Polymer Chemist for Conductive Polymers and Sensor Devices (320)
Expertise
Electrical and optical properties of plastic and elastomeric materials.
Applications of conductive polymers for electronic housings, antistatic packaging and sensors.
Formulation of conductive polymer composites and coatings with designed electrical properties.
Comparisons of the economic and technical performance of conductive polymers and material systems for fiber optics, sensors, wire and cable, piezoelectric and pyroelectric systems.
Medical and food packaging applications of polymeric materials for high gas barrier packaging, high heat resistant polymer packaging, and packaging for microwave applications.
Development of microwavable and dual ovenable packaging systems.
Proprietary studies and special reports, such as market opportunity studies for for electrically conducting polymeric materials, hydrophilic polymers and health-care uses of plastics and films.
Development of wood preservative chemical systems.
Experience
University Adjunct Professor 1999 – Present
Teach courses in chemistry and environmental sciences.
Research program investigating the use of silver-based chemicals to replace chromate copper arsenate for preserved wood products.
Independent Consultant 1978 – Present
Independent laboratory research and market research consultant in chemicals and plastics technology.
Focus on the development of medical devices, polymer packaging materials and sensors for microwavable and ovenable plastic cookware.
Lab work on high performance plastic composites.
Extensive research on polymer production using novel catalysts, initiators, and condensation methods.
Studies on new markets for metals, plastics and specialty chemicals.
Senior Scientist and Research Manager, Industrial Company 1969 -1978
Responsible for the design of novel reprographic systems and for the commercial development of architectural formulations for use with ceramic tile.
Ceramic tile research performed between 1975 and 1978 in the capacities of senior scientist and research manager at the Tile Council of America, Inc.,now at Anderson, SC.
Honors & Publications
Society of Plastics Engineers
American Chemical Society (Sectional Chairman-Elect)
Chemical Management and Resources Association
Various U. S. Patents
Papers given at meetings of The:American Chemical Society, Society of Plastics Engineers and the Plastics Institute of America
Education
B. A., Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, NY
M.B.A., Business Management/Finance, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Ph.D., Physical Organic Chemistry, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN