Leonard Davis, Ph.D.
Polymer Stabilization and Additives Expert
Polymer Expert Leonard Davis
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Customer focused chemist with extensive hands-on and project management experience in fine organic chemicals, inks, coatings, plastics and rubber from research and development to technical service. Strong academic and business background in new product development and implementation, applied research, experimentation and analysis. Broad knowledge of polymers and organic chemistry. Concentrated experience in polymer additives and stabilization, organic synthesis, structure/activity relationships in rubber, polyolefins, engineering polymers and water-based polymers. Patents and publications. Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, UCLA; B.S. Chemistry, MIT. |
EXPERIENCE
2015 - 2018
Director R&D, Micro Essential Laboratory
Brooklyn, NY
Diagnostic Test Strip Research and Development – applied research and expansion of product lines for sanitizer solutions and pH
2007-2015
Senior Scientist, Sun Chemical Company, Corporate Technology
Carlstadt, NJ
Energy Curables Research and Development – fundamental and applied research on ultraviolet and electron beam cured offset inks for rigid and flexible plastics; formulation of inks for new markets and offset presses
2007-1998
Senior Applications Chemist, Cytec Industries Inc., Polymer Additives (now Cytec Solvay Group)
Stamford, CT
Technical Service and Applications Development – stabilization of plastic products; formulation of antioxidants, UV light stabilizers, antistatic agents
1996-1998
Manager, Product Development, Temtec, Inc. (now Brady)
Suffern, NY
Long Range Applied Research and Development – self-expiring security ID badges; migrating dyes, adhesives, coatings, films
Staff Scientist, Ciba Specialty Chemical (now BASF)
Tarrytown, NY
Technical Service and Applications Development – stabilization of polyolefin fibers, films, molded plastics
Staff Scientist, Amoco Chemical Company, New Products Research (now BP Amoco Chemical Company)
Naperville, IL
Fundamental and Applied Research and Development – polymer synthesis, compatibilization through reactive extrusion of thermoplastic blends
1979-1988
Senior Staff Scientist, Monsanto Chemical Company Research and Development, Rubber Chemicals Division (now Flexsys/Eastman Chemical)
Akron, OH
Fundamental and Applied Research and Development – organic chemicals and polymer synthesis, structure/activity relationships, process development, rubber compounding
EDUCATION
SHORT COURSES
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology
PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
10+ US patents and international equivalents – Flame Retardant Compositions, Polymeric Activators for Rubber Curing, Color Changing Time Indicators, UV Curable Inks
30+ publications and presentations – UV Stabilization, Polyolefins, Rotomolding, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Fiber Stabilization, Wood-Fiber Composites, Gas Fading, Rubber Curing, Organic Synthesis
2015 - 2018
Director R&D, Micro Essential Laboratory
Brooklyn, NY
Diagnostic Test Strip Research and Development – applied research and expansion of product lines for sanitizer solutions and pH
- Developed and commercially introduced four new products for concentration of sanitizer solutions and pH of beverages with three more in development.
- Internal resource for all chemistry, polymer and adhesive issues.
- Qualified new equipment for preparation of diagnostic test strips
2007-2015
Senior Scientist, Sun Chemical Company, Corporate Technology
Carlstadt, NJ
Energy Curables Research and Development – fundamental and applied research on ultraviolet and electron beam cured offset inks for rigid and flexible plastics; formulation of inks for new markets and offset presses
- Developed patented energy curable offset inks and coatings for new plastic films, sheet-fed and molded plastic articles as team leader and individual contributor on global, cross-functional teams.
- Internal consultant on polymers and additives; ID and interface with suppliers to qualify new substrates and ink components.
- Qualified equipment to validate inks for new print and decorating technologies.
2007-1998
Senior Applications Chemist, Cytec Industries Inc., Polymer Additives (now Cytec Solvay Group)
Stamford, CT
Technical Service and Applications Development – stabilization of plastic products; formulation of antioxidants, UV light stabilizers, antistatic agents
- Developed novel, patented light stabilizers for molded and extruded plastic products with significantly higher marginal income. Supported double digit growth in sales to direct accounts and through distributors.
- Prepared/presented/published technical presentations, encyclopedia chapter on stabilization of plastics, enhancing Cytec reputation as technical leader.
1996-1998
Manager, Product Development, Temtec, Inc. (now Brady)
Suffern, NY
Long Range Applied Research and Development – self-expiring security ID badges; migrating dyes, adhesives, coatings, films
- Patented technology for long-term rapid color changing time indicator.
Staff Scientist, Ciba Specialty Chemical (now BASF)
Tarrytown, NY
Technical Service and Applications Development – stabilization of polyolefin fibers, films, molded plastics
- Developed applications data for patented, highly cost-effective processing and long-term stabilizers for polypropylene fibers, films and molded parts to support commercial development. Converted major customers from state-of-the-art products resulting in first multimillion dollar sales.
- Patented innovative light stabilizer systems for flame retardant polypropylene fiber. Supported through commercial introduction with customer visits, presentations at national and regional technical association meetings, trade shows.
Staff Scientist, Amoco Chemical Company, New Products Research (now BP Amoco Chemical Company)
Naperville, IL
Fundamental and Applied Research and Development – polymer synthesis, compatibilization through reactive extrusion of thermoplastic blends
- Coordinated development of high performance fiber products between internal research and customers. Interpreted analytical and application data to delineate potential for commercial utility in papermaking, rubber reinforcement and industrial gas filtration. Successfully transferred technology to subsidiary businesses.
1979-1988
Senior Staff Scientist, Monsanto Chemical Company Research and Development, Rubber Chemicals Division (now Flexsys/Eastman Chemical)
Akron, OH
Fundamental and Applied Research and Development – organic chemicals and polymer synthesis, structure/activity relationships, process development, rubber compounding
- Designed, developed and implemented test programs to optimize activity of vinylpyridine copolymers as selective cure activators for rubber blends resulting in over ten US and international patents.
EDUCATION
- The University of California, Los Angeles, CA, Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, B.S., Chemistry
- Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, Advanced Certificate in Teaching
SHORT COURSES
- University of Massachusetts, Lowell - Engineering Polymers
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Fiber Spinning Technology
- American Management Association - Technical Project Management
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
- Rubber Technology
- Polymer Blends
- Plastics Characterization
- Management Principles and Techniques
- Planning and Decision Making/Kepner-Tragoe
- Project Management
- Project Leadership Skills
- Total Quality Management
- Time Management
- Value Selling Strategies
- Advanced Presentation Skills
- Six-Sigma
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
- Palisades-New Jersey Section
- Polymer Modifiers and Additives Division
- Secretary 2006-2010
American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Akron Section
- Treasurer 1987-1988
- Finance Chairman/Planning Committee, 1985 Central Regional Meeting
- Rubber Division
- Associate Editor RUBBER CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY 1983-1988
- Organized/Moderated Technical Symposium, Akron Rubber Group 1986
- Chaired General Paper Session, National Meeting
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology
PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
10+ US patents and international equivalents – Flame Retardant Compositions, Polymeric Activators for Rubber Curing, Color Changing Time Indicators, UV Curable Inks
30+ publications and presentations – UV Stabilization, Polyolefins, Rotomolding, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Fiber Stabilization, Wood-Fiber Composites, Gas Fading, Rubber Curing, Organic Synthesis