I have directed inventive operations in the Reactive Extrusion Laboratory. Expertise and multiple patents for both new materials and new processes. For example:Engineering Research Associate (Eastman) April ‘97 - Dec ‘06 Eastman Chemical CompanyDirect all activities in the Reactive Extrusion Lab specializing in functionalized polyolefins, including:o Plan all REX experimentso Supervise the technician operating the equipment and testing the new products. o Initiate intellectual property (IP) searches as needed and work with attorneys to draft and prosecute patents covering novel products and processes. U.S. Patents Received (A total of 9 patents including the following 7 for reactive extrusion):1. 7683134 - Maleated high acid number high molecular weight polypropylene of low color2. 7408007 - Maleated high acid number high molecular weight polypropylene of low color3. 6433133 -Process for reducing the weight average molecular weight and melt index ratio of polyethylene and polyethylene products.4. 6426389 - Functionalized polypropylenes and process for production (composition of matter)5. 6218476 - Functionalized polypropylenes and process for production (process)6. 6046279 - Maleated high acid number high molecular weight polypropylene of low color7. 5955547 - Maleated high acid number high molecular weight polypropylene of low colorAdditionally, I have experience directing Computational Fluid Dynamics studies of stirred autoclave polyethylene reactors as well as downstream molten polymer filtration.I am a registered PE in the state of Texas.

I invented maleated PP technology which was licensed by multiple companies. I also invented maleated PE technology in use today.