MORRISVILLE, PA – Dr. Jonathan Goff has been promoted to Vice President of Research & Development at Gelest, Inc., and Dr. Youlin Pan has been named Senior Research Fellow, adding to his current title of Senior R&D Manager.

Goff will broaden his role as a strategic partner in facilitating customer relationships, research initiatives and operational efficiencies. He will continue to manage the Polymer Development and Technical Services groups, and to help lead the Silanes & Metal-Organics and Research Engineering groups. An eight-year veteran of Gelest, Goff has been an integral part of the Research and Development team’s growth.

Pan is Senior Research & Development Manager of Silanes & Metal Organics, and Senior Research Fellow. In addition to continuing to manage his research and development group, Pan will broaden his role in developing and expanding the capabilities of Gelest Research & Development and overall operations. He has been with Gelest for over 21 years, and is a trusted resource for silicon and metal-organic chemistry expertise.