Expert on ceramic sol-gel processing, colloidal chemistry, aerogels, nanotechnology with access to a laboratory for molecular scale fabrication.Synthesis and processing of novel ceramic materials for superior properties and performances.Surface and colloidal science of ceramic particles and sol-gel processing and applications, often using external forces such as radiation or magnetic/electric fields to obtain novel structure and properties.Surface and interfacial phenomena of materials including dispersion of colloidal particles, adsorption/desorption isotherms, steric stabilization of ceramic particles and self-assembly of nanostructure.S...

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...

Consultant in Practical Business Processes, Technology Product Development and Technology Planning, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Government Funding, SBIR, Appropriations, Classified Programs, Subcontracts, Negotiating, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Recruiting, Staffing, and HR Policy.Large and small business leadership.Technical business development.Government and commercial project management.Human Resource Management.Doing business with federal government agencies: processes for proposals, contracting, SBIR, appropriations, deliverables.Planning: Creating and implementing strategic goals; business transitions....

Vinyl compound design of erasers and plastic lead for pencil, including designing and installing extruder line for eraser toppers and plug erasers.Vinyl compound design of erasers and plastic lead for pencil, including designing and installing extruder line for eraser toppers and plug erasers.Product development for deck coating, cement resurfacing and fire retardant coatings for orientated strand board (OSB).Worked on highly durable exterior moisture cure products to replace epoxy in stone aggregates floors, plastic primers for polyethylene and permanent anti-graffiti coatings.Designed a new type of extruder mixing head and exit dye so th...

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.

Expert in the technology and business of electronic materials semiconductor chip packaging, printed circuit boards and EMI shielding with an emphasis on fluoropolymer materials.Fluoropolymer materials and their applications.Expanded PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene) materials and their applications.Electronic packaging and materials.Printed circuit boards, flexible printed circuit board technology, materials and markets.EMI shielding materials.Thermally conductive electronic packaging materials.LCP films for electronic applications.Financial and market analysis.New product and new business development.Acquisitions and divestitures of high tech...

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...

Expert in Polymer Reactive Grafting and Plastic Construction MaterialPolymer and elastomer technology, including structure-property relationships, polymer composites, polymer alloys and technology of the interface.Polymer reactive extrusion and grafting of thermoplastics for compatibilization of polymer alloys, reinforced composites and tie-layers to achieve oxygen, moisture and flavor barrier properties and adhesion and release.Polymer compounding with fiber reinforced, nano-materials, mineral and cellulose filled thermoplastics polymers and polymer alloys.Packaging films, sheets and containers including multi-layer co-extrusion cast and...

Expert in Composite Materials with International Recognition; Structural, Mechanical and Thermal Composite Materials, Design and Application Consultant and Expert WitnessOver 40 years' experience in advanced thermal materials and composite structural, optical and mechanical systems, currently providing consulting and training services on these subjects, (internationally recognized authority on composite structures).Over 35 years of commercial and aerospace experience in polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix and carbon/carbon composite materials technology, including: design, manufacturing, product development, material development a...

Composite Materials and Inorganic Chemist Consultant for Development of Composite Materials: Fiber, Fiber Coating and Epoxy, Viny Estera and Urethane-Based Matrix MaterialsScientificFiber, fiber coating, matrix material composite materials science and material science development.Fiber surface chemical modification and characterization.Epoxy, vinyl ester and urethane-based composite matrix materials.Electrospinning of conductive / semi conductive nanofibers for composite materials.Polymer chemistry and characterization of polyolefins and poly-B-lactams / polyamides materials.Thermal analysis: Differential scanning calorimetry, TGA, DMA, T...