Expert in battery design, lithium-ion batteries, and battery separators.Battery design and simulation.Battery separators, battery components and battery material's technology.Lithium-ion battery development.Hybrid electric vehicles battery power systems.Enterprise information systems for batteries and fuel cells.Microporous plastic separators for batteries and Li ion cellsIndependent Consultant, 1999 - PresentConsultant and software provider for battery related battery design, operatons and simulation.Director, Advanced Product Development, PolyStor Corporation, 1998...

GE veteran skilled in silicone polymers, membrane and transport technology and most recently development of ceramic metal halide lamps.Synthesis of silicone polymers.Gas permeation in polymers and liquids.Facilitated transport in membranes and fluid separation.Immobilized liquid membranes and development on ultra-thin polymeric membranes.Membrane based water softening.Membrane oxygen enrichment systems.Methylchlorosilane catalysis and the production of chlorosilanes.Technology and production of ceramic metal halide lamps.Refrigerator foam insulation materials and systems.Optimizing performance of polyurethane foam insulation.Reverse osmosi...

Experienced engineering consultant specializing in chemical reactor simulation, design and process optimization and process scale-upChemical reactor design and optimization.Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).Plasma deposition and processing.Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling.Process optimization via statistical Design of Experiments (DOE).Plant and laboratory health, safety, and environmental issues.Intellectual Property (IP) issues (registered USPTO Patent Agent).Superconductivity and electrochemical processing.General specialty chemical plant operations, optimization and troubleshooting.Membrane sepa...

New Product and Process Development Consultant with a Particular Specialty in Separation, Purification, and Filtration TechnologiesSeparation, fractionation, and purification technologies.Supercritical fluid technologies developing extraction and reactive systems in the alternative energy, neutraceutical, and semiconductor industries.Membrane separation.Phase equilibrium measurement and modeling at conditions up to high temperatures and pressures.Water filtration and purification.Point -of- use filters (e.g., Brita water filters).Development of CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear) equipment using state-of-the-art technologies.

Analytical and Separation Chemistry Consultant Specializing in Mineral Liquor Concentrators of interfaced RO, IX, NF, MF, Systems and Aqueous Gel and Coating Formulations Analyzed by Electro, Spectra, Atomic, and Surface probe TechniquesSoftware design and software analysis on mineral liquor concentrators using cartridge membrane, (RO), Reverse Osmosis and (NF) Nanofiltration elements) ion exchange, (DOWEX) modules.Hands on experience on a variety of electrochemical techniques (i.e. CV, Pulse,.AC impedance) applied to corrosion and energy devices (fuel and galvanic cells).Macromolecular (Polyelectrolyte), colloid, and surfactant thin film...

Chemical Process Development Consultant Specializing in Chemical Reaction Engineering, Structured Catalysts, High-Temperature Catalytic Processes, and Ion Transport MembranesHeterogeneous catalyst development and evaluation, with emphasis in structured catalysts.Production of hydrogen and synthesis gas through steam reforming and autothermal reforming.Ceramic high-temperature ion transport membranes for oxygen production and syngas generation.Defining, designing, and managing installation of research and development equipment and control systems from laboratory to pilot scale.Process and reactor modeling using a variety of tools, includin...

Ph.D. Bioengineering Consultant Specializing in Biomaterials, Electrospinning (Polymer Fibers), Surface Conjugation, Biocompatibility, Microfluidics, Cell Mechanics, Tissue Engineering (Craniofacial Organs)Synthesis of polymer hydrogels for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.Fabrication of electrospun polymer fiber mats.Polymer surface conjugation with bioactive peptide sequences.Polymer and peptide characterization.Microfluidic laboratory setup for tumor metastasis modeling and kinetic studies.Advanced quantitative microscopy imaging and data analysis.Streamlining molecular biology laboratory operations.Project Management, qual...

Phosphates, Phosphoric Acid, and Alkali Process Development ConsultantChemical and process development.Analytical method development.Membrane filtration and separation.Carbon treatment and absorption.Solvent extraction of phosphoric acid.Electrochemical cell operation.Crystallization processes for carbonates, phosphates and peroxides.Ion exchange processes to remove heavy metals.Processing of phosphate salts including dipotassium phosphate (DKP).Statistical process control.Experimental design.Undisclosed Company, Senior Chemist and Laboratory Manager, 2007 - PresentGlass...

Analysis of Soft Materials Expert Witness Reports and Mechanical Characterization of Soft Matter - Ph.D., Medical Device Expert Experienced researcher with a demonstrated history of project management in academic and industrial settings. Excellent communication and presentation skills in chemistry, materials science, data analysis, and polymers. Measurement of tensile and compressive properties of biomedical polymers and metals. Expert Witness Experience  Aided in characterization and compilation of results for hernia mesh litigation. Prepared data for thesis advisor to serve as expert witness in this litigation.

Chemical Process and Catalyst Technology Evaluation, Licensing, Patent Analysis, Sales and Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Studies, & Strategic PlanningCatalyst and Process Technologies ProductionAcetic acid and acetic anhydride.1,4-butanediol, tetrahydrofuran and gamma butyrolactone.n-butanol and isobutanol, n-butyraldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, 2-ethylhexanol.Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.Ethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycols, ethylene glycol ethers, ethanolamines, ethyleneamines, ethoxylates, and polyetherpolyols..Formaldehyde and formic acid.Hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide.Maleic anhydride and phthalic anhydride.Methyl...