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Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Biomaterials, Polymer Characterization, Anionic Polymerization, Branched Polymers, Block Copolymers, Elastomers
Expert has 40 years of industrial and academic experience in polymer science, including synthesis, characterization, and biomaterials. His research interests include: - The synthesis of linear and branched polymers and copolymers of controlled structure -- especially via anionic polymerization -…
Analysis, FEA, CFD, Medical Devices, Heat Transfer, Elastomers, Diffusion, Solar, Coupled Systems
Real invention and innovation most often springs from cross-fertilization and analogies from broad experience, quite apart from an entire career in a narrow field. See, for instance, Holyak and Thagard, "Mental Leaps: Analogy in Creative Thought". Expert is a broad…
Analytical Science: Elastomers, Plastics, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, and Transformer Oil
Expert has worked the field of analytical chemistry for over 30 years. His PhD thesis was on phosphorus NMR as a trace analytical tool. He joined Goodyear and both developed analytical methods mainly using HPLC and GC and after 6…
Rubber Compounding, Compression, Vacuum and Injection Molding, Rubber Extrusion, Elastomer Selection, Nanoaditives for Rubber Application
Expert's comprehensive experience involves: Definition of the correct compression molding procedure. Production of rubber compound, or its adaptations to that one already known, to meet the process requirements, less energy consumption and better productivity. He also knows systems of flash…
Fatigue of Elastomers
Expert managed a tire components development group for a major synthetic rubber supplier for 15 years. During this time he personally established a state-of-the-art fatigue laboratory to assess the fatigue crack growth resistance of various elastomers, compounds, and blends of…
Plastics, Specializing In Polyethylene Film
Experienced Vice President of Film Technology and Operations with demonstrated major accomplishments in rotary stretch and stretch hood films in concert with extrusion and wrapping machinery. Strong operations professional skilled in Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), Operations Management, Process…
Material Science and Metallurgy
FAILURE ANALYSIS Expert's failure investigations have encompassed a wide range of oilfield products including, but not limited to, wellhead and Christmas tree equipment, rock bits, OCTG, motors, packers, and downhole tools. Failure investigations have included but not been limited to…
Aerospace System Engineering, Program Managing, & Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Expert is a senior multidisciplinary Aerospace Design Engineer with multiple years of aircraft design experience and project/program management. He has sized advanced aircraft concepts and performed aircraft performance analysis. He has demonstrated ability to utilize 3-D design and modeling CAD…
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.…
Mechanical Engineering Design and Development, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing
Expert is a Mechanical Engineer focusing on Design and Development. He has broad experience in industry, including Military, Automotive, Computing Hardware, Lighting and Utility Metering. His Engineering education is from Virginia Tech. Skills: Design team leadership working with cross-functional teams;…