Head, Process Development & Structural Characterization Department, Composite Materials DivisionDevelopment of elastomer formulations and processes for specialty DOD applicationsProcess development for polymer matrix composite part prototypingCharacterization of structure-property relationships for polymeric materials employing thermal analysis, microscopy, and mechanical testing.Supervision of technical staff

Teaching core Mechanical Engineering courses and specialty courses in polymer science and nanotechnology.Research emphasis on polymeric materials for sensor applications

Research, development and acquisition support of polymer based materials for naval aircraft, especially composites, transparencies and radomes including:Materials engineering for F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, UCAS-D. Analysis of polymer based composite materials for aircraft applications including cure conditions, mechanical property development, and environmental suitability. Research on self-healing ionomers, electrospinning of organic/inorganic composites, and environmental effects on acrylic and polycarbonate canopy materials. Technical administration of external R&D contracts; COR/COTR certified.

Adjunct Faculty in Master of Polymer Science and Engineering program with an emphasis in Composites Engineering.Courses taught online include: Composite Analysis (Characterization), Composite Design, Composite Adhesion and Joining, and Polymer Physical Chemistry: Solid State

Research on the preservation of materials of cultural significance including: Analysis of magnetic tape degradation, and development of methods for non-destructive evaluation of tape condition. Analysis of optical disc lifetimes and failure mechanisms.

Developed products and processes for glove manufacturing including: Development of coating materials and processes comprising formulation and scale-up with polyurethanes, nitrile, and natural rubbers.

Developed products and processes employing polymers to enhance the shaving experience including: Development of structure-property relationships for novel water-soluble polymers. Product development and clinical testing of consumer products. Monitoring of external research contracts.

Responsible for the review and evaluation of chemistry, manufacturing and controls information of investigational and marketed cardio-renal drugs including: Examination of drug synthesis, and analytical methods of drug analysis. Examination of drug product manufacture, packaging and quality control.

Development and characterization of polymer systems for underwater sound applications including: Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane elastomers and polyurethane/epoxy interpenetrating networks for broadband damping applications. Development of electrostrictive polymers and piezoelectric polymer/ceramic composites. Dielectric spectroscopy of polymers and rubber systems.