Expert Details
Rheological Process Modeling
ID: 108208
Virginia, USA
FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZATION. Expert's research work with emulsion, solution, and dispersion polymerization has involved the free radical polymerization system. His studies have included kinetics of the reactions and different reactor design options.
COLLOIDS. Expert's reaction research work has involved the characterization of colloid products by measuring such parameters as particle size distributions, particle concentrations, and composition.
POLYMERIZATION KINETICS; POLYMERIZATION REACTOR. Research efforts of Expert in polymerization kinetics have included studies of a variety of monomers and reaction systems. He has applied a special emphasis in the area of emulsion polymerization.
LATEX. Expert has extensive experience and consulting in the production of latex products. His primary work has been in emulsion polymerization kinetics and reaction engineering.
He has consultated for numerous companies over the past 35 years. Technical consulting and service as an expert witness.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1966 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Purdue University |
| Year: 1963 | Degree: MS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Purdue University |
| Year: 1958 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Purdue University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1996 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director | Department: Chemical and Transport Systems Division |
Responsibilities:Proposal Review and Program Development |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor of Chemical Engineering | Department: |
Responsibilities:(on leave 1996-98) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1995 | Employer: Georgia Institute of Technology | Title: VP of Interdisciplinary Programs | Department: |
Responsibilities:Administration of Centers. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1978 to 1987 | Employer: Georgia Institute of Technology | Title: Professor | Department: Chemical Engineering |
Responsibilities:Director, Chemical Engineering Department. Teaching and research. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1965 to 1978 | Employer: Lehigh University | Title: Professor of Chemical Engineering and Co-Director of the Emulsion Polymers Institute | Department: |
Responsibilities:Teaching and research. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1996 to 2000 | Agency: National Science Foundation | Role: Director, Chem & Transport Systems Division | Description: Program Development and CTS Division Administration |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1978 to 2000 | Country / Region: Switzerland | Summary: Organized a one-week short course at Lehigh University in 1970 which has been run at Lehigh every year since. Couse has been also offered in Davos, Switzerland every year since 1978. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| AIChE, ACS, ASEE, Sigma Xi |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| P.E. Georgia |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Editoral Board of several polymer journals. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Mac Pruitt Award of the Council for Chemical Research for promotion of academic-industry collaboration. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 100+ publications and two edited books - mostly related to emulsion polymerization and latex technology. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| Expert reads some German. |
Fields of Expertise
colloid, emulsion polymerization, free radical polymerization, latex, polymerization kinetics, polymerization reactor, colloid characterization, reactive monomer, latex emulsion, solution polymerization reactor, continuous polymerization, dispersion polymerization, emulsion polymer, particle-size measurement, particle characterization, computer simulation, particle dispersion (mixture), batch process, water-soluble polymer, polymerization, polymer characterization, continuous reactor