Ph.D. Chemical Engineer: Cellulosic, Water Soluble Polymers, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Cationic and Hydrophobic DerivativesProcess scale-up, new product commercialization innovation and optimization.Chemical engineer specialized experience in the processing of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC).Particular processing of cationic and hydrophobic derivatives of HEC and functional aluminum phosphate pigments.Certified Six Sigma Black Belt adept at leading cross-functional project teams to increase production capacity, improve product quality and reduce capital and operating costs.Pilot plant design, construction, start-up, and management.Alu...

Plant Physiology Expert Focused on Controlled Environment Crop Production and Hydroponic Plant Nutrient ManagementPlant growth analysis, photosynthesis, nutrient uptake and metabolism of vegetation.Plant physiology and the study of biological processes which occur in plants.Chemical mass transport from soils to plants.Controlled environment crop production.Hydroponic plant nutrient management.Photosynthesis in plant systems and radiations absorption and sunlight capture.Photosynthesis incorporating protein distribution through the canopy and its acclimation to light, temperature and CO2.Research and study of the use of humic and fulvic aci...

Manufacturing Consultant with Broad Expertise in Design, Construction, and Process Optimization Across Several IndustriesInnovative, results orientated and profit focused, with an exceptional record of accomplishment of achievement in the manufacturing sector.Former Operations Director (in a manufacturing company of 350 staff) and highly successful General Manager of a manufacturing plant with over 600 employees (in a highly unionized environment).Coach plant managers to optimize performance for their manufacturing operations.Described by European client as "one of the best in the world" in the successful management of complex operations a...

Fermentation and Biotechnology Expert with Biofuels and Biochemicals ExperienceFermentation and biotechnology.Fermentation of biofuels and biochemical.Scale up and technology transfer of enzyme production.Biotransformation.Production and expression of recombinant proteins through fermentation.Conversion of biomass to ethanol.Independent Consultant, PresentDuPont Corporation, Research, 1994 - PresentProjectsProduction and expression of recombinant proteins through fermentation.Scale up and technology transfer of enzyme production.Extractive fermentation of tolu...

Abrasive Slurries and Recycling Expert for Solar and Semiconductor Wire Saw Operations, including Process Modeling and Chemical DevelopmentSemiconductor and solar wire saw operation and processes.Suspension carrier and slurry product development with 14 patents applications pending.Slurry and wire saw process modeling systems to optimize slurry performance and wire saw cut parameters.Development, application, test method development, manufacturing processes, and production usage of unique long-term stable suspension carrier systems, slurry recycling processes, environmental waste reduction, cost reduction and materials conservation techniq...

Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Turbulence, Combustion and CFD. Innovative Problem Solving and Intellectual Property Creation with Experience and Expertise in Knowledge Based Design, Rapid Prototyping and Optimization through Simulation and Modeling. Expert CFD Practitioner Specializing in Complex 3 Dimensional Simulation.Innovative problem solving and intellectual property creation.Design, rapid prototyping and optimization through simulation and modeling, both as project manager and individual contributor.Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mathematics, numerical analysis and computational modeling.Extensive familiarity with commercial CFD c...

Technology and Marketing Expert for Automotive Coating and PigmentsOver 20 years of experience managing both marketing and technical strategic projects, taking products and ideas from inception through commercialization to launch and profitability.Transportation coatings and additives for NAFTA region automotive markets.Development of new pigment for coatings.Development and commercialization of pigment dispersion for automotive finishes.Technology and development of non-stick finishes for cookware.Developed family of zinc-rich primer using silicate-based binders.Proven track record in assimilating diverse information, getting buy-in to ac...

Molecular Virology and Biotechnology Research Scientist with Wide Range of Experience in Molecular Biology, Molecular Virology, Recombinant DNA technology, Genomics, Vector Biology and Infectious DiseasesResearch Scientist with wide range of experience in molecular biology, molecular virology, recombinant DNA technology, genomics, vector biology and infectious diseases.Virology (plant, insect and animal viruses).Gene expression in plants and animals.Infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases such as Malaria, Dengue Fever and Trypanosomiasis.Tissue culture (plant, insect and mammalian).BiotechnologyRecombinant DNAGenomicsBioinformatic...

Polymer Process and Emulsion Polymerization Chemical Engineer with Latex ExperienceStyrene butadiene rubber and latex chemistry and technology.Emulsion polymerization specialist in high solid latex area.Polypropylene polymerization technologies.Conventional slurry process polymerization and copolymer polymerization technologies.Polymer synthesis, polymer films, polymer manufacturing and chemical reactions on polymers.General knowledge of polymers process production technologies all major chemicals, catalysts and additives.Process feasibility studies and project management and process commissioning.Polymer synthesis and manufacturing proces...

Synthetic Organic Medicinal Chemist Specializing in Discovery, Drug Development, and Process Research and DevelopmentSynthetic organic medicinal chemistry discovery.Drug development, process research.Outsourcing of drug research and development and manufacture.Undisclosed Company, 1998 - PresentEditorial Advisory BoardSchering-Plough, Bloomfield, Union, and Kenilworth, NJ, 1965 - 2004Research Section Leader, Discovery ResearchDirector of Process Research and DevelopmentDirector of Sourcing and New TechnologyKuraray America I...