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Expert in Adhesives, Polymer Nanocomposites, Plastics, Biomaterials
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert wrote his Ph.D. research in the area of thermosetting composite and rubbery materials. After graduation he began work with National Starch and Chemical Company in specialty pressure-sensitive adhesives and moved then to Integra Life Sciences in collagen-based regenerative biomaterials. He made the transition into academics, conducting research in adhesion, polymer nanocomposites, and biodegradable/regenerative biopolymers. He has taught classes in introductory polymer science and advanced classes in polymer viscoelasticity theory, polymer crystallinity, biopolymers, and cosmetic polymers and emulsions. He has particular strength in explaining polymers to general and family audiences, with a series of polymer demonstration shows on nanocomposites, biopolymers, food polymers, sports polymers and polymer history. He has over 30 peer reviewed articles and conference proceedings. He has received sponsored project awards and conducted consulting work in adhesives and adhesion.
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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: New York, New York;
Yonkers, New York;
Newark, New Jersey;
Jersey City, New Jersey;
Paterson, New Jersey;
Elizabeth, New Jersey;
Trenton, New Jersey;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Allentown, Pennsylvania;
and Stamford, Connecticut.
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Honors |
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1992
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PhD
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Materials Science and Engineering
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University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
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1986
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BS
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Chemical Engineering
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University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
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with Distinction
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2011 to 2012
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(Undisclosed)
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Chemical Engineering
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Visiting Associate Professor
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Developed the cosmetics engineering option for the graduate MS ChE degree, taught materials courses, conducted research in adhesives, extrusion of nanocomposite fibers, extraction/creation of heparin binding peptides
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2005 to 2010
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Widener University
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Chemical Engineering
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Visiting Associate Professor
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Taught introductory bioengineering, unit operations laboratories, thermodynamics. Conducted research into adhesives, multiple scale and nanocomposites, functionalization of collagen biomaterials devices for antithrombogenic activity, engineering education.
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2002 to 2004
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Philadelphia University
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Department of Textile Engineering
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Research Assistant Professor
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Taught biomaterials courses, materials characterization, designed course in materials engineering. Conducted research in composite materials, insulating materials, engineering education.
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1997 to 2001
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Drexel University
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Department of Materials Engineering
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Assistant Professor
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Taught polymers courses at undergraduate and graduate level. Conducted research in adhesion, nanocomposite materials, biodegradable polymers and devices.
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1994 to 1996
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Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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Research and Development
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Development and Quality Engineer
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Developed assays for Integra Artificial Skin Dermal Regeneration Template, the first regenerative device ever approved by the FDA. Supported R&D activities. Supported Quality Assurance activities.
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1992 to 1993
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National Starch and Chemical Company
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Specialty Adhesives Department
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Project Superviser
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Took a medical adhesive from bench to the production plant. Contributed to efforts to achieve ISO 9000 certification. Developed adhesive SOPs. Conducted routine adhesives testing. Conducted research on a radiation curing warm melt acrylic formula.
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Associations/Societies
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Professional Fraternity
International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE)
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Publications and Patents Summary
5 patents pending, 1 patent issued, 5 additional patent disclosures written
35 peer reviewed papers and proceedings (2 papers with 80+ citations)
1 textbook in nanocomposites
22 invited, 30+ additional professional presentations
15 invited outreach presentations
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- DesTech
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- Journal of Applied Polymer Science
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- Journal of Biological Chemistry
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- Journal of Composite Materials
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Conducted research for a company to help them identify an adhesive that would adhere to a surface contaminated with silicone rubber, but could be cleaned off if subsequent repairs were needed.
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Conducted research for a government program to attach a heparin binding peptide to collagen sponge to promote clotting.
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Helped a company develop alternatives for processing ceramic powders for use in a bone regeneration template.
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Helped a company extrude halloysite-filled polypropylene fibers.
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Helped a company identify a radiation resistant adhesive and a lubricant resistant adhesive for special applications.
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Recent Client Requests:
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"Hollow fiber" manufacturing potting expert for consulting on Development of Static Potting Method for Hollow Fiber based Single-Use Product.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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I have participated as an expert in several cases. I participated in depositions and mock jury trials.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
Introduction to Rubber Technology
Introduction to Nanocomposites
Introduction to Polymers
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Other Skills and Services
I have had special training in technical communications and public speaking, and have taught this type of course at the college level
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