Project Manager Engineer

Gabriel O. Shonaike, Ph.D, C.Eng.

****Barkers Wood Lane

Houston, TX 77084

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Objective:To utilize my educational background and work experience to achieve

a substantial rewarding and challenging

career.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Materials Science, University of London, London, UK, 1986

(Thesis: Crazing in pre-oriented Polycarbonate and Polyamide 6 at Cryogenic

Temperatures)

M.Sc., Fiber Science, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK - 1981

Dip (1st Class), Textile Materials Science, Dundee College of Technology (now

Univ. of Abertay), Dundee, Scotland, UK

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH

Formulation and Compounding of various polymer blends, including

Thermoplastics, TPE and TDV

Formulation and processing of fiber reinforced composites. This includes the

use of various fillers such as clay, kaolin, nano-silica and flame retardant

additives.

Processing of various textile fibers

Polymer processing using various techniques such as; injection molding,

extrusion (single and twin screw, co-extrusion), thermoforming, resin transfer

molding, compression molding

Structure-property relationship of polymeric materials (edited a book on

Structure-property relationship)

Fabrication and characterization of fiber reinforced composites -

thermoplastics and thermosets. Cross-linking of thermoplastics via irradiation

process.

Structural and failure analysis; failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA),

stress relaxation, creep, impact, crazing and yielding. Fracture mechanic

approach (LEFM, J-Integral, and shadow optical caustics method of analysis).

Development of flexible polymer for hospital's IV bags

Characterization : Capable of handling most equipment for characterization,

including; mechanical test equipment, thermal analysis, physical and chemical

testing instruments, such as: Instron, DSC, TGA, FTIR, HPLC, ESCA, SEM, TEM,

OM, X-ray, OTR, Haze meter, Capillograph, Viscometer, HDT, Gelbo, Impact

testers, DMA, etc

Product development (had developed various products) via Stage Gate process.

Technical services: Trouble shooting of various customer complaints

Quality Control . Possess a thorough knowledge of ; SIX SIGMA, KAIZEN, FDA

regulations, ISO 9000, SPC, TQM and other quality management standards.

Project Management and Experience working with Marketing/Sales Division

Compression molding of bushings for rider band rings for oil and gas industries

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Materials Scientist, Hoerbiger Corporation, Houston, TX., 2/2009

As the head of the research and development section, I am responsible for all

the laboratory activities on specialty polymers used for rider bands and plate

valves used in oil and gas industries. Prediction of lifespan of PEEK, PPS,

PTFE using the Arrhenius and WLF equations are part of the work under my

supervision.

Senior Technologist, Toray Resin, Shelbyville, IN, 7/2008 - 2/2009

Worked on reinforced Polyamides and Polyesters for automobile applications.

These included reduction of the weight of Toyota Camry by about 500LB. The

base resin was Polyamide 6 reinforced with glass fiber. Glass bubbles were

introduced into the formulation with the purpose of reducing the weight whilst

maintaining the volume.

Senior Polymer Scientist/Group Leader, Solutia Inc. Pensacola, FL. 8/2005 -

4/2008

. Developed radiator end cap for Hyudai Motors (Russian market).. Cost and

permeation of calcium chloride salt were the major problems during winter.

The cost was reduced and the permeation of the salt was eliminated by using

hydrophobic polyamide.

. Developed low cost Nylon 66 for air duct.

. Developed cross-linked Nylon 6 via irradiation using - E- beam and

triallylisocyanurate (TAIC). The improved properties of the material include;

heat distortion temperature, melting temperature and reduced permability.

Senior Materials Engineer, Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ, 3/2004 - 7/2005

Worked as a project manager on glass fiber reinforced epoxy for flip-chip.

Research Specialist, Borden Chemical (contract), Houston, TX, 5/2003 - 2/2004

Worked as a coating specialist. Developed a particle-free proppants for

hydraulic fracturing in oil industry.

