Expert Details
Un-Rivaled Expertise in Problem Solving for Chemicals, Polymers and Plastic Industry.
ID: 724485
Georgia, USA
He studied, published and patented various fundamental aspects of polychlorotrifluoroethylene.
He is credited with pioneering studies on Nylons or Polyamides, for example, discovery of processing induced memory effects, anomalous rheological behavior of ultra-dried resins. He has an in-depth knowledge of structure-property-processing; Nylons studied included Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 46, Nylon 12, Amorphous Nylons, Blends, Copolymers. He solved numerous manufacturing issues with nylon processing.
He has an in-depth knowledge of thermoplastics from a fundamental point of view. He is a recognized expert in polymer crystallization and crystallinity. He is highly knowledgeable on processing of plastics, effect of properties, detecting subtle changes in structure, modification through blends and alloying.
Expert is an internationally renowned expert in DSC with 34 years experience.
He consulted with a major Paper & Pulp company on the business and technology trends in the area of a Natural Fibers-Plastics composites.He was an on-site consultant to a major Roofing-Building Products company for advice on "Materials Selection" as well as for solving product quality issues. He lectured and taught Polymers-Analytical Sciences; on-site.He was hired as a consultant by a supplier who wanted to sell Nylon based compounds to packaging film manufacturers.He consulted with a major company on improving the "Dimensional Stability" of films containing Nylon as one of the plastics.He has been invited to numerous premier institutions to lecture & consult on a 1-day basis.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1980 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Polymer Science & Engineering | Institution: Polytechnic University |
| Year: 1975 | Degree: MS | Subject: Polymer Science & Engineering | Institution: Polytechnic University |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: MS | Subject: Analytical Technologies | Institution: Indian Institute of Technology |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: MS | Subject: Analytical Chemistry | Institution: University of Delhi |
| Year: 1970 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Delhi |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2005 to 2009 | Employer: IMERYS | Title: Senior Technology Fellow / Director | Department: Performance Minerals |
Responsibilities:He was a Senior Technology FELLOW and a Director of Technology |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2004 | Employer: RAYONIER | Title: Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:He was manager of reinforced engineering thermoplastics program |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1975 to 2001 | Employer: ALLIEDSIGNAL / HONEYWELL | Title: Senior Principal Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for a group involved in thermal-mechanical-rheological-barrier analytical techniques.• Demonstrated expertise in Thermal–Mechanical–Rheological–Barrier properties of materials. • Uniquely skilled in demonstrating “If & Why Product / Process A is Different from Product / Process B and Inventing Solutions to Match if not Reverse the Trend” using a coordinated analytical sciences approach. • Successfully solved numerous production, customer, and scale-up problems. • Successfully solved manufacturing problems occurring during Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Cast and Blown Film operations. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Society of Plastics Engineers. North American Thermal analysis Society Technical Association of Paper & Pulp Industries (TAPPI) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| HONORS & AWARDS • Research Publications >120 {81 in Reviewed Journals, Books, and Encyclopedias} • US Patents > 25 {from fundamental work; patents unexpected} • Director of courses on Polymeric Films, Polymer Melt Rheology, Thermal Properties, and Analytical Sciences offered in the US and in Europe since. • Contributions to technology leveraged sales growth (>$50M) recognized by Corporate R&T through 5 Special Recognition Awards and 3 business awards, namely, GROWTH, SAVE, and SALE of the year awards. • Recipient of the International “Mettler” award of the North American Thermal Analysis Society for outstanding contributions to thermoanalytical sciences. Society’s elected Fellow • Recipient of the International “Engineering / Technology” award of the Society of Plastics Engineers for fundamental contributions to the field of plastics. