Plastics; Polymers | E-058127
This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Hope College and his PhD in organic chemistry from Indiana University. He has experience in catalyst research in support of polyethylene manufacturing, additive stabilization of polymers, interaction of chemicals with plastics, extrusion production of plastic pipe, plastic pipe material technical service and plastic pipe system component testing. End use applications in which he is a plastics expert include corrugated plastic pipe, water distribution and plumbing systems, oil and gas production, plastic gas pipe, and conduit. In addition, this expert is active in his field as a member of numerous societies including The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Plastic Pipe Institute, and Society of Plastics Engineers. Formerly, he held roles as Pipe Applications and Technical Supervisor at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Technical Director at Microbac Hauser Divison. Currently, he is President of a plastics consulting firm.
Location: CO
BS, Chemistry, Hope College
PhD, Organic Chemistry, Indiana University
Member, American Gas Association
Member, Society of Plastics Engineers
Member, American Petroleum Institute
Member, American Water Works Association
Former, Polymer Research Chemist, Phillips Petroleum
Former, Pipe Material and Development Specialist, Chevron Phillips
Former, Pipe Technical Service Supervisor, Chevron Phillips
Former, Technical Director, Hauser Division,
Former, President, plastic material manufacturer firm