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Aluminium Wire Production and Products
Expert graduated in Metallurgy at the University of Sheffield in England and went on to complete a PhD in the thermodynamics and electrochemistry of high temperature, pseudo refining reactions. His first role in industry required the use of this electrochemical…
Thermal Processing of Advanced Materials.
He has extensive experience with the removal of binder systems from ceramic systems during post-processing, including safety, code compliance and practical aspects. Binders worked with range from "classic" organic binders to "catalytic" binders (e.g. BASF Catamold). He designed, sold, engineered…
Materials & Surface Science, Corrosion, Surface Treatments, Adhesive Bonding, Electrochemistry
Expert over 30 years of experience in basic and applied research and development involving surfaces and interfaces related to adhesion and corrosion. Particular areas of interest include surface treatments, especially those improving the durability or corrosion resistance of materials, and…
Nanoparticle Synthesis and Modification, Aerosol Processing, Chemical Vapor Deposition
Expert was a post-doctoral researcher in the Particle Technology Laboratory at the University of Minnesota, one of the world's top aerosol laboratories. He recently received the Kenneth Whitby Award from and American Association for Aerosol Research and joined the editorial…
Water and Wastewater Treatment, Nanofiber and Nanotube synthesis, Waste To Energy
Has 16 issued patents in the field of water and wastewater treatment, including membrane, electrochemistry, ion exchange, softening, adsorption, zero discharge, chromatographic separation of mixed metal wastes. Also has multiple pending patents in emerging water technologies including Forward Osmosis, Low…
Management and Technology for Aluminum, Magnesium, Chemicals and Environmental
Directed the evaluation and selection of technology recommended for aluminum smelter expansions and new green site facilities. Directed equipment and technology retrofit in an operating plant to increase metal production by 10%. Directed the replacement of an existing plant-wide process…
Materials Science, Process Analytical Chemistry, Laser Applications, Disaster Forensics
In his 27 year research career at Texas Instruments, he developed many chemical processes. This included the methods of measuring and monitoring those semiconductor processing and processing related chemistry. The instrumentation ranged from sophisticated electro-optical and laser technology for examination…
Corrosion and Metallurgical Failure Analysis
Expert notes that corrosion is a major problem that affects many industries. Expert has spent over forty years studying and solving corrosion problems in the construction, aerospace, defense, petroleum, utility and related industries. He was also the technical editor of…
Fuel Cell Manufacturing
Expert has been developing chemical process technology for industrial materials and chemical firms for over 14 years. He has developed several novel chemical processes, including those for synthesis of advanced ceramic powders, pigments, and a wide range of inorganic materials.…
Plastics Selection, Design, Compound, Processing, Testing, Failure, Pipes and Membrane
Expert is an expert in plastic piping, having in-depth knowledge of polyethylene pipe, PE gas pipe, PVC pipe, ABS pipe, crosslinked-polyethylene (PEX) pipe, polybutylene pipe, and related fittings. He is equally proficient with pipe joining processes using solvent cement and…