Expert Details
Adhesives, Polymer Nanocomposites, Plastics, Biomaterials
ID: 730571
Pennsylvania, USA
Conducted research for a company to help them identify an adhesive that would adhere to a surface contaminated with silicone rubber, but could be cleaned off if subsequent repairs were needed.Conducted research for a government program to attach a heparin binding peptide to collagen sponge to promote clotting.Helped a company develop alternatives for processing ceramic powders for use in a bone regeneration template.
Helped a company extrude halloysite-filled polypropylene fibers.Helped a company identify a radiation resistant adhesive and a lubricant resistant adhesive for special applications.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1992 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Materials Science and Engineering | Institution: University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana |
| Year: 1986 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2011 to 2012 | Employer: Manhattan College | Title: Visiting Associate Professor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Developed the cosmetics engineering option for the graduate MS ChE degree, taught materials courses, conducted research in adhesives, extrusion of nanocomposite fibers, extraction/creation of heparin binding peptides |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2010 | Employer: Swarthmore University | Title: Visiting Associate Professor | Department: Chemical Engineering |
Responsibilities:Taught introductory bioengineering, unit operations laboratories, thermodynamics. Conducted research into adhesives, multiple scale and nanocomposites, functionalization of collagen biomaterials devices for antithrombogenic activity, engineering education. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2004 | Employer: Philadelphia University | Title: Research Assistant Professor | Department: Department of Textile Engineering |
Responsibilities:Taught biomaterials courses, materials characterization, designed course in materials engineering. Conducted research in composite materials, insulating materials, engineering education. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2001 | Employer: Drexel University | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Department of Materials Engineering |
Responsibilities:Taught polymers courses at undergraduate and graduate level. Conducted research in adhesion, nanocomposite materials, biodegradable polymers and devices. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1996 | Employer: Integra Life Sciences | Title: Development and Quality Engineer | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Contributed to development of Integra® Dermal Regeneration Template analysis, product optimization and improvement; Conducted research on machine vision for structure characterization, effects of cross-linking on collagen properties, resorbable polymer technology. Developed analytical procedures for raw material, in process and finished product analysis for dermal regeneration template. Automated testing equipment. Contributed to FDA submission, GLP study documentation. Supervised one scientist. Developed state-of-the-art image processing system for automated analysis of pore structure in electron microscopy photographs and tree structure of flocculated fibers in light microscopy. Initiated and developed a research project to produce resorbable, regenerative polymer/ceramic composites utilizing synthetic dipeptide based biodegradable polymers and hydroxylapatite. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1993 | Employer: National Starch and Chemical Company | Title: Project Superviser | Department: Specialty Adhesives Department |
Responsibilities:Took a medical adhesive from bench to the production plant. Contributed to efforts to achieve ISO 9000 certification. Developed adhesive SOPs. Conducted routine adhesives testing. Conducted research on a radiation curing warm melt acrylic formula. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) American Chemical Society (ACS) Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Professional Fraternity International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 5 patents pending, 1 patent issued, 5 additional patent disclosures written 35 peer reviewed papers and proceedings (2 papers with 80+ citations) 1 textbook in nanocomposites 22 invited, 30+ additional professional presentations 15 invited outreach presentations |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has participated as an expert in several cases. He participated in depositions and mock jury trials. Surface behavior, coating failure – materials testing work, written report. Silicone rubber failure – materials testing work, written report. Structural adhesive failure – part inspection, document reviewing, written report, deposition, trial preparation. Structural adhesive failure – part inspection, document reviewing, written report, deposition, trial preparation. Document reviewing, oral report only. Plastic part failure: document reviewing, oral report only. Rubber lining failure: document reviewing, oral reports only. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Introduction to Rubber Technology Introduction to Nanocomposites Introduction to Polymers |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| I have had special training in technical communications and public speaking, and have taught this type of course at the college level |
Fields of Expertise
adhesion, adhesion science, adhesion technology, adhesion testing, adhesion theory, adhesive failure, adhesive failure analysis, adhesive testing, bioabsorbable material, biocompatible polymer, biodegradable plastic, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, composite material characterization, fiber-reinforced adhesive, in vivo biodegradable polymer, nanocomposite, polymer adhesive, polymer biocompatibility, polymer matrix composite, pressure-sensitive adhesive, dermal filler, composite fiber, nanopowder, elastomeric compound material, adhesive fracture, ethylene-vinyl acetate hot-melt adhesive, lightweight composite, human tissue repairing, polymer aging, barrier polymer, polymer bulk modulus of elasticity, coating powder characterization, biocompatibility testing, plasticizer-resistant adhesive, anti-adhesive, plastic material test procedure, ASM International, foam bonding, adhesion loss, amorphous polymer, polyurethane reactive hot-melt adhesive, ultraviolet-curable pressure-sensitive adhesive, adhesive curing, peptide coupling, autoclave reactor, medical composite, acrylic adhesive material, heat-sealing fluoropolymer, structural epoxy adhesive, composite material process optimization, polymer drug-delivery microsphere, methacrylate adhesive, radiation-curable adhesive, composite material mechanical property, composite material processing technology, engineering plastic, particle-size analysis, adhesive application, plastic adhesion, advanced material, high-polymer technology, laminate material, polymeric material filler, electron-beam polymer curing, high-performance polymer, adhesive tape-coating material, particle dispersion (mixture), biodegradation, adhesive material, crosslinking agent, silicone adhesive, composite material failure, blood-wetted biomaterial, biodegradable material, polymer crosslinking, reinforced composite, organic polymer, thermosetting adhesive, polymer, polymer chemistry, particulate composite, natural polymer, epoxy adhesive, contact adhesive, biomedical engineering, adhesive wear, adhesive removal