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Expert managed the initial stages for the ITX photoinitiator process as an applied organic chemist. He designed research parameters and the design of experiments to define process parameters and process economics. This product had annual sales of $3+ MM. Interacted with EKC Technology (now DuPont EKC Technology) as liaison chemist. Projects included developing analytical techniques for EKC265, new variations of solvent systems for hydroxylamine-based chemistries. He developed optical cleaners to meet important process and environmental constraints.

Expert also developed oxidation processes for two specialty aldehydes with projected sales of over $5 MM/yr. He developed processes for three phenolic antioxidants and two ultraviolet benzotriazole stabilizers for the plastics industry with anticipated $20 MM per year sales. He directed the development of a 2.5 MM pound per year three-step process for a hydroxylated aromatic compound and a subsequent two-step process for a generic beta-blocker pharmaceutical drug. Expert developed a process for a specialty acry¬lamide monomer with 90+% yields and low residual sulfate levels.

He also directed the development of a vapor phase heterogeneous oxidative dehydrogenation process. He established the basic catalyst composition and developed specific reaction parameters and analytical techniques. He developed an economical process for the liquid-phase reductive methylation of long chain amines and hydrazines. Projects were carried from the bench scale to the pilot plant level. Process generated $2-3 MM/yr in royalty payments.

Expert initiated the Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) program for oxides and tungsten and copper metal films for EKC Technology. He was responsible for designing chemistries, setting up laboratory equipment, and establishing contact with an slurry manufacturer. Fifteen basic patents for the CMP program have been issued.

He initiated the CMP program for oxides and metal films. Responsible for designing chemistries, setting up laboratory equipment, and establishing contact with an slurry manufacturer. Fifteen basic patents for the CMP program have been issued. The Chemical Mechanical polishing (CMP) program were introduced, compared to only three new products in the previous two years. He managed the R&D CMP program and designed and developed five of the CMP (W, Cu, Ir, IrO2 and Pt) and two post CMP cleaning products. Interacted with customers concerning process problems related to wet chemical and CMP/post CMP processes for semiconductor wafer processing. Under his direction the number of patent applications was increased by a factor of four and more than 120 publications and conference papers (30-fold increase) had been published.

During the first 36 month period, twelve new products, including new fluoride, semi-aqueous chemistries and the CMP program were introduced, compared to only three new products in the previous two years for the semiconductor industry. Potential sales are $17+ MM. Managed the R&D CMP program and designed and developed five of the CMP (W, Cu, Ir, IrO2 and Pt) and two post CMP cleaning products. Expert developed a patented new post-clean treatment solvent systems, with sales projected to be $5+ MM.

Expert also developed oxidation processes for two specialty aldehydes with projected sales of over $5 MM/yr and developed processes for three phenolic antioxidants and two ultraviolet benzotriazole stabilizers for the plastics industry with anticipated $20 MM per year sales. Directed the development of a 2.5 MM pound per year three-step process for a hydroxylated aromatic compound and a subsequent two-step process for a generic beta-blocker pharmaceutical drug. Developed a process for a specialty acrylamide monomer with 90+% yields and low residual sulfate levels.

Expert modified a heteroaromatic cyclization process for a insectecide to increase yields 7-8%. The raw material costs were reduced 50% with annual savings of $1.2-1.5MM/yr. Modified a carbon-less dye process for existing plant equipment while implementing over $50M savings for the campaign.

He also directed the development of a vapor phase heterogeneous oxidative dehydrogenation process. Established the basic catalyst composition and developed specific reaction parameters and analytical techniques. Developed an economical process for the liquid-phase reductive methylation of long chain amines and hydrazines. Projects were carried from the bench scale to the pilot plant level. Process generated $2-3 MM/yr in royalty payments.

He has had 45+ years of organic chemistry experience.

Expert is involved in the design of new cleaning chemistries and new cleaning technologies for the semiconductor industry. Also involved in Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) slurry design. During the first 36 month period as R&D director at EKC Technology, twelve new products, including new fluoride, semi-aqueous chemistries and the CMP program were introduced, compared to only three new products in the previous two years for the semiconductor wafer processing industry. Potential sales are $17+ MM. Managed the R&D CMP program and designed and developed five of the CMP (W, Cu, Ir, IrO2 and Pt) and two post CMP products. He interacted with customers concerning process problems related to wet chemical and CMP/post CMP processes.

He was also a major participant in the successful commercialization of EKC265 which currently has $80+ MM in sales. Developed a patented new post-clean treatment solvent system, with sales projected to be $5+ MM.

He has worked with clients to evaluate process problems for a post etch residue cleaner products for semiconductor processes.He has working with other clients to develop viable abrasive slurry products for the CMP market.He is working with another client to develop a completely new method of removing particles from wafers with very Expert quantities of chemicals.