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Composites Materials (Applications, Processing, Manufacturing), Solid Mechanics, Material Science and Mechanical Testing
Expert in composite fabrication techniques and equipment including vacuum infusion, resin transfer molding, compression molding of SMC/BMC, pultrusion, filament winding, casting, spray-up and hand lay-up. Applied knowledge of thermoset polymer resin chemistry including resin synthesis, formulation and compounding for fiber…
Composite Materials Selection, Processing,&Evaluation Optimization; Application Dev., Resins
Expertise: Materials and Process optimization for reinforcements, resins and additives used to form composite materials for commercial automotive, aerospace and military products. Process expertise ranges from hand layup of large parts to high speed injection and compression molding of SMC…
Material Science Research and Innovation (Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Industries)
Highly skilled Research and Innovation leader demonstrating excellent business acumen and strong leadership skills, directing cross-functional teams in the launch of leading-edge technology and business solutions in the materials, chemicals, fibers, adhesives, composites, and related regulated and consumer product markets.…
Metallurgical and Failure Investigations Caused by Corrosion, Degradation, Biological Activity, Fatigue, and Overload in Metallic/Non-Metallic Materials
After gaining a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, Expert spent three years tertiary teaching, eight years of university research on materials and materials degradation, and, since 1985, consulting for industry on failure analysis, corrosion mitigation, and materials selection. Since 2001,…
Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Design
Expert is a Registered Engineer in Indiana. He graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a second major in Chemistry, and then from The University of Notre Dame with a Master of Materials Science…
Polymer (Plastics, Composites, Fibers, Nanotechnology) Engineering & Science, Including Formulation, Processing, Characterization, Structure-Property Relationship, Nonwovens, and Coatings
As a professional engineer and scientist, in addition to holding BS (2001), MS (2004), and Ph.D. (2016) in polymer (plastics, composites, & fibers) engineering & science, he has more than 17 years of work experiences in the relevant fields at…
Coatings, Plastics, Polymers, Paints, Formulations, Rubber, Personal Care, Corrosion, Water Treatment, Biomedical Device, Sensors, and Analytical Chemistry
Expert works on many aspects of polymers: coatings, plastics, processing, formulations, etc. that have been applied to paint, optical coatings, molded plastics, packaging. Formulations can refer to optimization and deformulation with paint all the way to personal care products. Provided…
Pharmaceuticals: Formulations, Injectables, Topicals, Analgesics, Pharmaceutical Analysis
CORE SKILLS Instrumentation skills. APIs/preformulation: X-ray diffraction; Raman spectroscopy; HPLC (potency, degradants, purity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOQ, LOD) with detection via UV-Vis, fluorescence, and conductivity; content uniformity, dissolution/elution incl. sustained- and immediate release formulations, paddle wheel apparatus; forced degradation incl.…
Laboratory Management and Development: ISO and Internal Audits, Statistical Process Control, Sampling and Process Improvement
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: Expert managed and developed an analytical laboratory from department side service for basic soil analysis to independent profitable Laboratory unit for soil, plant and water analysis. The laboratory supported research and also performed testing services for…
Polymer Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Expert has over 35 years' career experience in industry. Throughout his career, he was involved almost exclusively with polymer chemistry, spanning a wide range of experiences conducting fundamental research and within various businesses. He has demonstrated the ability to lead…