Expert Details
Semiconductors, Silicon Metal Purification, Separations of Biomolecules, and Siloxane Chemistry
ID: 731138
Michigan, USA
Expert has worked with both Fortune 500 companies and small start-up firms.
He has developed technologies in many areas, including:
•Purification processes for semiconductor silicon metal
•Catalysts for automotive hard coats
•Catalysts for silicone reactions
•Coatings for fabrics, glass, floors and paper
•Filtration aids for drugs, beer and flavors
•Silicones for paper, sealants and emulsions
•Silicone-Organic polymers including acrylics
•Synthesis of silanes, treated silicas and flouresence
He developed silane coupling agents, silicone catalyst for automotive hard coats, silicone sealants and rubbers for construction and automotive, silicones for health and beauty, antifoams and deformers, scratch resistant coatings for glass and plastics, paper coatings, and antimicrobial agents for medical applications. He is well versed in the mechanism of silicone cure chemistry and their applications, as well as formulation know-how.
He worked with R&D project team to identify and eliminate impurities affecting silicon wafers. Working with Six Sigma Black Belts, production, engineering, and marketing gave improved quality and understand supply chain. He has a particular expertise in Phosphorus and Boron Impurities in this space. His understanding of fundamental mechanisms involving phosphorous and boron was critical to improving manufacturing purity in silicon metal produced by CVD and FBR.
Silica Treatment: He has expertise as a metal oxide modification specialist (bonding chemist). He has a particular expertise in Adsorptive Separations technology materials where he successfully converted separations “art” into useful filtration materials for decontaminating industrial streams and for HPLC and SPE bioseparations. He developed over 10 patents in this space involving bonded phase materials and surface modifications.
UV Cure Polymers: Expert has expertise as a Scientist in the area of rapid cure costings and sealants. He has been active in work with UV cured coating as both art and science. He mastered both. He holds over 10 patents from hard coatings containing acrylates to softer coatings with silicones and other related materials.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1984 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Organic Chemistry | Institution: Iowa State University |
| Year: 1979 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Albany State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Chemistry Lecturer | Department: Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Teach chemistry classes and laboratories to undergraduate students. |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2013 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Associate Scientist | Department: R&D & Process Engineering |
Responsibilities:Chemistry of Polysilicon product with special emphasis on purity management.Achievements include 2 Patents. |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2009 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Associate Scientist | Department: R&D |
Responsibilities:Development of separations media of beverages. Accomplishments include 20 patents. |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1999 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Technical Director | Department: R&D |
Responsibilities:Synthesis of novel HPLC and SPE media for bioseparations. Achievements include 1 patent. |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1994 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Senior Research Specialist | Department: R&D and Product Development |
Responsibilities:R&D of a variety of silicone materials and products. During this time, 20 patents. |
|||
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2013 to 2013 | Country / Region: Taiwan | Summary: Consultant to silicon materials manufacturer |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
|---|
| American Chemical Society Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry of Industry Leaders Oxford’s Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals |
| Licenses / Certifications |
|---|
| Dow Corning Technical Achievement Award – Innovative R&D, Team award for analytical characterization Dow Corning Technical Achievement Award – Innovative R&D, Individual award for novel catalyst |
| Awards / Recognition |
|---|
| Alpha Chi Sigma Graduate Research Award, Iowa State University – Senior Research Dow Corning Technical Achievement Award – Innovative R&D, Individual award for novel catalyst Dow Corning Technical Achievement Award – Innovative R&D, Team award for analytical characterization |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
|---|
| 44 Patents |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
|---|
| Developed and taught 5 core silicone course for Dow Corning Corporation that are currently used to trained all its technical staff. |
| Vendor Selection |
|---|
| Installed the laboratory and pilot facilities used to make HPLC silica. Expert was responsible for material sourcing for R&D within the groups he managed at Dow Corning. |
| Marketing Experience |
|---|
| Well versed in most areas of silicone chemistry, as well as high-temperature and mechanistic chemistry of most organic and many inorganic reactions. Expert is highly skilled in technical patent analysis. He is adept at organizing staff for R&D. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
|---|
| Expert is well-versed in FMEA analysis. He is strong in finding holes in technology and designing a strategy to plug them, often resulting in patents. |
Fields of Expertise
high-performance liquid chromatography, organosilicon, semiconductor material, separation, silane coupling agent, silicon, silicone chemistry, silicon semiconductor growth, technology evaluation, doped semiconductor, polysilicone, polycrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon manufacturing plant model, biofiltration, adsorption, adsorption chromatography, acrylic coating material, acrylic resin, superabsorbent polymer, fused quartz, quartz crystal, adhesive material, thermoplastic material, vacuum insulation, polyurethane, liquid crystal display, acrylic polymerization