MARK T. ARIGO

SUMMARY

Research engineer with a strong educational background in fluid rheology,

materials science, and mechanical engineering looking for a position

working closely with applications and product development. Academic and

industrial experience in materials development, polymer characterization,

polymer processing, rubber technology, and fluid mechanics. Strong

experimental and computer skills including system development, fabrication,

integration, and control. Quick learner in science, technology, and

computers. Energetic self-starter, team player, and leader. A great fit at

an innovative company building solutions for tomorrow.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Engineering Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (March 1999)

Thesis: "The effects of rheology on the dynamics of isothermal and non-

isothermal flows of polymeric fluids." Advisors: Profs. Gareth H. McKinley

(M.I.T.), Howard A. Stone (Princeton), Robert C. Armstrong (M.I.T.), and

Thomas McMahon (Harvard)

M.S. Engineering Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (June 1995)

Concentrations in polymer/materials science, fluid mechanics, and applied

mathematics; 3.88 GPA

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

(April 1993)

Additional coursework in mathematics and architecture; 3.93 GPA (summa cum

laude)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rheology Scientist, ATS RheoSystems, Bordentown, NJ (3/2010 - current)

Assist industrial customers in understanding and troubleshooting rheology-

related product issues

Perform rheological and analytical testing and method development on

material samples

Provide a detailed report educating customers on the fundamental material

properties of their product and its impact on properties and processing

Conduct customer training seminars and laboratory demos

Visit customer sites for consultation, service, and training

Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and services

Materials Research Scientist, Bridgestone Center for Research and

Technology, Akron, OH (9/2001 - 9/2009)

Collaborate on an inter-disciplinary team to develop new materials for next-

generation tire compounds with improvements in rolling resistance, wear,

and handling

Perform independent research on the fundamentals of tire performance and

material properties

Design and implement novel analytical techniques to measure material

properties

Develop laboratory predictors from an understanding of material structure-

property relationships

Write patent disclosures for new inventions

Document work in monthly reports, project meetings, and technology reviews

Organize the ISO/TS16949 quality management system for continual

improvement

Materials research: filler-reactive polymers, end-linking polymers,

advanced polymer architectures, multi-branched polymers, polymeric

nanoparticles, ionomers, compounding additives, adhesives

Processing research: improving filler dispersion during mixing, optimize

scale-up of new materials for plant production, stock-to-stock adhesion

Fundamental research: tire performance (rolling resistance, wet/dry

traction, wear mechanisms), rubber reinforcement, polymer-filler

interaction, strain-induced crystallization, superhydrophobic surfaces

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh,

Pittsburgh, PA (9/1998 - 9/2001)

Professor of undergraduate fluid mechanics and thermodynamics

Director of the Non-Newtonian Fluids and Rheology Laboratory

Developed research grants and proposals for internal and government sources

Collaborated with inter-disciplinary teams in engineering, chemistry, and

biology

Research program: rheology and dynamics of complex fluids, flow stability

of polymeric fluids, non-invasive imaging techniques for fluid dynamics and

thermodynamics, smart fluids, microchannel flows

Engineering Consultant, Extrude Hone, Irwin, PA (2000)

Worked with the customer to understand the impact of rheology on their

product

Provided rheological testing and a detailed study of the results

Identified ways to improve performance through rheology modifications

Educated the customer on fundamental material principles associated with

their product

Engineering Intern, Dentsply International, York, PA (summers 1990 - 1992)

Lead process engineer for the development of a next-generation dental

material based on a new processing techniques

Optimized the appearance and color of a new dental prosthetic material

SCIENTIFIC SKILLS

Strong foundation in scientific and engineering principles

Fundamental background in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, materials

science, and rheology

Industrial experience in polymer science and engineering, including

processing and scale-up

Rheology measurements and analysis using rotational, extensional, and

capillary rheometers

Physical testing of materials: tensile, tear, hardness, wear, crack growth,

etc.

Experience with analytical tools for polymers: DSC, TGA, GC-MS, DMA, and

rheometry

Familiarity with microscopy (TEM, SEM, AFM) and X-ray (WAXS) instruments

Experimental fluid dynamics work with flow visualization and optical

measurement techniques: laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV), particle image

velocimetry (PIV), and thermal imaging

Design and development of experimental systems and instrumentation

Experience in managing projects: planning, designing, budgeting,

experimenting, analyzing

Interaction and collaboration with colleagues, customers, and suppliers in

industry and academia

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Proficient programming in C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, Matlab, and Visual

Basic

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience with ANSYS Fluent

Data acquisition and system integration using Labview

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Experience with Linux OS usage, maintenance, and administration