Senior Polymer Scientist, Noltex/Nippon Ghosei, La Porte, TX/Kurashiki, Japan,

9/2000 - 3/2003

. Transferred technology from parent company in Japan to sister company in La

Porte, TX

. Lead a group of chemist and engineers in the development of EVOH

co-extruded barrier polymer with improved properties such as;

thermoformability, impact strength, heat sealabilty and flex-crack resistance

. Developed a more flexible IV bag with improved impact resistance for medical

application

Polymer Research Engineer, OMRON Corp., Kyoto, Japan, 12/90 - 9/92

Developed low cost polymeric material for relay units and switched cases

(awarded Omron Corp. President's Innovation prize)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor, Himeji Institute of Technology, Himeji, Japan, 1998 -

2000; member of the polymer science research program. Responsible for the

development of students weekly seminar and graduate students overseas research

program (exchange). Served as the Coordinator of the Chemical Science

Laboratory. I taught the following course:

Graduate level: Materials Science for graduate students

Industrial Chemistry for Engineers

Research Methodology

Advanced Polymer Science

Undergraduate Level: Elements of materials science

Chemical and physical properties of polymeric materials

Polymer laboratory - processing and characterization of properties

Supervised and guided master's and undergraduate students' thesis work.

Profesor Madya, Teknologi Industri, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 1996 - 1998;

invited to assist in the development of polymer science and fiber reinforced

composites program. Served as the Assist. Director of Fiber reinforced

composite program. In addition, I developed and taught the following courses:

. Materials Science I - introduction to materials science

. Materials Science II - failure analyses, via fracture mechanics (LEFM and

J-Intergral)

. Polymer physics I & II - polymer structure, morphology, crystallization,

X-ray, SEM, TEM, OM.

Properties of polymeric materials, e.g. mechanical, thermal and electrical.

. Industrial chemistry - biotechnology, inorganic/organic chemicals, food

chemistry, environmental

Protection and analytical methods

Associate Professor, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan, 1993 -

1996; responsible for graduate students research program and weekly research

seminar. I taught the following course:

Graduate level: Advanced materials science

Research methodology

Polymeric materials for various applications

Undergraduate level: High technology in polymer science

High technology in textile chemistry

Introduction to materials science

Supervised and guided master's and undergraduate students' thesis work.

Assistant Professor, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan, 1992-1993;

carried out research in the areas of polymer alloys and blends and taught the

following courses:

. Polymer chemistry

. Polymer laboratory I and II

. Weekly seminar (graduate students)

Lecturer, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria, 1986 - 1990 (on leave for

postdoc between 3/88 - 7/89); pioneer member of polymer science department.

Developed and taught the following courses:

. Chemistry for Engineers

. Introduction to polymer science

. Industrial chemistry (final year chemistry students in the faculty of

science).

THESES SUPERVISED

22 BS, 6 MS and co-supervised 2 PhDs

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS

T R Murray Prize for Outstanding Performances, Faculty of Science, Dundee Col.

of Technology (University of Abertay), Dundee, Scotland, 1979

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Award 1988 -89

(first African on a long-term award)

Inoue Science Foundation Award, 1989 (first African)

Omron Corporation's President's Innovation Award - 1992

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

. American Chemical Society - USA

. Society of Plastics Engineers - USA

. The Institute of Materials - UK

. The Engineering Council, UK (Chartered Engineer)

. The Royal Chemical Society - UK

. Former Committee Member, UNESCO Chemical Information Network for Africa

. Former Committee Member, Nigerian Standard Organization

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, 3/88 - 7/89

. Worked on fracture mechanics of polymer blends using shadow optical method

of caustics

PUBLICATIONS

More than one hundred research papers, invited book chapters and two edited

books in the areas of polymer science and fiber reinforced composites.

MAJOR RESEACH ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

. Evaluation of fracture mechanics of polymer blends using caustics method;

Kyushu university, Japan - 1988

. Development of low cost LCP/PBT blends for switch cases and relay units,

Omron Corp. Japan - 191/92

. Elimination of outgas during injection molding of polyphenylene sulfide,

Omron Corp. Japan, 1992

. Properties of parallel and commingled yarn composites, Kyoto Inst. of

Technology, Kyoto, Japan, 1993/94

. Fabrication and Characterization of reinforced polyurethane composites, Kyoto

Inst., Kyoto, Japan, 1994

. Studies on the relationship between the shear coupling and bias angle of

Polyester-Polyether composites,

Kyoto Inst. Of Technology, Kyoto, Japan, 1994.

