Expertise
Semiconductor Purification of Silicon
Identification and eliminate impurities affecting silane and wafer quality., especially Phosphorus, Boron, and Arsenic.
Silicone Polymer Processing
Processing of silicones, silanes, catalysts, coatings, adhesives, and more.
Proficient in other areas of polymer science including emulsions, coatings, and adhesion of organic materials.
HPLC Bonded Phases
Design and install recipes for HPLC and SPE applications, and bonded phase chemistry. Critical pairs and pH stabilized are examples.
UV Cure Technology
Develop UV cured hard coats and cured composites for various applications.
Patent Mapping and Strategies
Will turn your technology into patents and survey the competition, fast and simple.
Career Summary
Industrial Experience
Independent Global Consultant, 2013- present, Confidential global appointments with several industrial clients
Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation, Hemlock, Michigan – 2009-2013, Associate Research Scientist; Expert in CVD silcon metal purification, Dow Corning research award
Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan – 1999-2009, Associate Research Scientist, Group Manager, Expert in silica treatment for separations, Beer and flavor stabilization science
Diazem Corporation, Midland, Michigan – 1994-1999, Owner and Technical Director; Expert in HPLC separations material design, created recipes for bonded phase silica used for pharmaceutics and biomolecules
Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan – 1984-1994, Senior Research Specialist, Group Manager, Project Leader; Expertise in silicone technology, coatings, emulsions, and adhesion, Dow Corning research award
Academic Experience
- Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, Michigan - General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
- Alma College, Alma, Michigan - Organic Chemistry Lab and Polymer Chemistry lectures
Educational Background
- Iowa State University - Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, 1984
- Albany State University - B.S. Chemistry, 1979