Expert Details
Printing Inks, Printing Technology, Coatings, Adhesive Chemistry and Adhesive Applications, Radiation curing - UV, Electron Beam, LED
ID: 735373
New Jersey, USA
PhD from Central Graphic Ink Institute in Chemistry of Printing Inks (Lithography). An author of multiple patents, describing novel printing ink chemistries - Offset, Flexo, Gravure and Ink-Jet.
16 years as Scientist and Technical Manager, Radiation Curing North America at Sun Chemical Corporation. An author of multiple patents, covering Radiation curable inks and coatings for all major printing applications. A presenter of technical papers at many technical conferences, including TAGA, FTA, RadTech North America, Europe and Asia and others. 13 years as a managing partner of IdeOn LLC - a consulting firm with main focus on radiation curing.
Expert is an expert in printing ink rheological science. He is an author of a patent, describing rheological properties of improved Lithographic ink. He developed multiple test methods, predicting lithographic performance of the printing inks, using rheological characterisation.
Directed multiple ink and coating development projects, targeting Food Packaging. An author of several patents, describing low migration radiation curable inks and coatings for food packaging. participated in preparation of FCN (Food Contact Notification) for FDA submission, working close with major law firms such as Keller and Heckman. Presented technical papers on the subject at Radtech conferences.
Developed and patented a range of radiation curable coatings and lamination adhesives for various packaging and industrial applications
Expert has been involved in many consulting projects that can be compiled in several groups:
1. Market research for suppliers to Printing and Packaging, including substrates and chemical manufacturers
2. Custom R&D for major brand owners, targeting novel products - inks, coatings and adhesives
3. Technical consulting for suppliers of intermediate chemistry to radiation curing markets - guidance with developing focused R&D programs, addressing key needs of the industry
4. Transfer and expansion of patented technology to manufacturers of printing inks, packaging and industrial materials
5. Developing of custom laboratory testing methodology for printing inks, coatings and adhesives
6. Assessment of the Art and IP space in various areas of printing and packaging
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1983 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Chemistry of Printing Inks | Institution: Central Graphic Arts Institute, Moscow, Russia |
| Year: 1975 | Degree: MS | Subject: Printing technology | Institution: Graphic Arts University, Moscow, Russia |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Multiple consulting projects. Toll manufacturing of specialty radiation curable products |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2018 | Employer: IdeOn LLC | Title: Managing Partner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Research and development, managing consulting projects, directing manufacturing of custom radiation curable and water-based inks, coating and adhesives. Regulatory responsibility and managing of the supply chain |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 2006 | Employer: Sun Chemical Corp. | Title: Scientist, Technical Manager | Department: Energy Curables R&D |
Responsibilities:Development and management of R&D of radiation curable inks and coatings. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1989 | Employer: Research Institute for Synthetic Leather and Plastics | Title: Technical Manager | Department: Coatings and Finishing |
Responsibilities:Developing of water-based coatings for finishing and decorating of synthetic leather |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1987 | Employer: Technical Paper Manufacturer Soyuz (Moscow, Russia) | Title: Director/Chief Technologist | Department: Technology Department |
Responsibilities:Coated paper manufacturing, carbon paper and ribbons, PSA tapes |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1985 | Employer: Paper Research Institute (Moscow, Russia) | Title: Sr. Scientist | Department: Specialty Papers |
Responsibilities:Developing of specialty coated papers |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1975 to 1983 | Employer: Central Graphic Art Research Institute (Moscow, Russia) | Title: Chemist, Scientist | Department: Printing Ink Laboratory |
Responsibilities:Developing new generation of printing inks for Lithographic printing |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1975 to 1989 | Country / Region: Moscow, Russia | Summary: Multiple R&D and Technical Management positions |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Radtech International, TAGA |
Additional Experience
| Vendor Selection |
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| Conducted all negotiations with the vendors of inks, coatings and adhesive chemistry. That includes suppliers of resins, oligomers, monomers, solvents and additives (surfactants, fillers, inhibitors etc) that are used in the formulations. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert has been involved in multiple consulting projects, required marketing research in the areas of Radiation Curing and Packaging. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | HIgh degree of proficiency. Writing, publishing and presenting technical papers |
| Russian | Native |