Expert Details
Rubber and Adhesion Technology
ID: 107902
Ohio, USA
RUBBERY ADHESIVES; ADHESIVE TESTING. Expert is an expert in the formulation of pressure sensitive and contact rubbery adhesives, and has a good understanding of the science basic to their performance. He has thorough knowledge about adhesive test procedures, especially peel testing, and analysis. He is particularly knowledgeable concerning viscoelastic effects and has taught numerous short courses involving adhesion science.
FRACTURE MECHANICS; ELASTOMERS; ELASTOMER ADHESION. Expert has a thorough understanding of fracture mechanics as applied to polymeric materials. He has carried out extensive research concerning factors that control the strength of polymers, especially elastomers. This has been a primary subject of his research.
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Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1978 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Polymer Science | Institution: University of Akron |
Year: 1973 | Degree: MS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Cornell University |
Year: 1972 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Cornell University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 1980 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor of Polymer Science | Department: College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, Department of Polymer Science |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1976 to 1980 | Employer: Firestone Tire and Rubber | Title: Senior Research Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Expert is an active member of the Polymer Division, the Rubber Division and the Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering divisions of the American Chemical Society. |
Professional Appointments |
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Expert is an associate editor of Rubber Chemistry Technology. |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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Expert has chaired numerous symposiums and conferences and has 60+ technical publications. |
Fields of Expertise
adhesive testing, elastomer, elastomer adhesion, fracture mechanics, rubber, rubber adhesion, rubber adhesive, rubber compounding, rubber fracture mechanics, rubber physical property, rubber processing, rubber testing, adhesion technology, peel test, contact adhesive, adhesion theory, rubber abrasive wear, elastomer blend, elastomer fracturing, fatigue property, rubber vulcanization, particulate rubber, adhesion science, rubber formulation, rubber component, rubber fatigue, metal adhesion, adhesive formulation, polymer science, pressure-sensitive adhesive, reinforcement system, adhesive material, plastic material, vulcanizing, polymeric material fracturing, chemical compounding, polymer blending, polymeric material, viscoelasticity, rubber chemistry