WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Dr. Venkat Minnikanti has joined NRI as director of research and development. Minnikanti has over 14 years of research and development experience in academia and industry as a materials scientist with product development experience in polyurethanes, epoxies and silane modified polymer. Prior to joining NRI, Minnikanti worked at The Dow Chemical Co. for nearly seven years, performing research and development work in the areas of polyurethanes, epoxies and silane modified polymers. For more information, visit www.neptuneresearch.com or call (561) 683-6992.