Colloid Chemist and Polymer Consultant Specializing on Surface and Interface Chemistry (335)
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