Polymer Formulation and Characterization Expert and Laboratory Facilities (1173)
Expertise
Materials characterization and testing
Polymer structure-property relationships
Formulating thermoplastics and elastomers for specific mechanical properties
Dielectric (MHz-GHz) property measurement
Mechanical, thermal, microscopic, spectroscopic analysis
Tribology
Finite Element Analysis
Experience
2003 - Present Independent Consultant
Testing facilities for plastics and elastomers. Expertise on mechanical properties of materials, failure analysis and life predictions.
1999 - 2003 Alcatel Telecommunications, Claremont, NC, Senior Research Scientist
Nucleating packages for impact modified polypropylenes; thermoplastic compounding for easy access buffer tubes; cost reduction of steel tapes; buffer tube material for emergency repair kits
1992 - 1999 Beloit Manhattan Research and Development, Clarks Summit, PA, Senior Research Scientist
Work included:
Failure analysis of roll covers for paper machines
Management of polymer characterization laboratory and group
Research of elastomers Including, adhesion, tribology, finite element analysis, and compounding
Test expertise in thermal conductivity, acoustic analysis, surface analysis of composites, water transport, linear and non-linear mechanical properties, electron microscopy, EDAX, test method development
1985 - 1986 IBM Research, San Jose, CA
Assisted with designing and developing a monitor to characterize concentration and orientation of asymmetric iron oxide particles in a flow field
Spring 1985 AMI American Microsystems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA
Investigated thermal properties of molding compounds used for IC packaging
1983 - 1985 NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Explored infrared methods to characterize sizing on graphite fibers
Honors & Publications
Many professional papers and presentations
6 patents issued or pending
Education
Ph.D. Materials Engineering and Science (MESC), Virginia Polytechnic Institute ~and State University, Blacksburg, VA
MS Chemistry, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
BS Chemistry, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY