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Biobased Materials, Silica and Sol-Gel Chemistry, Green and Sustainable Chemistry
He is an expert in all aspects of silica and sol-gel chemistry. His expertise includes silica films and coatings, silica insulators, fumed silica, spherical silica, silica supports, silica coatings for ceramics, silica in polymer composites and also hybrid silica organic…
Diving Accident Investigation
Bob notes that corrosion is a major problem that affects many industries. Bob 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…
Fiber Spinning, Polymer Processing, and Composites Manufacturing
Expert's research in fiber spinning focuses on the development of new processes to improve fiber strength and fiber spinning economics. His group has a great interest in solving grand challenges from the polymer/fiber industry. The approaches his group takes involve…
Organic Chemistry, Biocatalysis, Fermentation, Industrial Biotechnology, Chemical Process Development, Patent Liaison, Expert Witness for Patent Litigation
Expert has over 30 years of experience leading process development groups in a variety of fields. He employs biocatalysis and other biological methods to perform organic synthesis. In his current role, Expert offers executive-level technical strategy, project management, and due…
Industrial, Conveyors, Bulk Systems, Construction, Machinery, Hydraulics, Maintenance, Operations
Expert has been exposed to and improved safety and performance in most every aspect of bulk handling systems. From the beginning as a system electrician up to Systems O&M manager. Eventually starting his own business to design, fabricate, construct, service,…
Medical Devices
Expert has about 10 publications on ablation. He published papers on this area and had grants to develop radio-frequency cardiac and liver ablation systems. He founded and directed a laboratory for medical device testing under IEC standards. Overview of Skills:…
Polymer Materials
Since 2008, Expert has served as the Dean of Engineering at a private university in MN. From 1996-2008, Expert was Professor of Chemical Engineering. He has been honored nationally for his teaching and research as a Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar. Prior…
Materials, Packaging, Sustainability
Expert has worked on thermoplastics for almost 30 years and on bioplastics and sustainable materials and packaging for over 20 years. For bioplastics and sustainable materials and packaging, he has worked on processing, formulating, developing, commercializing, testing and certification of…
UV/EB Technology
Expert can provide formulations, processing guidelines and help select proper equipment for clients. He can also work with customers to solve problems such as air entrapment in the coatings or inks or wetting out problems or poor adhesion to a…
Essential Oils, Flavour (Flavor) and Fragrance Materials
Expert has spent over 40 years in the essential oil industry. He was also CEO of a global company processing, deterpenating and concentrating citrus oil on both sides of the Atlantic. He has given various papers on the subject and…