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Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Expert Consultant
Expertise in Polyurethanes, Vinyl Polymerization, Homogeneous Catalysis, Ring Opening Polymerization, Epoxy Resins, Co-polymers, Micro Encapsulation, Foams, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings

PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Automotive, Chemical

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Polymer Science, University of Akron, Akron, OH
B.S., Chemistry, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.

Providing expertise in polymer science, organic chemistry, engineering consulting and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.

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Scientist, Corporate R&D/Chemical Sciences, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Was responsible for leading a technical team in the development of new fire retardant concepts for Engineering Plastics. Explore new concepts and defining projects in the area of “Controlled Delivery.” New polystyrene foam products and processing. Lead Scientist for the development of technology (adhesives for modular windshields), and the development of controlled-cure, pre-applied adhesives for modular automotive windshields allowing Dow defensive patent position in automotive industry.

Associate Scientist, Corporate R&D/Designed Products & Devices, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Was responsible for group leadership for Corporate R&D Adhesives group. Defined adhesives projects and approaches for adhesives, sealants and coatings, resulting in the commercialization of multiple adhesive and sealant products for Dow Automotive (Essex Specialty Products).

Research Leader, Central Research/Polymeric Materials and Urethanes R&D, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Texas Division R&D on Copolymer Polyol processing, conducted research on approaches for toughening epoxy resins.

Project Leader, Urethanes TS&D, Freeport, TX and Central Research/Chemical Products, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

TS&D for automotive seat foams. R&D, Process Research, and TS&D that led to the discovery of a novel approach for the synthesis and commercialization of co-polymer polyols, a multi-million dollar business for Dow’s Polyurethanes.

Research Specialist, Central Research/Chemical Products, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Worked in laboratory research on isocyanurate foams.

Sr. Research Chemist, Central Research/Chemical Processes and Organic Chemicals, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Was responsible for laboratory work for water-based coatings, and polymerization of new monomers.

Associate Chemist,, B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company, Avon Lake, OH

Was responsible for laboratory work in adhesives and high surface tension emulsion polymerization.

HONORS AND AWARDS
Recipient of the first Central Research “Excellence in Science” Award for Dispersion Polymerization
Dow Future New Products Award, Copolymer Polyols

PUBLICATIONS
24 Industry Patents Held

Publications include:
Strain Rate Dependence of Fracture in a Rubber-Toughened Epoxy Resin
The Influence of Elastomer Concentration of Toughness in Dispersions Containing Preformed Acrylic Elastomer Particles in an Epoxy Matrix
Toughened Epoxy Resins via Dispersions of Acrylic Elastomers

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