Dr. Colleen Spiegel is an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College, where she has taught chemistry, physics, and engineering technology since 2017. Her teaching focuses on helping students understand complex scientific concepts through clear explanations, practical examples, and structured problem-solving approaches.

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Spiegel is the founder of Semscio, where she works with deep-technology founders on commercialization strategy, product development, and scaling decisions. She has advised more than 170 companies across early-stage business strategy, research and development planning, and funding readiness.

Dr. Spiegel brings extensive industry experience from roles at Bausch & Lomb, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Draper Laboratory, where she worked on process engineering, manufacturing systems, and product development in highly regulated environments.

She is also an entrepreneur, having founded and operated multiple businesses, including a renewable energy company that served universities and research organizations worldwide. This experience informs her teaching by connecting theoretical concepts to real-world applications in science, engineering, and business.

Outside of the classroom and her advisory work, Dr. Spiegel trains in powerlifting, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This discipline and commitment to continuous improvement carry over into her teaching, where she emphasizes consistency, resilience, and steady progress in mastering challenging material.

Dr. Spiegel holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering. She is also the author of multiple technical and business-focused books designed to help scientists and engineers translate ideas into practical outcomes.