Fluoropolymer Ph.D. Chemist with Expertise in Snythesis, Research and Development, Fluorinating Reagents, Ionic Liquids, Aqueous Emulsion Polymerization, Perfluoroelastomers, Surfactants, and Low Friction Polymers Fluoropolymer characterization Fluoropolymer synthesis Organofluorine chemistry Inorganic particle characterization Tribology Interpretation of results from: DSC, TGA, IR, NMR, GPC, GC-MS, SEM, TEM, dynamic light scattering (DLS), static light scattering (SLS), 3D x-ray microtomography, stylus profilometry.  Expert Witness Experience Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) subject matter expert.

Mechanical Engineering & Maintenance Consultant – Oil-Gas and Power PlantsSummary Over 40 years of worldwide experience at various positions in the design, engineering, projects, EPIC, maintenance in upstream, midstream, refineries, NGL plants, petrochemicals, and power plants. Project Engineering Design Technical Authority (PTE/SME) for rotating, static and piping engineering. Participated in FEED, detailed engineering, AFC, start-up and commissioning. Peer design review of EPC deliverables from PID's to AFC drawings including FAT/SAT. Coordinated engineering activities of various disciplines, management of change leader. S...

Chemical Engineering Consultant with expertise in polymer plant design, processing, bulk handling, and safety; Rubber polymerization and extrusion.Nylon polymer polymerization and extrusion compounding.Polyester polymerization and extrusion compounding and solid phase polymerization.Acrylic polymerization and extrusion.Ethylene copolymers polymerization and extrusion.Rubber polymerization and extrusion.Bulk plastic material handling, solids flow and pneumatic conveying.Packaging and filling systems for plastics.Plant safety analyses, including bulk storage and conveying of plastic resin.Recycling of plastics, industrial waste and consumer...

Styrenic Block Copolymers, EPDM and Thermoplastic Elastomers ConsultantEPDM, Rubber, and thermoplastics.Styrenic block copolymers: Markets, applications and manufacturing technology.Ethylene elastomers: Markets, applications and manufacturing technology.Thermoplastic elastomers: Products, applications, and manufacturing, markets, chemistry, properties and applications.Specialty chemicals: Polyurethane additives, catalysts and manufacturing technology.Technical and commercial management experience in a variety of markets and products.Undisclosed Company, Technical Co...

Leader in Operations Development; Preclinical and Clinical Programs with an Integrated Strategic Approach Based on Combined Industry Experience Oncology Clinical Operations, Science, and Strategy ConsOncology and neuroscience program management, including preclinical and clinical development for novel therapeutics. Extensive work in the biotech and pharmaceutical landscapes including key industry trends, customer relations, and competitive landscape. Data-driven analytics and portfolio insights. Early- and late-stage clinical trial management. Site feasibility and startup procedures. Contract and budget review and negotiations. SO...

Mechanical Engineer Consultant with Expertise in Automotive Engines, Industrial Safety, and Medical DevicesAutomotive engineering.Medical product design.Forensic engineering.Mechanical products.Consumer products.Electrical products.Combustion.Industrial safety.Expert Witness ExperienceConsulting: expert investigation and court testimony.Undisclosed Company, Forensic Engineers, President, 1997 - PresentForensic Engineering assignments in general mechanical, electrical and medical products.Thirty years' experience in local, State and Fe...

Expert in Monomer Syntheses and Unsaturated Polyester Polymer DevelopmentOrganic chemicals from renewable sources and green chemicals.Organic monomer development.Thermo-set polymers, especially unsaturated polyesters development and applications.Polyesters production process development.Polymer characterization.Pilot plant scale-up.Vinyl polymerizations.Styrene polymer and copolymers.Sun screen chemicals.New product commercialization management.External joint program management.Chemical Technical service for customers.Fluency in Chinese.Independent Consultant, Present...

Expert in the Design, Operation, Optimization, and Troubleshooting of FCC Units, with a Focus on Maximizing Unit Performance and ProfitabilityOver Thirty years of experience in process engineering in the petroleum refining industry, based on a long-term career with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company.Focused on fluidized bed catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) design, start-up, operations, troubleshooting, and optimization.Undisclosed Company, Senior Advisor, PresentProviding consulting in the FCC...

Information Technologist in Wi-Fi, Cellular Communications, Networking, Cloud Computing, Web Services, Operating Systems, Diverse Software Coding , NVF, Routers and AndroidExecuting high level network, communications, computer, software support and services, applying a broad array of critical technologies including; Wi-Fi, cellular communications, networking, cloud computing, diverse software coding, and web services.  Awarded 11 patents.  Wireless telecommunications – 3GPP, 3GPP2, mobile broadband, radio access network (RAN), core network, femtocell, small cells, inter-technology handover and roaming. Local area networks â...

Mechanical Aerospace Engineer Consultant for Acoustics and Fluid Flow Dynamics and AnalysisAircraft sound and vibration, flow control for aircraft applications and aeroacoustics.Reduction of flow induced sound and vibration for aircraft applications.Fluid dynamics, supersonic jets, high speed jet flows, acoustics, aeroacoustics, noise reduction, unsteady flow, flow mixing, flow control, valve noise and vibration and vibration in pipe structures.Noise and vibration control and root cause analysis.A Fellow of ASME, the Royal Aeronautical Society (UK) and an Associate Fellow of AIAA.