Tim Hsu

In a nutshell, my job today entails the development and the manufacturing of specialty polymers, focusing on application development.  

A career highlight for me is the founding of Polymics and several of its affiliated companies in the United States and Taiwan.

What did I want to be when I was five years old? I cannot say I was ever passionate about anything until after I graduated from college, and I served in the military—that changed my life perspective. For me, coming to the United States for graduate school was a major experience for my career and personal growth.

You might be surprised to know this about me that even though I am on the road all the time for business, I really rather just stay home and do nothing.

When I think about my time at Penn State, my fondest memory is staying up late setting up equipment for lab with all the support from old machine shop and EDS. It was a great learning experience outside of the classroom.

Words of wisdom to current students, be persistent in pursuing one’s own goal.