Expert Details
AgroFormula Consultant/ Expert Witness on agrichemical and biopesticide formulation research and development from bench to production.
ID: 735571
North Carolina, USA
His expertise spans a wide range of formulation types, including emulsifiable concentrates, suspension concentrates, microencapsulation, and gel technologies. He has extensive experience in developing stable and effective formulations for chemical and microbial products, combining his deep knowledge of surfactant chemistry, colloidal science, and controlled release technologies.
In addition to his technical achievements, Expert has served as a global liaison for agricultural formulation inerts, led international training courses, and provided critical support as an expert witness in a UK patent infringement case. His leadership roles have included managing teams, budgets, and projects, as well as interfacing with suppliers and stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure regulatory compliance.
Expert earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from The University of Akron, an M.S. in Organic Chemistry from New Mexico Highlands University, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1978 | Degree: PhD | Subject: General Polymer Science & Colloidal System | Institution: University of Akron, Akron Ohio |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: MS | Subject: Organic Reaction Kinetics | Institution: New Mexico Highland University, Las Vegas New Mexico |
| Year: 1968 | Degree: BS (Eng.) | Subject: BS Eng. | Institution: National ChengKung Univ., Tainan Taiwan |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to 2019 | Employer: ADAMA US (Makhteshim Agan of North America) | Title: Formulation Team Manager | Department: Formulations & Mixtures |
Responsibilities:Played a key role in establishing a new formulation lab, including equipment procurement and team assembly. Led cost-saving initiatives and product optimization projects, reducing production costs and recovering product value. Collaborated with tollers and production staff while spearheading research on off-patent pesticides, including the successful development of Metalaxyl-M FS for seed treatment. Investigated fungicide and biostimulant combo formulations, providing guidance on product stability for Acadia Bio FS fungicide-biostimulant combinations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2014 | Employer: Bayer CropScience | Title: Principal Scientist | Department: R&D |
Responsibilities:• Delivered international training courses on agrochemicals and biopesticides as a lecturer for Informa/ATI London.• Served on business asset teams as a technical expert on formulation manufacturing costs, challenges, and regulatory registrations. • Acted as a global liaison for agricultural formulation inerts, supporting colleagues worldwide. • Led formulation development efforts, managing team budgets, projects, and stakeholder reporting. • Collaborated with inert ingredient suppliers to advance formulation development. • Directed the development and commercialization of Poncho Votivo FS (Chemical/Microbial) and Aeris FS for seed treatment in corn, cotton, and soybeans, as well as Admire Pro 4.6 F for vineyard and orchard pest control. • Resolved production issues for Poncho 600 FS. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 2002 | Employer: Rhone Poulanc & Aventis | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: R & D |
Responsibilities:• Developed and co-patented EC GEL technology for high flash phenoxy and Buctril EC’s (1991–1994).• Developed the commercial herbicide formulation of Buctril 4 EC and Buctril + Atrazine suspoemulsion which has been commercialized from 1990 to 2002. • Supported a new Pyrethroid EC commercialization, such as field test, product chemistry, and toxicology samples (2001). • Provided formulation samples from grams to gallons in pilot scales to meet the needs in toxicology, product chemistry and field tests (1982-2002). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1978 to 1987 | Employer: Union Carbide Ag. Division | Title: Senior Chemist | Department: R & D |
Responsibilities:• Developed microemulsifiable concentrate formulations for IGR compounds to improve efficacy. Received company award (1985)• Conducted basic studies on TEMIK granules lumping problem and established a granular lumping model (1982-1983). • Developed in-house microencapsulation technology for making phosphate flowables which demonstrate efficacies in slow release (1983). • Applied surfactant HLB concept successfully in developing cost-effective vinyl acrylic latex emulsion (1980). • Provided formulation samples from grams to gallons in pilot scales to meet the needs in toxicology, product chemistry and field tests (1978-1987). • Well versed in the EC, WP, SC, FS, GR, GL, and microbial formulation science and technologies. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • Member, American Chemical Society • Member, Colloid and Surface Science Division, ACS |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Received consecutive Rhone Poulenc Prix d’Excellence Orchidee Silver Awards (3 years). |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 10 US Patents as an Inventor or Co-Inventor, plus 2 Applications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Served as a legal expert witness in a UK patent infringement case, providing expertise on agrochemical formulation technologies. Trained PG LLP lawyers on formulation technologies while gaining knowledge of UK expert witness regulations and patent court procedures. Authored an expert witness report, engaged in discussions with the opposing expert witness on disputed matters, and contributed to a joint memorandum submitted to the court. Diligent efforts ultimately facilitated a settlement between the parties. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Agrichemical active ingredient manufacturers (US and China); co-formulants, inerts suppliers (US). Managed the screening and approval of the compounds for productions. Advised on EPA registration and exemptions. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Fluent |
| Chinese Mandarin | Fluent |