Monadnock Paper Mills of Bennington has appointed Heather Starkey to the role of research scientist.

Starkey will work with the manufacturing and sales departments in developing the next generation of sustainable and durable materials for the printing and packaging industries.

“Doctor Starkey is an ideal choice to help drive Monadnock’s efforts in introducing highest-quality materials for our growing customer base,” stated Rajan Iyer, vice president of research development and technical service, Monadnock Paper Mills.

Starkey has worked at Georgia-Pacific, Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation and most recently Ingredion, where she led cross-functional product teams developing new starch technologies for adhesive applications and barrier coatings. She earned Bachelor Of Science degrees in pulp and paper engineering and chemical engineering from North Carolina State University, where she also earned her doctorate in forest biomaterials.

“I’m delighted to join my new colleagues and get to work crafting 21st-century solutions that meet the high reputational standards of the marketplace – I’m up for this new and exciting adventure,” stated Starkey.