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Expert in Carrageenans, Alginates, Pectins, MCC, Konjac, Gums and other Hydrocolloids.
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Forty nine years experience with hydrocolloids, with accompanying skills in basic research, applied research, agronomy, product development, process development, applications development, manufacturing, procurement, functional and business management, international business, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic planning, regulatory affairs and toxicology, intellectual property, and major project coordination dealing with multi-disciplines and organisational levels. Direct hands-on technical, manufacturing, and business experience with carrageenan agar, furcellaran, alginate, pectin, konjac, locust bean gum, and microcrystalline cellulose.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Portland, Maine.
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Degree |
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1970
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C. Chem. F.R.S.C. (UK)
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Chemistry
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Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
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1975
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M.I.M. (UK)
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Manufacturing Management
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Institute of Management (UK)
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2006 to
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(Undisclosed)
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President / Principal
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Self-employed consultant on hydrocolloid technology.
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1975 to 2006
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FMC BioPolymer
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Research Fellow
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Various positions over 31 years to include the following from start to finish: Applications Manager, Production Manager, Director R&D, Plant Manager, Director - Raw Materials R&D, Director - Raw Materials, Technology Manager, and Research Fellow.
Responsibilities covered the core businesses of carrageenan, microcrystalline cellulose, alginate, pectin, and konjac.
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1969 to 1975
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H. P. Bulmer Ltd. (UK)
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Development Chemist
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Carrageenan and pectin product and applications development.
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1962 to 1969
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A. D. Little Research Institute
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Research Chemist
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Contract research work on hydrocolloids.
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1960 to 1962
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I. C. I. Ltd.
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Research Technician
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General laboratory work.
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Associations/Societies
R.S.C.(uk), M.I.M.(uk), IFT, ACS, IFST(uk), retired from all of them.
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Licenses/Certifications
F.R.S.C. (Fellow Royal Society Chenistry).
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Publications and Patents Summary
5 research publications, 4 patents granted, 6 patent applications in process, 1 book chapter on carrageenan to be published January 2010.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Contract with major hydrocolloid manufacturer for 100 days annually for last 3 years mostly on carrageenan, MCC, alginate, and pectin and focused on regulatory affairs, toxicology, and business growth through new technology development.
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Advised company with new product invention as to the chemical implications of digesting the product and advising the necessary toxicological testing path forward to try to achieve GRAS status.
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Worked in the laboratory of a development company on the development of a new citrus fiber including raw material processing and finished product applications to determine business economics and viability.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Hydrocolloid expert needed for consulting on maximizing the characteristics of seaweed alginate in a commercial agricultural application.
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Expert for consulting on in guar gum powders needed.
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Stabilizer processing expert for consulting on Gums stabilizers.
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Biopolymer chemistry expert for consulting on hemostatic sealant with 3-D hydrogel that cross links with activa.
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Gum arabic candy expert for consulting regarding gummis stable at 55 C.
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Expert in alginate to assist with understanding the compounds and uses.
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| International Experience: |
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1986 to 1997
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Asia / Africa
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Expansion of seaweed cultivation for carrageenan business in tropics to include Tanzania, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, China, and Fiji. Resident of Singapore for 4 years. Joint venture in China.
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1986 to 1996
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South America / Latin America
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Development of seaweed resources in Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Brazil.
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1975 to 2006
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Europe
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Business experiences in U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium.
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French
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Needs practice.
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Spanish
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Needs practice.
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Business development including joint ventures and acquisitions for carrageenan, alginate, pectin, microcrystalline cellulose.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
General technology training courses on carrageenan, pectin, microcrystalline cellulose, alginate, and konjac.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Development of seaweed cultivation and harvesting on global basis to include joint ventures and partnerships with local companies.
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Other Skills and Services
Global experience through working in North America, Latin America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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