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Metallocenes, Catalysis
ZIEGLER POLYMERIZATION; ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST; METALLOCENE. Expert has made major contributions in metallocene catalysts used for Ziegler-Natta olefin polymerization. He has studied new methods for generating catalysts, polymerization mechanisms, and structures of intermediates in catalytic polymerization. ASYMMETRIC INDUCTION; ENANTIOSELECTIVE CATALYSIS. Expert…
Polymer Compounding, Recycling and Degradation Sciences
Expert has a strong background in polymer blend, processing and rubber/plastics formulation design, with an emphasis is in long-term weathering, stabilizer choices, burn resistance and code approvals. Expert has a proven record to show that he meets marketing goals and…
Packaging Economics, Supply Chain, Benchmarking, Products, Processes, Market Data, Design, Financial
Expert has both a theoretical background and hands-on knowledge of extrusion processes of all types, including coatings, lamination, and film production. He has broad experience with these processes and the corresponding equipment. He has worked on the production floor with…
Polymers, Plastics, Composites, Plastic Pipe, Composite Pipe, and Failure Analysis
Throughout his 41-plus-year career experience in the plastics industry, Expert has worked in research and development, product development, technical services, application development, failure analysis, sales, marketing, market development, business development, R&D management, small business unit management, trade association management and…
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…
Supramolecular Chemistry and DNA Sensing
Expert is a supramolecular chemist with an interest in chemical sensor and biomedical sensor design. He has experience in DNA sensing, in particular fluorescent sensors for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and DNA base modifications (e.g. epigenetic changes). He also has…
Catalyst Development, Molybdenum Chemistry, Process Development
Expert (prefers "Expert") worked for Climax Molydbenum company where R&D work involved the preparation and testing of many molybdenum-based catalysts. The catalyst supports included alumina, silica, charcoal, titania, and zirconia. Model processes involved reforming, HDS, and syngas conversion to hydrocarbons.…
Chemistry and Materials-Based New Product Development, Polymers, Catalysis, Fuel Cells, etc.
He has spent more than 10 years working on aspects of Ziegler-Natta polymerization of olefins, including work on catalysts, cocatalysts, metallocene catalysis, polymerization processes and polymer properties. He combines BS, MS and PhD degrees in inorganic chemistry with 10 +…
Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymers, Materials Testing, Plastics, Surface Chemistry, Biomaterials
Expert is a Ph.D. chemist with extensive industrial and academic experience. Industrial experience includes bench-level work at DuPont and senior executive experience at Bausch & Lomb. A former professor of polymer science at The University of Akron with over 100…
Polymer Synthesis and Properties, Catalysis, Physical-Organic Chemistry, and Molecular Modeling
Expert R. Expert has over 30 years R&D experience with major chemical companies in designing new organic polymers, developing and improving polymerization processes, and inventing new polymerization catalysts. His primary focus has been on exploratory research for new product and…