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Polymer Processing and Product Development (Films, Fibers, Nanofibers, Nanocomposites)
PROCESS/STRUCTURE/PROPERTY RELATIONSHIPS Expert has extensive experience and recognized accomplishments in process/structure/property relationships in polymers, especially processes involving polymer orientation and crystallization. Polymers in which he has primary experience include polyesters (PET, PEN, PBT, PTT, PLA), polyamides (PA6, PA66), and polyolefins…
Blown Film Coextrusion, Corona Treatment, Sheet Extrusion, Bag Making, Food Packaging, Distillation
Expert graduated from Universidad of Trujillo – Peru in 1972. Just after that, he was hired by Nissan Motor Company to perform as a supervision engineer for the car painting section. Here, he developed technical skills related to formulation of…
Plastics/Polymers, Design with Plastics, Plastics Failure, Plastics Processing, Patents/IP
Has done research in compression molding of SMC, GMT, BMC, LFT, etc. for over 20 years. Has given several seminars on compression molding. Has done research on curing thermosetting polymers for two decades. Has published several papers on this topic…
Baby Diapers, Non-Woven, Absorbent Products, Films, Wipes, and Consumer Tissue & Towel
Has extensive experience in the development and evaluation of absorbent materials of all types for the management of all types of human exudates. This includes cellulose absorbent cores, superabsorbent materials, foams, fibers and non-woven absorbent materials. Has commercialized over a…
Adhesives for Medical Device, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Materials Science, QA, QC
With a PhD in organic chemistry expert has spent over 25 years developing adhesives, resins and advanced composites for a variety of applications. He started at the bench chemist level and worked his way up into R&D management. Some of…
Biotechnological Pharmaceutical Chemical Process Development Design Engineering
Expert has applied his extensive background in chemical engineering in various areas including pharmaceutical process and product development; developing new products for pharmaceutical and consumer industries; process, equipment, and analytical method validation in biotechnology areas; and designing and improving various…
Tribology, Friction, and Wear with Emphasis in Synthetic Fibers and Textiles
Expert has expertise in all types of fiber finishes for synthetic fibers and blends. He is knowledgeable in formulation, properties, performance, and environmental aspects of these systems. He is expert in all aspects of the basic and advanced technology of…
Plastic and Coating Stabilization; Controlled Degradation Analysis and Design; Analytical Services
Expert's knowledge in the area of amorphous and crystalline polymers is based on 36 years in the field, having worked with all commercially available amorphous, crystalline, and semicrystalline resins. His knowledge includes physical properties and stabilization at many levels and…
Mechanical Engineering Design and Prototype Development
Expert received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), with an emphasis in composite manufacture and analysis. His Ph.D. dissertation dealt with manufacturing analysis for axisymmetric composite structures. Part of the research included building a…
Polymer Fiber Based Materials; Patent Litigation
Expert is a Materials Science and Engineering professor with a primary focus in polymeric materials. The physics of fibers incorporates all aspects from fiber production through fiber-based materials utilization. For efficient production, the physics and chemistry of the starting material,…