Expert Details
Absorbent Composites, Superabsorbents, Product Development, Materials Development, Biomaterials
ID: 722727
North Carolina, USA
As a key senior technical resource at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, she was called on to consult on materials development for several international personal care product designs. Unfortunately, confidentiality prevents sharing of more details.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1974 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Biophysical Chemistry | Institution: Duke University |
| Year: 1969 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Marshall University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1977 to 2003 | Employer: Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Title: Research Fellow | Department: Essential Sciences |
Responsibilities:She was responisble for global superabsorbent development for all forms of personal care products at Kimberly-Clark prior to her recent retirement. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2003 to 2003 | Country / Region: England | Summary: Work performed in our US research labs facilitated introduction of new raw material into major product form. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: Worked with German researchers to develop improved major raw material for disposable absorbent care products. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Recently provided deposition in patent litigation case for KC. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Reviews of Physiology of Menstruation and Female Anatomy with noted academician. Proteins at Interfaces and Polymeric Biomaterials with two noted academicians. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Extensively involved in vendor and raw material selection for major raw material for absorbent personal care products. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | She has a college minor in scientific German and some experience post college working with German scientists at major manufacturers there. |
Fields of Expertise
absorbent material, biocompatible material, new product development, personal care product, baby wipe, product management, product testing, baby personal care product, product development cycle time, new product design, biocompatibility, new product assessment, product design, nonwoven fabric, feminine care product, biocompatible adhesive, absorbent paper