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Thin Films, PVD, Magnetron Sputtering, Reactive Sputtering
Expert received his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Radio-Engineering University (Ryazan, Russia) and his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Institute of High-Current Electronics (Tomsk, Russia). Expert has four decades of wide-ranging Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) experience, particularly in reactive…
Materials Engineering, Polymers, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Corrosion, and Adhesion Science
Expertise in chemistry, materials science, metals, polymers, corrosion, coatings and packaging. Expert has over 20 years of experience working as a technical consultant in materials engineering, polymers, metallurgy, chemistry, corrosion and adhesion science. She has been an advisor to companies…
Pharmaceutical Science; Preformulating, Development, Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) Issues; Paragraph IV Hatch-Waxman & Canadian Notice of Allegation
As the development of a pharmaceutical reaches Phase 3, prior to submission of an NDA, method validation is required. Validation is a demonstration of optimization. By demonstrating the capacity of a method within the bounds of validation, optimal conditions for…
DMA/DMTA testing of composites and polymers. Thermal conductivity/resistivity of most materials.
Since the late 1970s Expert has been using and developing DMA/DMTA and also using other thermal analysis techniques too particularly for testing polymers and composites. 1976 to 1981 with Du Pont Instruments then PL thermal Science from 1981 to 1994.…
Adhesives, Polymer Nanocomposites, Plastics, Biomaterials
Expert wrote his Ph.D. research in the area of thermosetting composite and rubbery materials. After graduation he began work with National Starch and Chemical Company in specialty pressure-sensitive adhesives and moved then to Integra Life Sciences in collagen-based regenerative biomaterials.…
Chemistry, Crystallography, Crystalline Solids, Polymorphism, Hydrates and Pharmaceuticals
Expert has extensive experience in research on crystalline molecular solids, X-ray and neutron crystallography, coordination chemistry and supramolecular chemistry (RSC Meldola Medal; Bob Hay Lectureship; Corday-Morgan Prize). His research involved organic solid state chemistry, crystallography, polymorphism, solid form and cocrystals.…
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Development – Comprehensive CMC
Expert has worked on research, development and manufacturing problems involving stereochemistry throughout his academic training and industrial career. Relevant examples include: development of scalable chiral and asymmetric syntheses; improvement of reaction stereoselectivity; tracking of chiral integrity in chemical processes; chiral…
Polymer Processing and Product Development (Films, Fibers, Nanofibers, Nanocomposites)
PROCESS/STRUCTURE/PROPERTY RELATIONSHIPS Expert has extensive experience and recognized accomplishments in process/structure/property relationships in polymers, especially processes involving polymer orientation and crystallization. Polymers in which he has primary experience include polyesters (PET, PEN, PBT, PTT, PLA), polyamides (PA6, PA66), and polyolefins…
Un-Rivaled Expertise in Problem Solving for Chemicals, Polymers and Plastic Industry.
Having worked 27 years in a world-class "Analytical Sciences" organization, he developed a unique expertise in solving complex problems. The latter sometimes led to "Discovery of New Concepts" that translated to new business growth. Successful case histories of complex problem…
Forensic Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Failure Analysis
As a metallurgist and Professor of Engineering, he has taught about the microstructural design of cast irons and the properties associated with each microstructure. He has also investigated failures of cast iron components under varied service conditions. As a metallurgist…