Consultant in Chemical Sensing and Nanomaterials
I have over 40 years of experience in physical chemistry, emphasizing the fields of spectroscopy, computational chemistry and, especially, nanomaterials/nanotechnology. My work has had a particular focus on the development and implementation of sensing systems. I have authored more than 140 refereed journal articles, thirty patents and a chemical bonding/quantum mechanics textbook. Please see my personal site for details.
In the laboratory, we have produced: imprinted polymer based sensors; RFID-based sensors; novel nanoparticles such as semiconductor nanotubes, cumulenic-heteroatom terminated carbon rods; and structured nanoparticle coatings. Some of the same polymers developed as chemical sensors have been additionally purposed as chemically specific extraction materials.
My laboratory experience provides an excellent background for the review of research plans, patent documents or technical specifications. I have served as developer for the sensors reviewed technically. This experience provides the expertise to serve as an expert witness in circumstances involving nanomaterials, nanotechnology, polymer systems and targeted sensors. I am also available for lectures on nanotechnology (and its potential societal effects) for general audiences.