Fluoroplolymer Consultant: PTFE Fine Powder, Dispersions, Teflon, Fluoropolymers, Nafion Fluorinated Sulfonic Acid Polymer and Tedlar Polyvinyl Fluoride (1233)
Expertise
Expert consultant on PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) fine powder formulation, processing and PTFE applications.
Consultant on PTFE dispersion, formulations, and applications.
PTFE powder and dispersion coatings and formulations.
Experienced with "Nafion" fluorinated sulfonic acid polymer and "Nafion" copolymers technology and applications.
Fabrication and use of "Tedlar" polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) copolymer resins and films
Part design and optimization, including failure analysis of plastic parts.
Fluoropolymer processing and fabrication technologies.
Environmental compliance and recycling and disposal of plastics
Multilayer plastic films.
Biologics Bags.
Pharmaceutical packaging.
Chem-bio materials, lamination, extrusion coating and adhesion.
Surface modification and adhesion, particularly for fluoropolymers.
Process development (e.g., melt extrusion of PVF).
Twin screw extrusion of nylon, polyester, PVC and PVF.
Flame retarders and retardant formulation of plastics.
Coal liquefaction (doctoral dissertation).
Experience
Du Pont Company, 1982 - 2005
Senior Research Associate DuPont Fluoroproducts
Team leader for material selection, design and application development of biologics bags, liquid pharmaceutical packaging, electroless Ni-PTFE composites, Nafion and fabric resistant to chemical-biological warfare agents. Support of new fluoropolymer architecture programs.
Develop new applications, products and processes using fluorinated and non-fluorinated materials.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of researchers and technicians.
Provided technology/business advice to senior management.
Developed electroless Ni-PTFE coatings, microcoaxial wires for wireless devices.
Developed multiplayer films of fluoroplastics and thermoplastics.
Developed multiple durable fabrics using carbon, fluoropolymer and Nafion membranes funded by the US Military.
Senior Technical Consultant Du Pont Fluoropolymers
Team leader for new products, application development and customer support for DuPont Fluoroproducts (New Growth Ventures).
Team developed all Teflon PTFE fine powder and dispersion products for NA, SA, and AP.
Technology guardian for all PTFE applications.
Developed and commercialized a new fine powder (Teflon 62XT, GB Certification Project) and four dispersion PTFE products using Six Sigma methodologies.
Provided technical consulting regarding PTFE expansions, acquisitions and investment around the globe
Technical Consultant Du Pont Fluoropolymers
Technical sales representative for Teflon PTFE granular and micropowder resins.
Provided PTFE customer support for applications and new product development.
Developing new products for new customers and for new applications.
Competitive analysis and intellectual property for new technology.
Led PACE team that developed and commercialized a new line of modified granular PTFE resins (Teflon NXT).
Developed and patented technology for non-destructive identification of fluoropolymer resins and parts.
Developed and patented new efficient PTFE part sintering process
Research Associate Du Pont Fluoropolymers
Developing new low-pressure PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) polymer synthesis PVF coating product development
Developed low-pressure polymerization of vinyl fluoride (VF) and a PVF-based exterior coating
Developed polymer and durable coatings using a PVF primer and topcoat
Senior Technical Specialist Du Pont Polymer Products
Provided technical service for Tedlar PVF films for coatings, laminatons and specialty applications n aerospace and surface transportation markets.
Technical support for aerospace and surface transportation and new-product development for Tedlar PVF films.
Lead representative for assisting customers that were developing new products and new product applications.
Developed and commercialized low flammability Tedlar PVF films for aerospace and surface transportation applications.
Solved thermal stability and flame resistance issues of aircraft and surface transportation films.
Developed and patented a new aerospace laminate for aircraft interior walls.
Research Engineer
New product and process development Tedlar PVF films.
Developed conductive PVF films using novel fillers.
Developed a new manufacturing process for PVF extrusion using twin-screw extrusion to streamline single screw process
New product development and process support for nylon and polyester fibers.
Developed and patented special cationic dyeable nylon/polyester co-spun fiber.
Honors & Publications
Professional Societies and Affiliations
Member Society of Plastics Engineers, American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and Phi Lambda Upsilon (Chemical Honorary Society)
Member editorial board of Journal of ASTM International, 2005 to present
Editorial Board Member, Chemical Engineering and Chemical publications, Knovel Corp.
Patents
More than 8 issued patents in the area of biologic filmes, sealing fluropplastic filme, fluorescent fluorplastic , sintering PTFE and technical issues related to Tedlar PDV Film..
Books
Author: a two-volume handbook on technology and science of fluoropolymers.
Co-author: a handbook on technology and applications of fluoropolymers.
Author: Surface Treatment of Materials for Adhesion, to be published in 2006.
Author and editor for Adhesion Technology Handbook, in 2006.
Many publications, symposium presentations and professional papers.
Education
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan
M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran