Industrial Organic Chemist with expertise in Acrylics, Smart Polymers, Small Molecules, Protein Synthesis. Patent Determination, and PatentabilityAcrylic polymer technology synthesis and technology.Development of acrylic polymer products for automotive and medical device markets.Smart polymers and optical control film.High heat acrylic polymers.Licensed U.S. Patent Agent specific to chemistry; organic chemistry, small molecules, polymers, plastics, medical devices, membrane filter contactors, and UV (Ultra Violet) curable nail gels.Patent portfolio planning and management: trademarks and copyrights.

Scientist and Consultant in Operations, R&D - Specialty Chemicals - Surfactants Specialty Chemical Operations, Product Development, and New Product Launches for the Personal Care, Petroleum, Agriculture and Paint IndustriesFormulation of surfactants, surface science and specialty chemical additives in industrial applications.Product developmentOperations management, efficiently moving development products into full scale manufacturing.New product development, sales and marketing.Mergers and acquisition integration.Surfactant Uses and FormulationPaints and coatingsDefoamersSurface modificationApplication AreasHI&I (Household Industrial and...

Plastic part design expert with Extensive Industrial Experience in Engineered Products and High Volume Production. working withMechanical engineer providing 30 years of experience developing products for mass production.Product design using engineering plastics (nylon, acetal, and polycarbonate).Technical expert in colors, materials, and finishes, with expertise in color matching, color tolerances, appearance requirements, appearance evaluation methods, acceptance criteria.Problem solver with a thorough knowledge of engineering processes, troubleshooter, skilled in analytical and intuitive approaches.Interpretation of complex product requ...

Delivering Science-Based Solutions to Technical and Business Problems in Wide Range of Areas: Aerosols, Packaging, Sensory Science and AnalyticsSummary Modeling and simulation and aerosol technology, with an in-depth knowledge of physics and chemistry. Offering over fifteen years of industrial research and development experience for Fortune 500 consumer products companies. Significant management experience at the senior manager level. A senior scientist leading cross functional teams and leverages external partnerships to deliver innovative solutions, by translating business questions to scientific problems and science-based results bac...

Expert in polymers, coating and surface treatments related to fabrics and fibers to effect wettability and repellency.Surface and colloid science, absorbency and surface modification.Wettable and repellent treatment for surfaces related to printing and bonding.Polymer and plastic applications for films and coatings for specialized functionality.Textiles including high performance garments for medical, industrial, consumer and military markets.Paper machine clothing, fiber and web finishing chemistries and processes.Pharmaceutical separations media, personnel care products.Physical chemistry including catalysts.Patent strategy and intellect...

Expert for Personal Care Products, Skin Care and Cosmetic FormulationsSynthesis chemistry for personal care products.Expert in product applications in the personal care industry such as body lotions, deodorants, hand bactericides and sunscreens.Extensive knowledge of chemistry, formulations and use of antiperspirants, deodorants, lotions, silicones, esters, emollients, moisturizers and controlled release personal care products.Understanding of back-label regulations and how to establish INC names.Understands the connection between technology and commercial opportunity for success in personal care cosmetic industry.Expert witness for patent...

Consultant in Pulp and Paper Technology, Specializing in Mechanical Puling, Pulp Bleaching, Paper and Fiber Properties, Wood Chemistry and Biomass Conversion.Evaluation of pulping and bleaching processes.Determination of pulp and paper properties.Measurement of organics and inorganics in biomass.Research and development into biomass conversion.Independent Consultant, PresentAssignments have included investigations into the development of new products from woody biomass, retention of...

Formulation Chemist Consultant with Expertise in VOC- Polyurethane Coatings-Automotive, Adhesives, Flooring, Cleaning Products, Lubricants, and AerosolsCoatings formulation, testing and problem solving: industrial, commercial, consumer products, automotive. Elastomers, inks, lubricants, adhesives, sealants, civil engineering and cleaning products. Coatings technologies: epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, water-borne, alkyd, solvent-borne, 100% solids, and low VOC. Chemical reactions; chemical selection from manufacturers and suppliers.  Aerosol product technology, aerosol cans, hardware, propellant and ingredient sele...

Medicinal Chemist Specializing in the Design and Synthesis of Antibacterials and other Antiinfectives. Drug Development and Project Management from idea to Clinical Trials.Antibacterial chemotherapy including beta-lactams, quinolones, DNA - gyrase and top IV inhibitors, peptide antibacterials, pleuromutilins, glycopeptides, oxazolidinones, 2-component signaling, natural products, single enzyme targets such as the Fab and Mur proteins, GlmU, LpxC, and mechanism based small molecule inhibitors projects.Antiviral chemotherapy: HIV and Herpes antivirals, HIV protease, HIV integrase, HIV-NCp7 (nucleocapsid protein).All aspects of medicinal che...

Consultant for Replacing Ozone Depleting Chemicals with Green AlternativesCleaning chemistry and systems.Fluorochemical cleaning systems.Thorough knowledge of various alternatives for ozone depleting substances (ODS) and replacement of high global warming potential (GWP) chemicals in solvents, aerosols and other specialty uses.Selection and use of chemicals for for specialty cleaning applications, such as oxygen system cleaning, carrier fluids, and precision cleaning in aerospace, electronics and computer hard drives.Monitoring and testing air emission and technology for improved containment and remediation alternatives.Experienced in desi...