Anthony J. Dias is a retired ExxonMobil materials scientist known for scientific contributions in polyolefins and elastomers which led to commercialized products.
He earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1987 under Prof. Thomas J.
[2] Dias joined ExxonMobil Chemical Company in 1988[3] and has held both research and management responsibilities.
His most cited scientific work concerned the development of metallocene catalysts on a nonreacting polystrene support to replace reactive silica supports.
[4] Dias retired in June 2021 as Chief Scientist.