials engineering. His scholarly work bridges academic theory with manufacturing realities in the polymer industry.

Professional experience prior to academia includes plant engineering roles at Highwood USA LLC, providing real-world context for his educational methodologies in plastics technology.