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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.…
Laser Technology
Extensive experience in the use of lasers to ablate and probe material. PhD study utilized lasers to study UV based non-resonant multi photon ionization of atom sputtered semiconductor materials. Utilized lasers to direct etch silicon and wrote a number for…
Electronic Material Processing, Chemical-Physical Analysis, Device Modeling, Biomedical Sensors
Expert has over thirty years experience in the design, micro-fabrication, analysis and modeling of electronic devices, transistors, and sensor arrays. He has extensive experience with the advanced processes for device fabrication: depositing the metal electrode and contact layers by sputtering,…
Polymers Structure/Analyses/Properties, Film Properties, Catalysis, Film Applications, Additives
Expert has used his chemistry background to apply research efforts in three distinct areas; catalysis, polymer research and development, and in polymer structure property relationships in applications in films. He has catalysts patents in areas of oxidation, oligomerization, and polymerization…
Medical Devices, Biomaterials, Due Diligence, Business Development
Expert has extensive research and development expertise having spent over 20 years in the development of orthopaedic implants. This lead to over $1billion in sales. The technologies developed included calcium phosphate cement, 2 different calcium phosphate coatings, biodegradable implants and…
Medical Device Sterilization, Medical Device QA, GMP Audit, Supplier Audit, SOP\’s
Expert, Consulting Principal, is highly regarded in the medical device and sterilization industries. Areas of expertise include: medical device sterilization (Radiation and EO), quality systems development and assessment, sterilization management, medical device regulations, supplier auditing, internal auditing, nonconformity investigation and…
Parenteral/Sterile Product Formulation Development; Protein Peptide Formulation; Drug Delivery
Former Director, Formulation Research, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.- primarily parenteral formulation and drug delivery systems – Extensive experience in the areas of formulation, drug delivery and clinical manufacturing - Member of Global Formulation Research Leadership Team – Four successfully launched peptide/protein…
Biomaterials, Intraocular Lens Implants, DNA Analysis
Expert has completed doctoral studies in developing a novel polymer for intraocular lens implants. During this study she has designed several new experimental methods to detect polymer biocompatibility and toxicity to ocular and other cell types. Expert also has extensive…
Physical Characterization of Biopolymers, especially Shape Memory and Porosity
Expert's dissertation details his innovative work summarized below: • Created a method of solvent selection to make a porous xerogel (solution gelation chemistry). Demonstrated the method on two different sol-gel polymer formulations. • Created a shape-memory characterization method for porous…
Patent Infringement, Implants, Medical Devices, Surgical Devices, Surgical Implants, FDA
Expert has expertise in certain medical devices and surgical devices. He also has expertise in certain medical implants and surgical implants.