Laura Hathway is an experienced formulation scientist who has managed all aspects of the product development pipeline from ideation, product design, improvement, patenting, lab to operational scale up and product launch. with a background in formulation science and microbial technologies and a strong track record of product development, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in the agricultural sector. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and has contributed to the successful development and launch of multiple fertiliser-based products, contributing to six patent filings to date.
Laura’s career spans R&D, product delivery, and scientific communication, with experience working across global teams to bring complex biological formulations to market. Her expertise includes formulation design for stability and performance, compatibility assessments, and the transition of lab-scale concepts into scalable commercial solutions.
In addition to her industry role, Laura now supports iFormulate to develop training and share practical insights with formulation professionals across sectors. Her approach blends technical knowledge with real-world application, aiming to build capability and confidence among scientists and innovators. She is particularly passionate about mentoring emerging scientists and helping others grow through knowledge-sharing and applied learning.
