Expert consultant in thermoplastic elastomers and engineering plastics, including product development, properties, compounding, analysis and marketing.Thermoplastic elastomers, materials, properties, selection, problem solving.Engineering plastics, ABS, PC, nylon, PET, PBT, alloys, filled and fiber reinforced.Filled and reinforced PP, compounds, properties.Impact modifiers for PVC, nylons, PC, PC/PBT, PC/PET and related toughness testing.Flame retardant thermoplastic compounds and flame resistance testing (UL 94-VO).Compounding of thermoplastics, equipment, compounds, properties, processing.Testing and characterization of polymeric materia...

Technical operations consultant on sterile packaging, electronic materials, injection molding, elastomeric resin compounding and compositesSterile packaging, design, production and testing of medical devices.Microbial film barrier of porous materials.Electronic printed circuit board production and assembly.Electronic PCB failure analysis and process troubleshooting.Organic matrix composite material production and troubleshooting.Injection molding of thermoset and thermoplastic resins.Compounding of high performance elastomeric resins.Material selection/optimization for harsh environments.

Wood and forest products expert on wood science and technology, wood preservation, wood performance, fire retardants, and expert witnessWood science and technology expert, including wood composite products such as plywood and particleboard.Problems in wooden structures, wooden members and wood components caused by biological and non-biological agents.Performance of wood preservatives and fire retardant systems.Wood durability and technology to improve wood durability.Creosote use in wood preservation, such as railroad ties.Drying, storage, and treatment of wood products.Inspections for architects, engineers, pest control operators, insuran...

Consultant for silicone polymers, silicone formulations, silicone processing specializing in breast implantsSilicone polymers, silicone formulations and silicone processing.Silicone material for FDA applications.Proficient in catheter balloon technology.Silicone materials for breast implants and other medical devices.FDA requirements for GMP's and preclinical testing of materials for medical devices and ISO 9001.Specialty silicone systems for medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.Knowledge of international market segments, customers and demand for specialty silicon materials.New business formation, start up, divestiture and purch...

Plastics consultant and expert witness for plastic products and markets, especially for plastic pipe and conduit.Plastic market analysis, including thermoplastic olefins, elastomers and vulcanizates products.Plastic market analysis, including plastic pipe and conduit products, markets and technology.Plastic products business development, including markets, competitive analysis and acquisitions.Plastic product development including HDPE, PP, PVC, CPVC, PEX, filled and reinforced compounds.Plastic product standards development and revisions, including ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).Market penetration strategies of the pol...

Mechanical Engineering Expert in Testing and Analysis, Fabrication Processes of Composite Materials, Plastics, Rubbers. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).Polymeric EngineeringPolymeric engineering materials (plastics), including rubbers, adhesives, sandwiches, and fibersComposite materials testing.Materials for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)Laboratory ManagementMicroscopyMetrologyLab safetyWriting lab proceduresLab personnel trainingQuality Improvement-Cost ReductionSix SigmaReal time location system (RTLS)MetrologyApplied statistics

Mechanical Engineering Software Expert, specialized knowledge in finite element analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and refinery pressurized equipmentMechanical engineering with specialized software knowledge in finite element analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and pressurized equipment design for the petroleum industry.Design and analysis of mechanical components and systems in the petrochemical and railway industries.Fitness-for-service assessments and design support of pressurized equipment: elastic-plastic Finite Element Analysis (FEA), transient heat transfer analysis, creep, high-and low cycle fatigue, fracture mechani...

Certified SSPC Coatings Specialist and NACE Inspector with Specialized Knowledge In: Corrosion Engineering and Chemical Compatibility, Storage, and Shipment.Twenty Five of years experience in corrosion engineering, coatings and linings, and construction materials.Thermal insulation.Nonmetallic construction materials.Undisclosed Company, Senior Engineering Advisor, PresentProvide technical support in the corrosion engineering discipline on external coatings, internal linings, thermal in...

Glass Failure Evaluation and Testing Consultant for Architectural Glass Materials, Military and Commercial Aircraft, and Pressure Vessel Windows. Analysis LabFailure AnalysisGlass products analysis determining root cause failure.Specific glass products examinations: Architectural and building windows, locomotive windows, appliance windows, pressure vessel windows, test samples, automotive windows, military and commercial aircraft transparencies.Materials analysis: Monolithic and laminated glass (annealed glass), heat strengthened, full thermally tempered, or chemically strengthened glass.State-of-the-art glass analysis laboratory with a...

Blown and Cast Film Consultant with Expertise in Surface Science, Property Testing, Resin Selection, Product Development and Problem SolvingOver 35 years in the chemistry industry with focus on Catalysis, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, problem solving, film extrusion (cast and blown) and surface science.Product development, identifying-resolving processing issues and improving film properties.Diagnostics: Root causes in all areas of polymer chemistry, additives, resins, film production, surface science and customer film applications, providing robust solutions.Highlighted ProjectsDevelopment of films for converting algae to eth...