About.

SciGenesis is a small team of scientist entrepreneurs that solve real world problems with cost effective, scalable solutions. 

Our Team

Kelli Booth
President

Kelli possesses a proven track record of bringing new advanced materials to market. She is responsible for the development of marketing and business strategies for early stage technologies that have resulted in five startup companies; brand marketing and advertising; and negotiation of sales, research, and licensing contracts on behalf of clients totaling over $10 million.  Kelli’s persistence and energy makes challenging business deals possible. Her business experience also includes stints at Arkema, Inc. (formerly Atofina Chemicals, Inc.), Mississippi Polymer Institute and Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Kelli is responsible for maintaining SciGenesis operations including business management, finance, marketing,  partnering and commercial development.  Kelli Booth is a recipient of the prestigious Allan B. Black Award in recognition for the best paper on make-up technology presented at the 2011 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase. ​

Sam Lahasky
​​Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Lahasky has a versatile background in materials science that spans the fields of elastomeric compounds, polymerization kinetics and the synthesis of ‘smart’ bio-polymers. Having a unique combination of 4 years industrial experience in rubber adhesion and inorganic chemistry, coupled with an academic background in organic chemistry and novel polymer synthesis, Dr. Lahasky has a proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the Dow Chemical’s Macromolecular Chemist of the Year award (2012).  After receiving his Ph.D in Chemistry from Louisiana State University, Samuel continued his studies as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Delaware’s College of Engineering.  Dr. Lahasky joined the SciGenesis team in 2013 as a lead scientist and program manager, and during this time he has made significant advances in building the current technology platforms.  ​​

kelli.booth@scigenesis.com
​601.818.0612 phone

sam.lahasky@scigenesis.com
504.975.4324 phone