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Analysis of Polymer Additives, NMR & other Techniques
Current interests include studies on the oxidation and stabilisation of polyolefins, the antioxidant mechanisms and performance of biological antioxidant in polymers, synthesis of reactive compatibilisers for polymer blends, upgrading properties of polymers by reactive processing techniques, free radical grafting reactions…
Process Plant Design and De-bottlenecking, Gas Phase Polymerization and Material Handling
Expert has two decades of process plant expertise with significant proficiency developed in polyethylene and polypropylene technology, process evaluation and plant design. Expert has applied his process engineering knowledge to improvements, optimization, trouble-shooting and projects in chemical and petrochemical plant…
Chemical Plant Safety Services, Hazard Studies, SIL, Risk Assessment, DSEAR, Water Hammer
Expert's main area of interest is chemical plant and process safety. He has led HazOp [Hazard and Operability] studies on many plants from large scale, high hazard plants using well-established technology (e.g. manufacture of hydrogen fluoride, high density polyethylene, etc)…
Polymer Science
Expert has worked in the coatings industry for 3 years prior to working at a large petrochemical company for 6 years. After that he spent another year and 3 months working for a large polyolefin company in Austria. During this…
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.…
Biodegradable Systems for Controlled-Release Drug Delivery
Expert has a D.Sc. in bioorganic chemistry, a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry and over 25 years of experience in analytical and physical chemistry of biopolymers. In a very recent assignment Expert has established and directed an analytical chemistry department with…
Packaging: All Types and Processes. Developments, Cost Savings, Complexity Reductions, Sourcing
Expert has spent over 24 years designing consumer products & packaginng for consumer goods across all categories from fresh, chilled, ambient, frozen foods, beverages, toiletries, cosmetics, fragrances, household, home ware, clothing, toys, hard goods, automotive, electronic, etc etc categories. Her…
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling, Reliability and Maintenance Management, and Plant Turnarounds
Expert is a chemical engineer with 32 years' experience in asset management consulting, training and plant operations in oil and gas, mining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and flexible packaging in global companies. He has worked as a senior consultant with leading U.S.-based…
Polymer Processing, Rheology and Composites, including Nanocomposites
Expert has personal experience with resin transfer molding and pultrusion. He has published work on modeling of pultrusion of vinyl ester composites. He teaches a graduate-level course on composite material processing. Expert has been doing research on polymer nanocomposites since…
PVC/Additive/Processing Technology, Lab Testing Equipment, PVC Industry
With over 35 years in industrial management of research, customer technical service, marketing and sales (in the PVC and additive industries), and an ability to communicate effectively both in writing and "one-on-one" in person, as well as experience in management…