Dr. John Martin

Lead Scientist

Toulab Fluids, Inverclyde, United Kingdom

Biography

Dr. John Martin, founder and CEO of Toulab Fluids & Chemical Research Lab, is a pioneering chemist blending academic rigor with industrial innovation. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral work at MIT, he developed groundbreaking catalytic processes, later founding Toulab in 2012 to tackle global challenges through sustainable chemistry.

His patented Martin-Hybrid Reaction Framework revolutionized synthesis efficiency, while his advocacy for ethical science and mentorship defines Toulab’s culture. An avid marathoner and stargazer, he lives in Glasgow with his family, epitomizing his belief: “Chemistry connects elements, people, and the future.” Current Roles: CEO & Chief Scientific Officer, Toulab Fluids & Chemical Research Lab Advisory Board Member, UN Sustainable Chemistry Initiative