Composite-Thermoplastic Composite Expert with Focus on the Nanotube Material, Automobile, VARTM, Recycled Carbon Fiber and Marine Craft IndustriesComposites and thermoplastic composites processing.New molding technology and development in the carbon fiber manufacture industry.Development of self-heating composite tools utilizing carbon nanotube dispersions.Low cost carbon tooling through recycled carbon fiber.Compose comparative materials properties studies changes in fiber architecture and process.Market new fiber materials that were improved to elevate impact properties.Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding, VARTM, using polyurethane ma...

Chemical Process Engineering Expert - Pilot and Production Projects, Including Solids HandlingContributing to over 40 years in chemical engineering working with industry leaders: Dupont, Air Liquide, Day Zimmermann and Hercules.Advanced process technology for research and development organizations in the chemical industry of over 30 years.Led major scale-up from bench through production.Over 20 major start-ups to date totaling in excess of over $75 million in capital equipment. (Bench>pilot> commercial expert).Particle and powder technology: Subject Matter Expert (SME) concentrating on drying, spray drying, grinding, particle morphology...

Former FDA Investigator - Expert in Regulations, Interpretations, Medical Devices, and Dietary Supplements.Former FDA Investigator.Technical writing to build and implement quality systems.Comprehensive audit and gap analysis.CAPA and FDA responses and complaints including: Investigations, resolution, root cause analysis, corrective action plans, preventative action plans and CAPA effectiveness resolution and documentation.Employee training; laboratory and quality.Formal FDA Training in multiple program areas: Drugs; medical devices; process validation; industrial sterilization; biologics; dietary supplements; food and feed.Ability to audit...

Physical Organic Chemist Specializing in process Research and Plant Scale Up of Organic Compounds and Polymers, Lab Synthesis of Specialty Polymers and Monomers, Kinetic Studies and Experimental Designs, and Polymer Characterization and IsolationFree radical polymer synthesis including emulsion, solution, bulk, suspension, ATRP (Atom-Transfer Radical-Polymerization).Condensation polymer synthesis including polyesters, nylon, polyethers (Ullmann synthesis).Small molecule organic synthesis (1-4 steps) with emphasis on acrylic and methacrylic monomers.Characterization of organic molecules using standard techniques such as NMR, IR, UV/Vis, mas...

Chemical Engineer Refinery Operations Expert in FCC Design, Construction, Start-Up with Specialized Expertise in Increasing Refinery Output while Decreasing OSHA Recordable RatesRefinery technical service.FCC design, construction and startup.Crude rate improvement project management.Root cause analysis of refinery operation failures.Refinery design, engineering and construction.Equipment modification to improve facility economic viability.Independent Consultant, Pr...

Polymer Chemical Engineering Consultant with Experience in Acrylics, Polystyrene, EPS, SAN and Coatings (epoxies, urethanes, emulsions).Polymer synthesis; batch and continuous; emulsion, suspension, solution, dispersion and bulk.Polymer devolatilization; extrusion, stripping and residual reactions.ATRP Polymer technology and process design.Solid Fuel Rocket Motor development and design and defense industry experience.Coatings and paint process technology.PS and EPS processing.Fracking chemicals development.Plastic processing - foam polystyrene.Toll Processing - searches to find capability for production for various polymers and chemicals.P...

Petrochemical Refinery Equipment Mechanical Engineering Expert for piping, pressure vessels, and tanks. ASME Code expert.Over twenty years of mechanical engineering experience in the field of petroleum refining, including design and ASME/API code experience in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks and piping.Fitness for service evaluations, linear and non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA), piping stress analysis, re-rating of pressure vessels, risk based inspection and equipment strategies.Field and startup support for oil refineries, pressure vessels, piping, and tankage.Mechanical design audit review of petrochemical proje...

Mechanical Engineer API and ISO Standards development, Specializing in Fired Equipment Energy and Emission Reduction for the Petrochemical IndustryThirty-six years of engineering and design of fired equipment services in the petrochemical industry.Industry Standards governing the design and purchase of fired equipment through participation with The American Petroleum Institute (API).Petrochemical fired equipment services: Commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, operation, and training.Mechanical Engineer API and ISO standards development.Fired equipment energy and emission reduction for the petrochemical Industry.

Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Consultant Specializing in Hydrocarbon Separation Techniques and Spill ResponseRefining and chemical plant processes, including the design, expansion, and troubleshooting of phase separation and extraction process equipment.Extensive knowledge in oil spill response and cleanup technology.Liquid to liquid extraction technology, developing and applying new extractor tray designs for lubes treating, aromatics recovery and deasphalting towers.Significant throughput and performance gains were achieved and applied world-wide.Chemical treatment and response options for oil spills.Process technology involving a...

Ph.D. Chemical Engineer with Petrochemical Expertise in Process Development, Mixing, Filtration, Reactor Engineering, Solids Suspension, Liquid to Liquid Emulsification, Gas to Liquid DispersionsOver thirty years of industrial experience encompassing research and development on bench- scale, pilot scale field testing troubleshooting, supervision, and training.Mixing, Reactor Engineering and Filtration.Separations; solid to liquid, liquid to liquid and gas to liquid.