Jonathan Crowther

Director at JMC Scientific Consulting Ltd

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Consultant in the imaging science and skin measurement fields, driving new product development through the use of novel testing methods and study designs. Experienced with use of Corneometer, Sebumeter, TEWL, colourimetry, Confocal Invivo Raman Spectroscopy (for hydration profiles and ingredient penetration), Photographic Imaging techniques, skin grading, SEM, and clinical test design. Wide range of own test and imaging equipment available for rapid proof of concept testing. Previous experience in a wide variety of surface analytical techniques (XPS, Auger, ToF SIMS, Raman, ATR-IR, SEM and TEM, AFM) for materials analysis, along with cold plasma treatment of materials for the manufacture of metal surfaces and ultra low energy materials. Specialties: Strong track record in the writing of articles for publication in scientific journals and trade magazines. Ongoing research activities in UV, visible and IR imaging including designing and building custom imaging systems. Extensive experience skin measurement and imaging including method development and validation for novel claim generation. Clinical testing design of skin care and hair removal products. Scientific communication to wide range of audiences including Dermatologists, Beauty editors and Journalists.

Experience

  • Director at JMC Scientific Consulting Ltd
    Nov 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

    Technical and research consultancy across the fields of Imaging, Skin Science, Beauty and Grooming including the following areas: In vivo and In vitro skin measurement method development and validation (including development of Invivo Confocal Raman test protocols). Training in skin measurement, and hands on demonstrations using a wide range of current skin measurement techniques. Writing of scientific articles for publication. Design and building custom imaging solutions, including UV and IR imaging, as well as visible light photography and fluorescence photography. Extensive range of state of the art photographic equipment for demonstration purposes including visible light, UV and IR cameras, and monochrome camera conversions with enhanced UV capability, as well as UV capable cameras lenses and flashes. Technical scientific communication to media and press. Skin measurement method technology evaluation and validation and white paper preparation. Extensive experience of conference attendance and note taking, for those times when you are unable to attend in person. I have over 18 years experience in the field of in vivo skin testing, in vivo/in vitro modelling, method development and scientific communication, along with 6 years experience in field of research on the effects of hair removal processes on skin, all of which is built on a strong, multidisciplinary, analytical research background which spans physics, chemistry and biology.

  • Principal Scientist, Skin Health at GSK
    Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Research scientist within the Skin Health New Product Development team. Responsibilities include in vivo skin measurement and product testing, in vitro/in vivo correlation, photographic imaging of product behaviour, internal and external training, academic project management, and scientific publication strategy.

  • Procter & Gamble (Egham, UK)
    • Senior Scientist - Beauty Care Claims and Method Development
      Jan 2006 - Oct 2012 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      I am responsible for Skin Care and hair removal method development and clinical study design and execution for claims substantiation. Work across multiple projects and externally with thought leaders to promote P&G science, provide training in Skin Care methods, and develop novel claim support strategies for both new and exisiting products.

    • Scientist
      Sep 2003 - Dec 2005 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Skin method development and claim support across mutliple platforms.

  • Procter & Gamble (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Scientist
      Jul 2002 - Jul 2003 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Novel fabric treatments to provide oil and water repellent finishes. Worked as consultant on technology application for novel fabric treatment processes, to deliver breakthrough stain repellency.

    • Scientist
      Jun 2000 - Jun 2002 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Oral Care scientist. Responsible for defining test strategies for sub-gumline active treatment systems. Experienced with Oral care formulation, and oral cavity clinical testing.

  • Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Durham University
    Sep 1997 - Jun 2000 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Post doctoral research into novel printing ink based systems. Developed and tested protypes silver based commercial printing systems using plasma surface treatment. Experienced in wide variety of surface analytical techniques, including XPS, SIMS, Auger, SEM and TEM, Raman, IR, AFM. Experienced in vacuum handling techniques and surface treatment. Provided regular teaching and training to undergraduates and post graduates.