Glass and Ceramics Forensic Investigator (105)
Expertise
Synthesis, characterization and manufacturing of inorganic materials.
Preparation of pure compounds.
Theory of operation of display devices such as gas discharge panels.
Knowledge of materials and techniques required in lamp and display technology.
Glass: Problems associated with glass articles such a lamps and lighting information display.
Environmental: waste water, oil spills, leaking underground tanks, air quality.
Patents and patent litigation.
Experience
Independent Consultant
Glass articles
Ceramics
Lamps
Lighting
Molecular Energy Research, Allied Chemical
Luminescent Technology, Westinghouse, Sylvania.
Laboratory Manager
Director of Research
Staff Scientist
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (London)
American Chemical Society
American Ceramic Society
A.A.A.S.
New Jersey Inst. of Chemistry (past president)
Sigma XI
American Inst. of Chemists
Honors & Publications
Accomplishments:
Laser crystals and methods of crystal growth
Phosphors and related materials
Needs and problems in fluorescent lamp industry
17 New lamp materials and processes
20 New phosphors and chemical processes
PUBLICATIONS:
Author of more than 100 technical articles and 20 US Patents.
Author of four books on:
Solid state chemistry
Luminescence
Inorganic polymeric glasses
Artificial lighting devices
Lamps
Phosphors
Cathode ray tube
Education
Ph. D., Physical Chemistry
Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry
A. B., Chemistry, M. S.