Chief Science Officer
Dr. Michael Rodriguez
Dr. Michael Rodriguez is Purrify's Chief Science Officer and the named public author for science-forward content about activated carbon, ammonia, and odor-control mechanisms.
Materials scientist with 15+ years experience in activated carbon technology. Leads our product development and quality assurance.
Scope
- Activated carbon science and adsorption mechanisms
- Ammonia chemistry, odor pathways, and evidence-backed technical explainers
- Quality assurance framing for material performance and limitations
Responsibilities
- Author and review science-forward educational content
- Check that technical explanations match cited evidence and realistic limitations
- Support article updates involving activated carbon performance or chemistry claims
Evidence standards
- Prefers primary research, regulatory guidance, and attributable technical references
- Explains testing or chemistry limits when evidence does not support universal claims
- Does not frame technical content as individualized veterinary advice
Related policies
Attribution is only useful if the process behind it is clear. These policies explain how we assign bylines, when technical claims are reviewed, and how we describe internal testing.