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Sol-Gel Processing
The overall focus of Expert's activities is the synthesis and processing of ceramics and glasses using the sol-gel process. She edited the first volume on the applications of this process, which established the technological basis for further developments. She also…
Automotive and Small Engines
Expert has built or rebuilt over 30 automotive (chassis dyno) or engine test cells, most with sophisticated automated data acquisition and control systems. He is currently operating both automotive chassis dynamometer and small engine dynamometer tests at a state-of-the-art emissions…
Molecular Immunology, Antigen-Antibody Interactions, Immunochemistry, etc.
ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY INTERACTION. Expert has studied the physico-chemical and biological consequences of interactions between monoclonal antibodies and bacterial polysaccharides, viral glycoproteins, or molecules of the major histocompatibility complex. His work suggests new strategies for the engineering of more effective antibodies. IMMUNOCHEMICAL…
Chemical Reaction Engineering
POROUS MATERIAL; REACTIONS IN POROUS SOLIDS. A major portion of Expert's research has been concerned with reactions of porous solids, the kinetics of which are largely controlled by pore diffusion. In particular, he has worked on coal/char combustion and desulfurization…
Uses of Polymers, plastics, silver and other metals. EPA regulatory processes
For the past 25 years, expert has been actively involved in all phases of medical plastics synthesis, processing, and use. His experience includes custom formulation of polymers, analysis of medical markets, and selection of materials that will withstand the various…
Chemical Extraction, diffusion, mass transfer and separation processes.
Expert has skills in the boundary between chemistry and chemical engineering which reflect his adaptation of laboratory chemistry to industrial practice. Expert's primary expertise is in diffusion processes, especially those for chemical separations. His research on membranes, which has produced…
Catalysis, Surface Chemistry
Expert has spent most of his research addressing problems related to catalysis by transition metals and transition metal oxides. His model studies have examined the basic catalytic chemistry of ammonia synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch chemistry, catalytic oxidation, and hydrogen desulfurization chemistry. In…
EMF on Biology & Electronics
For 20 years, expert has been involved in studying the effects of radiowaves and 60Hz on people. His work has included participation in a major epidemiological study that showed a correlation between the proximity of power lines and the incidence…
Mechanical Engineering, Cavitation Erosion
HYDRAULICS; OCEAN ENGINEERING; WATER-JET CLEANING. Expert (prefers Dr. Thiru) has extensive experience applying his expertise in hydraulics to ocean engineering and industry. Dr. Thiru is a recognized expert in materials research and has demonstrated a deep understanding of material behavior…