Expertise

• Colloid chemistry and dynamics of polymers and surface active species at interfaces.
• Polymer composites and nanocomposites resulting in hybrid properties.
• Polymer-solvent interactions and dynamics at the interface.
• Polymer characterization specializing in NMR spectroscopy.
• Structure and dynamics in surfactant systems.
• Friction material design, synthesis and testing.

Experience

• University Professor of Chemistry, currently Senior Research Investigator,1976 %u2013 Present

Honors & Publications

• Faculty Excellence Award, 1987 - 1991
• Research Scholar Award, 1983 - 1984
• Secretary, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., ACS, 1990 - 1991
• Member: American Chemical Society (ACS Divs. of: Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, and Polymeric Materials); American Physical Society (APS, Div. of Polymer Physics); Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Director: Institute for Applied Chemistry
• Director: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Lab 1986 - 1991
• Co-Director: Friction Materials Laboratory 1988 - 1991
• Director, Molecular Modeling Computer Learning Center, 1989 - 1991
• Member, Paint and Coatings Short Course Program, 1986 - 1991
• Assistant Editor, "Polymers Preprints", Division of, Polymer Chemistry, Inc., ACS, 1986 %u2013 1990
• 73 Publications listed on original resume.
• 91 Papers presented.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Physical Chemistry
• M.S., Eastern Illinois University, Physical Chemistry
• B.S., Eastern Illinois University, Chemistry