Expert Details
Polymer Allloys and Blends, Plastics Additives, Impact Modifiers, PVC Formulation/Processing
ID: 729194
Pennsylvania, USA
Expert's extensive experience spans PVC formulation, processing, and characterization; engineering polymer modification and melt-processing; polymer alloys and compatibilization; polyolefins; and emulsion-based polymers. Recently, he has expanded his expertise to polymeric tissue scaffold technology, contributing innovative ideas and projects to new companies.
At Rohm and Haas Company, now part of Dow Advanced Materials, Expert served as a senior scientist in Plastics Additives, eventually becoming a Research Fellow. His work included developing engineering resins and PVC products, leading multifunctional teams, and contributing to the stage-gate process. He also handled global technical service, conducting trials and supporting technical activities worldwide. Following early retirement from Rohm and Haas, Expert became an industry consultant through H&C Scientific, where he is pursuing three patents with Intellectual Ventures. One of his ideas received special financial support, granted to only about 1% of submitted projects.
He has authored or co-authored over 40 technical papers, several book chapters, and more than 10 patents. He is a frequent presenter at industrial and academic symposia, often as a keynote speaker, and serves as a referee for various technical journals and on the advisory board of one. Expert is known for his strong polymer and materials science background, extensive product development and research experience, and proven leadership skills. He emphasizes a team-based approach, supports global technical service, particularly in Latin America, and mentors both technical and non-technical staff. He is a highly sought-after consultant for his expertise in polymers and plastics.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Polymer Blends and Alloys
Polymer Composite Materials
Polymerization Processes
Analysis & Characterization of Polymers
PVC & Related Materials
Fracture and Toughening of Polymers
Fibers (Natural and Synthetic)
Rheology and Processing of Polymers
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1978 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: University of Texas at Austin |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: MS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: University of Texas at Austin |
| Year: 1973 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Independent Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Plastics and polymers consultant. Currently working on three patent applications as sole inventor. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2017 | Employer: Dow Chemical Company/Dow DuPont | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: Plastics Additives |
Responsibilities:- Led the development of a new commercial additive for PVC and an impact modifier for nylon polymers.- Global technical support in polymer processing for engineering polymers, PVC and various other polymers. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2009 | Employer: Rohm and Haas Company | Title: Research Fellow/Distinguished Scientist | Department: Plastics Additives Research Department / Packaging and Building Materials |
Responsibilities:- Led a group in the development of a new commercial additive for PVC that is still the highest selling product of its kind.- Provided guidance and technical insight into additive application in engineering resins and various technical service activities globally, but especially in Latin America. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Chemical Society Society of Plastics Engineers Phi Kappa Phi Omega Chi Epsilon |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Research Fellow, Rohm and Haas Company Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology Chair, Technical Action Committee (TAC) on Microstructured Polymers, Industrial Partnership for Research in Interfacial and Materials Engineering (IPRIME), University of Minnesota (2002 – 2007) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| National Research Fellow (Mexico). Patent awardee in the areas of plastics additives, polymerization, coatings, chemical mechanical polishing. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Patents: 15 (others pending) Publications: 62 (including 27 refereed articles and 6 book chapters) Books: 1 Textbook (Chemistry) & Co-editor of 2 scientific books Participation in various congresses and symposia as a lecturer (key-note speaker at two symposia) Contributor to Journal of Polymer Science, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Native |
| French | Basic |
| Italian | Basic |
Fields of Expertise
addition polymer, amorphous plastic, amorphous polymer, analysis technique, compatibilizing agent, crazing, crystalline polymer, emulsion polymer, engineering plastic, engineering plastic formulation, epsilon-caprolactone, glassy polymer, impact modifier, plastic material, plastic material property, polymer, polymer additive, polymer alloy, polymer alloying, polymer blend, polymer blending, polymer compatibility, polymer interaction, polymer material analysis, polymer modification chemistry, polymer physical chemistry, polymer physics, polyvinyl chloride compounding, thermoplastics compounding, thermoplastic composite, antiblocking agent, elastic plastic, injection molded plastic, high index plastic, extruded plastic, plastic manufacturing, coupling agent, styrene copolymer, granular plastic, glass transition, plastic masterbatch, elastic limit, molten plastic, polymer surface chemistry, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, extrusion blow molding, construction plastic material, antistatic plastic, reinforced plastic, fire-resistant plastic, graft copolymer, styrenic polymer, tissue grafting, crosslinking agent, fiber-reinforced plastic, bisphenol A polycarbonate, latex, optical polymer, monomer, high polymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, reactive polymer, polymer matrix composite, polymer compounding, polyamide, polyacrylate, homopolymer, composite material