Contributor to the open source software development community

Software developer on the open source Rockbox project (www.rockbox.org)

Lead developer for ports to 8 new hardware devices

Over 70 commits since 2006 (www.ohloh.net/accounts/m_arigo)

Programming in C and assembly for embedded ARM and Coldfire CPUs

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Professor of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical measurements,

University of Pittsburgh (1999 - 2001)

Laboratory instructor for industrial summer short course on rheology,

M.I.T. (1995 - 1998)

Fluid dynamics teaching assistant and lab instructor, Harvard University

(1994)

Undergraduate teaching assistant for mechanics of materials, University of

Pittsburgh (1991 - 1993)

AWARDS

Leighton E. and Mary N. Orr Faculty Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh

(1999, 2000)

Young Engineers Award, ASME Fluid Engineering Division (1994)

Courtlandt S. Gross Fellow, Harvard University (1994)

University Scholar, University of Pittsburgh (1991 - 1993)

PATENTS

"Branched polymers and methods for their synthesis and use"

(WO/2008/045372, EP2066735)

"Functionalized polymers and processes for making same" (WO/2009/146018)

Four pending patent disclosures

PUBLICATIONS

M. T. Arigo and G. H. McKinley, "An experimental investigation of the

negative wake behind spheres settling in a shear-thinning viscoelastic

fluid," Rheol. Acta 37 (1998) 307-327.

M. T. Arigo and G. H. McKinley, "The effects of viscoelasticity on the

transient motion of a sphere through a shear-thinning fluid," J. Rheol. 41

(1997) 103-128.

D. Rajagopalan, M. T. Arigo, and G. H. McKinley, "The sedimentation of a

sphere through an elastic fluid. Part 2: transient motion," J. of Non-

Newtonian Fluid Mech. 65 (1996) 17-46.

M. T. Arigo and G. H. McKinley, "The effects of viscoelasticity on the

transient motion of a sphere through a shear-thinning fluid," Proceedings

of the XIIth International Congress on Rheology, Quebec City, Quebec,

Canada, August 18-23, 1996, 363-364.

M. T. Arigo, D. Rajagopalan, N. Shapley, and G. H. McKinley, "The

sedimentation of a sphere through an elastic fluid. Part 1: steady motion,"

J. of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mech. 60 (1995) 225-257.

M. T. Arigo and G. H. McKinley, "The steady and transient motion of a

sphere in a viscoelastic fluid," in ASME Fluids Engineering Division:

Cavitation and Multiphase Flow, edited by J. Katz and O. Furuya (ASME, New

York, 1994) Vol. 194, pp. 139-147.

PRESENTATIONS

Presenter: "Viscous heating and non-isothermal hydrodynamics of polymer

solutions," 70th Annual Meeting of the Society of Rheology, Monterey, CA,

October 4-8, 1998.

Presenter: "The transient oscillatory motion of a sphere settling in a

shear-thinning viscoelastic fluid," XIIth International Congress on

Rheology, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August 18-23, 1996.

Presenter: "The transient motion of a sphere through a shear-thinning

viscoelastic fluid," 67th Annual Meeting of the Society of Rheology,

Sacramento, CA, October 8-12, 1995.

Poster: "The steady and transient motion of a sphere in a viscoelastic

fluid: the effect of fluid rheology," 66th Annual Meeting of the Society of

Rheology, Philadelphia, PA, October 2-6, 1994.

Presenter: "The steady and transient motion of a sphere in a viscoelastic

fluid," ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Lake Tahoe, NV,

June 19-23, 1994.

RESEARCH GRANTS

"On the orientation of rigid bodies in non-Newtonian fluids." Univ. of

Pittsburgh Central Research Development Fund Small Grants Program, $16,000,

Principal investigator (2001).

"Novel flow chamber for exploring the link between cerebral aneurysm

formation and endothelial cell response to hemodynamic stress." National

Science Foundation, Biomedical Engineering, $378,843, Consultant for A. M.

Robertson (PI) and D. G. Peters (co-PI), University of Pittsburgh (2001).

"Measurement and application of kinematics of CO2 hydrate to carbon

sequestration." U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology

Laboratory, $996,367, Co-investigator with B. I. Morsi, University of

Pittsburgh (2001).

"A combined LIF/PIV system for measurements of non-isothermal flows of

polymeric liquids." Univ. of Pittsburgh Central Research Development Fund

Small Grants Program, $16,000, Principal investigator (2000).

"Integration of experiments into theoretical engineering courses to enhance

learning." University of Pittsburgh Advanced Instructional Technology

Working Group, $25,000, Co-investigator with A. M. Robertson, University of

Pittsburgh (1999).

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