Security Matters Limited announced it has strengthened its R&D team with the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer and two highly experienced PhD Chemical Engineers. Mr. Gal Shmueli has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer effective 15 January 2019 and will be focused on SMX's blockchain applications to support the commercialization of its brand protection technology. In addition to this, the company has appointed Dr. Tehila Nahum as Head of Polymeric Solutions, responsible for the development of chemical markers for polymeric solutions who brings a wealth of industry research experience and an extensive network of experts from years of working at the University of Massachusetts, USA. Furthermore, the company has appointed Dr. Hagit Sade as Head of Physical Chemistry Applications, responsible for analysis of physical data for internal and external R&D projects. Both are highly skilled PhD with a wealth of knowledge in project management, research, technology and science integration, polymers and sector regulation.