. Studies on flashing of polyphenylene sulfide, Kyoto Inst. Of Technology,

Kyoto, 1995

. Structure-property relation of Polyphenylene sulfide and liquid crystalline

polymers, Kyoto Inst. of Technology, Kyoto, Japan, 1995/96

. Woven glass matt composites, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

1996/97

. Studies on interfacial adhesion of thermoplastic composites, Himeji Inst. of

Technology, Himeji, Japan, 1998

. Studies on delamination of reinforced thermoplastic composites, Himeji Inst.

of Tech. Himeji, Japan 1999

. Mechanical Properties of interleaved composites, Himeji Inst. of Tech.

Japan, 1999

. Development of ethylene-vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) blends for medical applications,

Nippon Ghosei, Japan, 2000

. Development of EVOH blends with improved properties for under-pipe

application, Nippon Ghosei,

Kurashiki, Japan, 2001

. Coating of proppants with phenolic resin for hydraulic fracturing in oil

industry, Borden Chemical, Houston,

TX, 2003

. Reinforced epoxy resin for flip-chip's underfill, Intel Corp., Chandler, AZ.,

2004

. Glass fiber reinforced polyamide 66 for radiator end cap, Solutia Inc.,

Pensacola, FL 2005

. E-beam irradiation of polyamide 66, Solutia Inc., Pensacola, FL. 2006/07

. Reinforced polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene buthylene (PBT) and

polyamide 6 (Nylon 6) with

improved properties for automobile applications (Honda Odysey and Toyota

Camry), Toray Resin,

Shelbyville, IN., 2008

. Specialty resins (PEEK, PTFE and PPS) with improved properties for

compressors used in oil and gas

Industries, Hoerbiger Corp., Houston, TX

Languages: English and Japanese

References: Will be submitted on request

Additional information

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/TECHNICAL SERVICE

At Hoerbiger

Prediction of lifetime of Rider bands and Plate Valves using Time-Temperature

Superposition Principle. The lifespan of various grades of the high

temperature polymers were predicted via WLF equations.

Trouble shooting: Rider bands used for compressors in oil and gas industries

not conforming to specifications - On mounting on the piston, the pre-stretched

rider bands are expected to revert back to original dimension. In most cases,

the materials failed. The failure was due to the material been stretched beyond

the yield point where permanent deformation sets in. This problem was solved

by pre-stretching the material below the proportional limit

At Toray

Worked on reducing the weight of Toyota Camry but was on hold. The work

commenced by introducing glass bubbles into the formulations. The base resin

was Nylon 6. This was reinforced with glass fiber. The glass bubbles were 5,

10, 15 and 20%. However, processing above 10% was difficult. The properties

with 5% bubble were identical to those without bubbles. At 10%, the properties

were slightly reduced but still within specification. The major effect was that

the weight was reduced and the volume remains the same.

Other work done were trouble shooting (TS) complaints from customers. These

include -

Yellowing of the base resin

Bad appearance of PET blend - this was due to fast crystallization rate of

PET in the blend . Nigrosene was introduced

Lack of ductility of our glass fiber reinforced material - Having worked on

this before, it was a straight forward solution. An impact modifier (compatible

with PA6 ) was introduced. And the ductility was improved.

Reason for leaving: Opportunity in Houston struck and decided to return "home"

Houston

At Solutia

Development of Radiator end cap for Hyudai motors (for Russian market)

Problems - cost and permeation of calcium chloride salt during winter

The company in Korea was using GF reinforced Nylon 66 by DuPont and it costs

$3.54/Kg. .

