Accelerated Research LLC Team

Keith Kauffmann

Senior Technology Leader

A proven leader in product development with 30 years of experience in automotive, solar and water filtration industries.  Extensive experience in bringing products from concept to production with expertise in prototyping, design, injection molding tooling, testing and reliability. Recognized for developing relationships with key personnel to develop strong cross functional teams for successful product development and commercialization.  Automotive experience in glass bonding adhesives and thermoplastics for structural applications.  Part of a R&D team that developed a solar shingle for residential housing that was named one of the 50 Best Innovations of 2009 from TIME magazine.  Black belt certified (MAIC) with BS degrees in mechanical engineering and engineering administration from Michigan Technological University and a MS degree in material science and engineering from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.  

Elizabeth Zink

Data Analysis Leader

Lizzy is our Data Analysis Leader. Her proficiency in statistical and programming skills alongside her strong work ethic and communication skills make her an irreplaceable asset to the team. She views  problems through the lens of: what can I do with the data to answer the questions we have. She believes having a data oriented perspective allows us to make sure the data we collect is actually valuable. Her inquisitive personality helps us ask questions that others may not have thought of which can in turn help us create better solutions.

Lizzy’s background is in statistical analysis, including regression techniques, experimental design, statistical testing, and Bayesian analysis. She has a B.S. in Statistics from Michigan State University, working towards a PhD in statistics at The Ohio State University.