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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…
Nanocomposites, Innovation Methods, and Award-Winning Developments
Expert has 30 years’ experience developing polymeric materials systems, manufacturing processes, products and validation test methods for automotive interior and exterior trim components. Teams he led won four Society of Plastics Engineers-Automotive Division International Awards for most innovative new materials…
Plastics Recycling and Life Cycle Analysis
Expert has been involved with PET bottle resin since leading the Eastman Chemical commercialization team on the product (Eastman then the world's largest producer of PET bottle resins). He is well acquainted with all the commercial PET bottle formulations and…
Blow Molding, Product Development, Training, Bottles, Plastic Containers, PET Preforms
Expert has worked for three blow molding machine manufacturers and gained a solid understanding of the blow molding industry. In his capacity as Employer, Expert is being called upon to trouble-shoot machine and process problems. He advises clients on optimized…
Blow Molding, Plastic Bottles, and Packaging
Expert has extensive experience in all aspect of PET bottle blowing, starting from preform and product design, through prototype operations and into full production. He has extensive knowledge of the injection molding process and machinery for the manufacturing of preforms…
Polymer Selection for Food, Automotive, and Electronic Markets
Expert has an in-depth understanding of the high-pressure synthesis copolymerization of ethylene with combinations of co-monomers such as acrylates, vinyl acetate, (meth)acrylic acid, and carbon monoxide. His knowledge results from the high-pressure pilot plant work performed under his direction to…
Polyurethanes; Crystalline Polymers; Dielectric Properties; Ion-containing Polymers
Summary: Although I retired from Penn State in July '18, I continue to be engaged in the scientific / technical side of polymer science and engineering. I am more actively seeking external consulting opportunities, including serving as an expert witness.…
Water Soluble Polymers and Surfactants
During his career, Expert has been intimately involved in the synthesis, scale-up, and applications of hydrophilic polymers. He has experience with natural, semisynthetic, and synthetic polymers, with major application areas such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textile-finishing, and mastics. His research group…