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 120 publications and 21 US Patents Technologist with a unique mix of Academic & Business achievements • Academic: 120 research publications, director of courses offered in the US / Europe, and 2 International Awards • Commercial: Numerous new product launches covering both Incremental & Conceptual innovations; 25 US patents • Business: Numerous corporate business awards such as “Sales”, “Save” and “Growth of the year; frequently invited to speak on “Business Growth via Technology” |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| (1) Served as an " Expert Witness" in a patent infringement case between two Fortune 100 firms (2) Participated in a patent infringement case between two Fortune 100 firms in Canada (3) Prepared documents for patent disputes handled by arbitragers. PATENT INFRINGEMENT • Expert witness on two recent PLASTIC cases; one on “Injury due to Defective Product” and the other on “Royalty Claims on Licensed Technology”. Settled Out of Court • Expert witness in a winning litigation related to a “Medical Device” between two Fortune 100 companies. • Participated in a winning patent infringement case between two Fortune 100 companies held in Canada. • Prepared documents for patent disputes handled by arbitragers… |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Taught an unrivaled course since 1995 in the USA and Europe, "Industrial Problem Solving via Analytical Sciences" |
| Marketing Experience |
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| A technologist with 30+ years of extensive experience in the field of chemicals, polymers, and plastics. Uniquely Skilled in demonstrating if / why product A > B. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Demonstrate if & why A is different from B and try proposing technology solutions to bridge the gap or reverse the trend PERFORMANCE MINERALS IMERYS (Roswell, GA), Senior Technology Fellow / Director of Technology • Developed the most definitive understanding to date of CaCO3 – Stearic Acid interactions since the 1960’s leading to $900K annual savings. NATURAL FIBERS-PLASTIC COMPOSITES • Led the project to a decision point. Fibers evaluated included wood fiber, wood flour, highly purified cellulose, kenaf, and rayon in comparison to glass fibers. Plastics evaluated included polypropylene (PP) and nylons (PA6 or N6). • Developed a novel compounding process to achieve high dispersion at commercially acceptable throughputs. NYLONS / POLYAMIDES • Credited with “Pioneering Work on Nylons” (PA6, PA66, PA46, PA12, Amorphous Nylons) • Demonstrated expertise in structure-property-processing relationships: crystallinity, crystallite size, orientation, melt-rheology, dimensional stability, manufacturing problems. POLYMERS / PLASTICS • Studied, published, and lectured on numerous polymers such as polyethylene (PE), PP, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), fluoropolymers such as Teflon, PFA, PVdF, and PCTFE, and BIO-Polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and polylactic acid (PLA) & its blends. PLASTIC PACKAGING FILMS • Developed a “Paper-Like Film” from an R&D concept to respond to a need for an environmentally friendly packaging film. • R&T’s Business Unit Liaison to Specialty Films Business and key technologist for Packaging Resins Business • Led “Emerging Technologies” to improve Moisture and or Oxygen gas barrier of plastic films by modified Metallization and other coatings such as SiOx / AlOx via plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), and E-beam vaporization. Evaluated other technologies of the future such as Polylactic acid (PLA) & its blends for packaging applications. • Continuously solved problems related to plastic films such as dimensional stability, optical properties, adhesive / cohesive failure, root-cause investigations of defects during retort operations, occurrence of gel defects, and bubble instability during blown film process. COMPOUNDING & ADDITIVES • Commercialized a cost-effective & high performance lubricant for Nylon plastics • Demonstrated skills in nucleating agents & clarifiers • Experienced in detecting unexpected benefits of additives & developing new applications • Experienced in “Specialty Compounding” |
Fields of Expertise
analysis technique, analytical chemistry, analytical testing, calorimetry, capillary rheometer, material analysis, polymer characterization, chlorotrifluoroethylene, nylon extrusion, polyamide evaluation, plastic material, polymer compatibility, polymer crystallinity, polymer crystallization, polymer science, differential-scanning calorimetry, food packaging plastic, plastic handling, thermoplastic material selection, polyethylene terephthalate extrusion, polymer aging, polymer marketing, polymer fatigue, polymer bulk modulus of elasticity, laminated plastic, amorphous polymer, chemical surface analysis, analytical test, analytical chemistry instrument, melt flow, polypropylene extrusion, polymer selection for chemical compatibility, polymer flow, thermoplastics compounding, particulate-filled plastic, masterbatch, molten plastic, plastics industry, aromatic polymer, polymer pelletizing, crystalline polymer, polymer mechanical property, polymer interaction, coating material analysis, polymer application, polyamide synthesis, polymer phase diagram, chemical testing laboratory, polymer extruder, polymer flammability, high-temperature plastic, polymer modification, polymer blend, polymer alloy, polymer, polymer selection, polymer physical chemistry, polymer coating material, polymer additive, natural polymer, homopolymer, heat-shrinkable plastic