He has over 25 years of industrial experience, having worked for Procter & Gamble and Bayer. He has 10 years of experience in academia, having taught at the University of Bridgeport, Marshall University, Missouri University of Science & Technology, and the University of New Haven. His industrial experience includes manufacturing, engineering, and product development. Neal has published numerous journal articles and conference papers, as well as having contributions to several academic texts. He has received two Best Paper Awards in major journals, as well as a teaching award.