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Expert in Polymers and Biopolymers, Injection Molding, Fibers, Bottles, Packaging, & Other Applications
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert is a creative and innovative polymer/bio-polymer scientist and manager with more than 50 US patents in the areas of spontaneously wettable fibers, polymer nanocomposites for high barrier packaging applications, engineering polymer blends, PLA based compositions, polyolefin-star based composites. His expertise is in structure-property relationships in polymers and has a very strong and fundamental understanding of polymeric systems. He has international experience in Europe, Asia, Brazil, Mexico and presented technical papers at international conferences. He has led major cross-functional teams to commercialize new products from concept to market place. He has managed and led intellectual property portfolio including licensing of technology to promote corporate growth. He posses excellent interpersonal communication skills, needs discovery skills, and business acumen. He is recognized as a Fellow of Society of Plastics Engineer and received the 2005 SPE Engineering/Technology award.
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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: Dallas, Texas;
Fort Worth, Texas;
Arlington, Texas;
Plano, Texas;
Garland, Texas;
Irving, Texas;
Grand Prairie, Texas;
Mesquite, Texas;
Waco, Texas;
and Carrollton, Texas.
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Packaging Economics, Supply Chain, Benchmarking, Products,... |
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Plastics Selection, Design, Compound, Processing, Testing,... |
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Polymers, Plastics, Elastomers, Compounding, Multi-Phase... |
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Polymer Foam Process & Materials |
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Degree |
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Honors |
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1984
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PhD
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Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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3.8/4.0 Phi kappa Phi
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1975
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MS
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Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science
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Princeton University
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1973
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BS
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Chemical Engineering
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IIT Kanpur, INDIA
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9.6/10.0
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2007 to 2009
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Cereplast
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R&D
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Sr. Vice-President R&D
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Led R&D functions of the company to introduce new bio-based resins in the market place and managed the IP portfolio for the company.
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1986 to 2007
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Eastman Chemical Company
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R&D
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Research Associate
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Develop new products, processes, and applications for polyester and cellulosic based polymers.
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1984 to 1986
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Monsanto
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R&D
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Sr. Chemical Engineer
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New products and fibers in Nylon and Acrylic based polymers.
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1975 to 1980
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Orient Paper Mills, India
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Manufacturing
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Plant engineer
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Improve pulp yield and reduce alkali losses in the mill. Co-ordinate all departments for efficient manufacturing.
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Associations/Societies
SPE, ACS, fibers society
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Professional Appointments
Past Chair " Engineering Property Structure - Division of SPE"
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Awards/Recognition
1. SPE Fellow 2004
2. 2005 SPE Engineering/Technology Award
3. Eastman recognition for 50+ patents
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has 53 patents, more than 25 publications, and presented more than 30 papers at various international conferences.
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He has consulted for a company to commercialize biopolymers.
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He has consulted for a law firm regarding patents.
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He has consulted with a company on nanocomposites.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert in intota for consulting on Thermoplastic Service Life Prediction.
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Expert in Health applications of Polymeric Materials.
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PLA plastic expert for consulting on Inquiry.
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Expert to assist in Switching from PVC to Polyethylene film
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Plastic packaging design expert food rigid closures for consulting on Kekoa - Food Packaging.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Patent expert witness/consulting experience.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Mexico/Brazil
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Promoted and explored opportunities for 5-gallon water jugs from polyesters.
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Europe
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Technical service and promotion of polyester products- bottles for beer packaging.
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Japan
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Promote co-polyesters for replacing PVC.
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India
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Promoting hybrid resins for automotive applications- made key presentations and won an Award.
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Hindi
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He is fluent in Hindi.
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Deep knowledge in bio-based polymers, PLA, and polyesters.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
1. An introduction to bio-based materials.
2. Structure-property relationships in polymers
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Selected suppliers of various additives for biopolymers.
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Other Skills and Services
Patent consulting, market knowledge, biopolymer formulations.
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Education
