Kristin Marshall is an associate research director at Lux Research, based in Los Angeles. Kristin leads Lux’s Chemicals Research and Advisory Service, working hand in hand with innovation leaders to align Lux’s cutting-edge research with the sector’s most pressing priorities, including decarbonization, defossilization, and the development of future materials. Kristin is committed to leading research that equips clients with the insights and data they need to make smart, strategic decisions and confidently chart their innovation roadmaps.
In her own research, Kristin specializes in biobased materials and chemicals, writing about and engaging with the leading developers pushing the industry forward. Throughout her tenure at Lux, Kristin has established herself as a thought leader, contributing to industry panels, earning citations in prominent outlets like Chemical & Engineering News, and participating in key industry events like the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference and American Institute of Chemical Engineers Chemical Ventures.
Before joining Lux, Kristin earned her MEng in chemical engineering with a minor in materials science from Oregon State University. There, she honed her research skills, publishing her work on quantifying the extensional rheological properties of weakly viscoelastic fluids in Rheologica Acta. She also holds a B.A. in economics with a minor in environmental studies from New York University as well as advanced certifications in Corporate Sustainability and Advanced Valuation from NYU Stern Executive Education.
Beyond her professional life, Kristin is dedicated to spending quality time with her 4-year-old son, often taking him on bike rides or frequenting local train museums. Having recently relocated to California, she is looking forward to exploring the West Coast’s renowned hiking trails, with Mount Shasta standing out as a personal favorite.
