Expert Details
Polymeric Materials
ID: 712421
Illinois, USA
PLASTIC MATERIALS SCIENCE. He has taught most aspects of polymers in a host of courses offered at an American University, both to its students and to participants in short courses. His tenure at the university is 27+ years.
PLASTIC MOLDING PROCESS. Expert has researched all types of plastic molding processes, especially thermoset molding. His expertise also includes extrusion, thermoforming, and thermosetting. He has a U.S. patent in a unique plastic preparation technique.
POLYMERIC MATERIAL FRACTURING. Expert worked for ten years under GRI sponsorship on the mysterious ways in which ordinarily "ductile" polyethylenes would, over a long time, crack in a brittle fashion. He is now working on fracture mechanics of thermosetting resins, which are clearly more brittle.
THERMOSETTING MATERIAL. For 20 years, he has been involved in research on thermosets, chiefly epoxies. Emphasis has been on relationships between chemical structure and basic mechanical properties.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1970 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Polymer Science | Institution: Case Western Reserve University |
| Year: 1967 | Degree: MS | Subject: Polymer Science | Institution: Case Western Reserve University |
| Year: 1965 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: University of Cincinnati |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1993 to 2015 | Employer: Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering | Title: Associate Dean of Engineering | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Everything related to the engineering student's experience. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1993 | Employer: Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering | Title: Assistant Dean of Engineering | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Everything related to the engineering student's experience. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1990 | Employer: Northwestern University | Title: Director, Materials Research Center | Department: Office of Sponsored Research |
Responsibilities:Build the visibility of, and the funding for, all research at Northwestern that deals with materials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1970 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor, Materials Science | Department: Materials Sciences |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Co-Director of the Master of Product Design and Development Management | Department: Product Design and Development |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1984 to 1988 | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: Expert conducted on-site inspection and review of V-belt production, from control of incoming materials to quality assurance of product ready to be shipped. He was later part of the company's technical promotion and support efforts. |
| Years: 1989 to 1990 | Country / Region: England and Wales | Summary: He was a consultant to a major wire and cable producer, related to product design, manufacture, and materials selection. |
| Years: 1992 to 1993 | Country / Region: England | Summary: He supported a major supplier of ostomy products in terms of customer preferrences and intellectual property management. |
| Years: 2000 to 2000 | Country / Region: China (Beijing) | Summary: He is assisting in development of educational and research exchange programs between the top engineering school in China and the U.S.. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a Fellow of ASM International, and an active member of AIChE, American Society for Metals, ACS, AAAS, the Society of Plastics Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers. |
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| He is a professional engineer. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| He holds three appointments in departments at Employer: Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| His accomplishments include several teaching awards and a Teetor Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers. He received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Cincinnati. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has published some 120 papers and portions of 6 books, all on topics related to synthetic and biological polymers. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| German | He reads German. |
Fields of Expertise
plastic molding, polymer selection, polymeric material, polymeric material fracturing, thermosetting material, polymer science, plastic failure analysis, medical polymer selection, polymer biocompatibility, fracture toughness, polymer implantable device, polymer aging, polymer fatigue, plastic pipeline, elastomer formulation, tensile testing, polymer degradation, sterilizable plastic material, fracture analysis, plastic part, impact modifier, melt flow, polymer crazing, elastomer mechanical property, crazing, plastic material pulverizing, plastic creep, elastic limit, polymer technology, elastomer application, plastic waste disposal, elastomer recycling, differential-scanning calorimetry, electrical insulation material, high strength-to-weight ratio material, plastic material, liquid crystal polymer, thermoplastic resin, X-ray diffraction analysis, vacuum molding, thermosetting adhesive, thermoplastic elastomer, thermomechanical analysis, thermoforming, solid thermodynamic characteristic, silicone rubber, semiconducting polymer, pyro-electric polymer, polymer recycling, piezoelectric polymer, optical microscope, non-textile fiber, metallography, medical polymer, injection molding, ferroelectric polymer, epoxy resin, engineering thermoplastic, electron microscopy, elastomer processing, dielectric material, calorimetry, block polymer, biocompatible polymer, automotive plastic, automotive adhesive