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Plastic and Coating Stabilization; Controlled Degradation Analysis and Design; Analytical Services
Expert's knowledge in the area of amorphous and crystalline polymers is based on 36 years in the field, having worked with all commercially available amorphous, crystalline, and semicrystalline resins. His knowledge includes physical properties and stabilization at many levels and…
Strategic New Product Development Management for Paints, Coatings, and Polymers
As an independent consultant, Expert, Jr. has provided strategic product development services to companies involved in marketing products to coating manufacturers. He also has provided product development consulting to small paint companies. As Vice President of Research and Development for…
Fiberglass Materials
During his tenure as Head of the Advanced Chemistry and Analytical Research Department at PPG Industries, Expert guided research in inorganic membranes, conductive fiberglass products, flame-retardant fiberglass products, and acid- and base-resistant fiberglass products. He explored the use of fiberglass…
Chemical Analysis, Polymer Characteristics
Expert P. Expert has devoted a large part of his 40-year career to polymer characterization and macromolecular physical sciences. As a physical polymer chemist at the US Rubber Company and for some 35 years afterwards at Allied Chemical/AlliedSignal, much of…
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.…
Polymer Coatings, Adhesives Development, Polymer Characterization, Expert Witness
Expert is actively involved in the development of a wide range of polymer films and coatings for his clients. He has particular expertise in the development of ultraviolet and electron-beam-curable coatings, both clear and pigmented. He has developed close working…