Robert Meyer received his BS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively. Since joining Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, in 2002, he has worked in many areas of drug product development, with a focus on emerging technologies such as hot melt extrusion, continuous manufacturing of oral solid doses, and process analytical technologies. As a principal scientist, he currently leads innovation and new technology development in the area of small molecule pharmaceutical commercialization.