Expert in analysis of protein folding, structure of fullerenes and composite life prediction due to thermal exposureResearch on protein folding using electrospray ionization techniques and sector mass spectrometers, mass spectrometricStudies of fullerenes and modified fullerenes using advanced analytical methods.Carbon fiber composite testing and reliabilityThermo oxidative degradation of polymers and polymer composites1997 - Present Washington University, Assistant Director of Mass SpectrometryLeads research group studying...

Composite Consultant: Aircraft - Space, Machine Building, Nondestructive Testing, Chemical Technology, Coal-Oil, Powder Metallurgy and National Defense TechnologySenior Scientist and Supervisor with over twenty years of successful experience leading cross functional teams in Micromechanics of microinhomogeneous media and composite materials. Specific experience in:Nanocomposites.Particular and fiber reinforced composites with metal-matrix, plastic-matrix and ceramic-matrix.Functionally graded composites.Suspensions and emulsions.Geomaterials.Constitutive modeling of composites.Multiscale analysis of composite materials.Thermo-elasto-plas...

Ph.D. Polymer Physicist specializing in the structures and composition of properties of polymers, including modeling softwareInternational recognition in the understanding and prediction of structure-processing-morphology-property-performance relationships in polymers (thermoplastics, thermosets, and rubbers/elastomers); and in their blends, foams, films, coatings and composites.Polymer blends, foams, films, coatings, and composites.Fundamental physics of materials in specific classes of polymers and problem solving in the full range of industrial polymers.Product development, manufacturing processes, polymer material testing and character...

Mechanical design engineer with emphasis on fracture mechanics, failure prediction and plasma and CVD processing.Mechanical DesignSolid ModelingBiomedical EngineeringStatistical AnalysisDamage and Fracture MechanicsVacuum DesignOptics and Laser EngineeringMicro and Nano PositioningMetal Failure BehaviorProcess ControlPlasma ProcessingChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)Shock Physics1996 - 2004 Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Technical Staff MemberConducted experimental damage mechanics research predicting ductile fracture in...

Ph.D. Materials Engineer specializing in polymer formulations, characterization and property optimizationMaterials characterization and testing.Polymer structure-property relationships.Formulating thermoplastics and elastomers for specific mechanical properties.Dielectric (MHz-GHz) property measurement.Mechanical, thermal, microscopic, spectroscopic analysisTribology.Finite Element Analysis.Independent Consultant, 2003 - PresentProviding polymer characterization and engineering support.Alcatel Telecommunications, Claremont, NC, Senior R...

Composite materials engineer with expertise in tooling and manufacturing.Composite materials, processes, engineering and product development.Composite mold, preform, tool, part and component design and production.High energy physics materials and applications.Superconducting magnet/MRI science, engineering and design.Composites applications for auto, bus, truck and lightweight structures.Magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) development and promotion.Expert witness for insurance companies and law firms and international advisory to research organizations and industries within the European Community.

Polyurethane formulation expert including elastomers, foams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, water dispersions for electronics, automotive, space, construction, agricultural applicationsFormulation development of polyurethane products, including elastomers, rigid and elastic foams, adhesives, structural adhesives, sealants, coatings, water dispersionsPolyurethane products for electronics, automotive, space, construction, agricultural, and other applications.Polyurethanes for medical application, including immobilization casts, implantable foams, implantable load bearing elastomers, and adhesives.Evaluation of new and novel polyurethane ra...

Polyurethane formulation and production expert witness for polyurethanes in electronics, automotive, space, medical, construction, agricultural applicationsFormulation development of polyurethane products for automotive, space, medical, agricultural, construction, and other applications.Scale-up of polyurethane formulations and products.Synthesis of NCO-prepolymers and quasi-prepolymers for elastomers, binders, sealants.Polyurethane elastomers: Cast elastomers, one-shot elastomers, spray elastomers, clear elastomers.Evaluation of new and novel polyurethane raw material in polyurethane applications.Synthesis of polyether polyols for rigi...

Consultant Expert in Solid State Physics and Thermal and Electrical Transport of Materials: Metals, Semimetals, Semiconductors, Carbons & Graphites, Intercalation Compounds, Polymer-Matrix Composites, Carbon Nanotubes and Other Nanoscopic SystemsResearch and DevelopmentExperimental solid state physics related to electronic and thermal transport properties.Cryophysics and nanotechnology as related to thermal transport.Quantum transport (electronic, thermal) effects in mesoscopic systems.Novel synthetic conductors of heat and electricity and thermal management science and materials.Non conventional solid state energy conversion, mainly the...

Physical Chemist Consultant with Particular Focus on Yarns, Dyeable Fibers, Carbon Fibers, Nylon, Organic Fibers, Kevlar and SpinningOrganic fiber manufacturing process and fine structure and property relationships.Real time in process structure measurement: X-ray and Raman.Fiber characterization, both fine structure and macroscopic properties.Translation of fiber fine structure to functional properties, e.g. tensile, dye, elongation.Translation of fiber properties to final product strength in spun yarns and spun-bonded non-wovens.Staple yarn spinning (OES), process characterization, product development.Processing, structure, property re...