Chemical Engineer with specialties in polymer processing40 years' experience in thermoplastic processing.Thermoforming, particularly thin-gauge sections and packaging materials.Thermoplastic foam extrusion, particularly polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE, LDPE, HDPE) , propylene (PP) , polyvinyl chloride (PVC)and polyester resins (PET).Rotational molding technology and thermoforming in major appliance areas such as refrigerator linersPlastic powder technologies including powder coating of composites.In-plant technical seminars in thermoforming, foam and powder processingHeat transfer technology as applied to plastics processing.Rheological...

Fiber and Polymer Consultant with Focus on composite structures with polymer matrix and fiber reinforcement.Materials Science Consultant with industrial career and independent consulting experience in glass and polymer fibers and plastics materials science and technology for major new products in the automotive, electrical, aircraft and marine markets:Glass fibers and polymer fibers properties, advantages and weaknesses.Plastics and composite materials processing techniquesInterfacial science pertaining to blends and fiber/matrix interfaceAlloys and composite materialsMaterial characterization, testing and optimization for specific applica...

Consulting chemical engineer with expertise in PVC, productivity improvement, reactor design and chemical process engineering.PVC Polymerization (SPVC and EPVC)Plant Debottlenecking and Productivity ImprovementPilot Plant and Bench Scale Reactor Design (R&D)Chemical Process Engineering2003 - Present Independent Consultant1991 - 2003 Saudi Basic Industries Corp, Group Leader PVC Research & DevelopmentLed a team of 19 people with responsibility to PVC plant improvement, product development, and customer service. Wo...

Organic chemist consultant specializes in polymers for coating paper, textiles and nonwovens including surfactant-stabilized latices, colloid-stabilized latices, core-shell polymers, graft polymers, solution polymers, emulsion polymersSpecialty polymer development for paper, textile, non-woven applications.Adhesion optimization between coating and substrate.Surfactant-stabilized latices, colloid-stabilized latices.Core-shell polymers.Polymerization methods: Solution polymers, emulsion polymers, resin modificaton and cross-linking systems.Cationic latices and hybrid latices.Functional textile and paper sizes such as water-repellent or oil...

Polyolefin expert in polyethylene and polypropylene markets and process technologyPolyolefin markets, customers, processors, products and process technology selection.Polyolefin resin producers, extruders, compounders and converters.Worldwide prospective on petrochemical and plastics industries with a focus on polyethylene and polypropylene.Pelleting and compounding experience for linear low density polyethylene and high density polyethylene.Central and South America markets for polyolefin resins and films.Speaks Spanish and English.Independent Consultant, 20...

Polymer processing, compounding mold design, film production and plastic quality control; plastic resin selecton; plastic forming technology.In-depth technical knowledge of polymer's technology.High performance film technology, production equipment, maintenance and use.Plastic resin selection and new resin development.Plastic compounding plant design, and start-up assistance.Plastic processing machine design and technical experience.New plastic product design and existing product improvements.Injection mold design and improvements to existing plastic tooling methodsInjection molding and extrusion processing technologies.Plastic quality con...

Expert witness on the subjects of rubber and plastic technology, adhesives, coating and failure analysis. Development of plastics and elastomers. Technical translations for books, articles, patents and manuals.Fluoropolymer science and technology (polymerization: surfactant systems, C-8 replacement; coatings, processing).Polymer film extrusion and orientation.Rubber science and technology.Thermoplastic elastomers.Tire manufacture and testing.Radiation technology as related to polymers, coatings and adhesives.Coatings and adhesives.Rubber latex chemistry, technology and use.Environmental aspects of polymer manufacture and processing.Technic...

Technical Market Consultant of Value Added Plastic Parts with Recent Focus on Plastic Films For Solar Photovoltaic ApplicationsValue added plastics products including films, sheets and monofilaments.Plastic films used in solar cells, photovoltaic arrarys.Photovoltaic modules, commercial aircraft interiors and replication films.Technical service for plastic films and acrylic cast sheets.Marketing strategy development implementation.Plastic business creation and marketing, with both direct and distributor sales.Tomar...

Polymer Consultant and Expert Witness: Natural Fibers, Composite Products, Barrier Film and Plastic Forming Technology Chemicals, polymers and related plastic forming techniques. Expert witness. Natural fibers plastic composites. Thermal, mechanical, and rheological barrier properties of materials. Plastic film properties including dimensional stability, optical properties, adhesive and cohesive failure, occurrence of gel defects, and bubble instability during blown film process.Chemicals, polymers and related plastic forming techniques.Natural fibers plastic composites.Thermal, mechanical, and rheological barrier properties of materi...

Printing and coating expert for plastic films, foils and packaging substrates. Skilled with many different coating, packaging and printing processes. Experienced in printing and coating technology spanning traditional methods to digital printing and 100% reactive systems. Application areas include surfacing, insulating films, barrier films, beverage packaging, construction supplies, architectural materials and protective coatings.Printing and coating consultant for plastic films, foils and packaging substrates. Expert with many different coating, packaging and printing processes. Experienced in printing and coating technology spanning...