Solution: PA 66 was blended with another PA (hydrophobic), and the properties

were slightly improved at low cost. The cost was brought down to $2.18/Kg. The

material was commercialized by Hyundai

Development of PA for Air Duct - for a company in Europe

Request: Modulus to be around 700 MPa in soft region and 1800 MPa in hard

region

also @ reduced cost

Our Nylon 66 has a modulus of 3600 MPa

Solution: impact modifiers were tried, i.e. Royaltuff, Fusabond, Amplify and

Engage. Fusabond was found to be very compatible and the modulus was brought

down to around 600 MPa. The impact strength was dramatically improved. Material

commercialized

Cross-linking of PA66 - achieved via

E-beam irradiation (b) Use of Triallylisocyanurate (TAIC) as cross-linker

The E-beam bombarded the polymer molecules @ various doses

Also the TAIC at various concentrations were applied during extrusion of the

PA66.

Both were found to be effective in improving the HDT and slight increase in

melting point.

(d) Trouble shooting (TS)

Complaints from cable tie company that our material was becoming too brittle.

The material was Nylon 66 containing carbon black.

Solution: It was detected that premature failure occurred via the agglomerate

of carbon black. Compounding of PA66 was improved via processing by changing

the mesh size and using another grade of carbon black and changing some

processing variables. Also, Nigrosene was tried instead of carbon black -

worked well but more expensive.

Reason for leaving: Due to Chapter 11. My former boss at Solutia got a new

job at Toray Resin and requested I

Join him at Toray Resin, Shellbyville,

At Pure Fishing

Varnish transition:

Purpose : As requested by anglers, to make fishing more attractive. Varnish

transition was a premium fishing line that changed color in light and clear

under water. The company has been battling to develop this for the past three

years and was able to accomplish this within three months.

Reason for leaving: Just worked here for three months. I joined during the

school term and at the end, my wife was invited to Spirit Lake so that we can

move there permanently. The population of Spirit Lake was just over 2000 people

and the nearest shopping mall is two hours drive (Sioux Falls, SD), she refused

to move from Houston to Spirit Lake. IA.

At Borden Chemical (Contract)

Worked on a phenolic coated proppants for oil-well hydraulic fracturing.

Problem: the proppants contained dusty particles and the company was losing

money. I was able to coat the proppants with some material from Exxon Mobil and

the dust particles were eliminated.

Reason for leaving: Mission accomplished, i.e. end of contract

At Noltex

Responsible for the technology transfer from the parent company in Japan to

Noltex in Houston. Managed a group of 8 scientists working on four projects.

These projects were reported to me for approval before communicating them to

Noltex.

Blending of EVOH with other thermoplastics for medical applications..

Improved gas barrier properties of gasoline tank by blending EVOH with other

polymers..

Lead a team of researchers in the development of new high barrier properties

EVOH for various applications in packaging industry. This involves blending of

various thermoplastics with EVOH using Mono and Multi-layer film production.

Technical Services involved in inter-departmental research activities resulting

in troubleshooting and solving customers' complaints.

Other commercialized products developed include:

Improved impact resistance of underground heating pipe containing multi-layered

PP/tie resin/EVOH blend/tie/PP (for European markets) increasing projected life

expectancy form 5 to 20 years.

Developed Ionomer Technology (Thermoplastic elastomer-EVOH blends) with

improved impact resistance, heat sealability, thermoformability and flex-crack

resistance for various applications in packaging industry.

Reason for leaving: Left Noltex in March 2003 because I was requested to return

to the parent company in Japan indefinitely. This was not good for my family

in Houston. My wife just had a baby at that time and couldn't cope alone with

three kids. I am still a good friend of Noltex.

At Omron

Set up and managed a polymer laboratory, resulting in two major projects.

Supervised 3 personnel to develop low cost polymers. The company was using

expensive LCP (Ekonol) and the aim was to develop a new polymer without loss of

properties. Low grade LCP (Xyder) was blended with medium range engineering

polymer resulting in 34% cost reduction. The new product was commercialized.

Awarded the "President's Innovation Prize", 1992.

Supervised 5 personnel to eliminate outgas during injection molding of various

polymers.

Reason for leaving: To develop myself in basic research activities.

The basic research paid off with over 100 research papers, half a dozen invited

book chapters and two edited books.

Published Books

Polymer Blends and Alloys

Gabriel O. Shonaike, George P. Simon

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Format: Hardcover: 768 pages.

Publisher: Marcel Dekker Inc (05/01/1999)

ISBN: 082*******

List price: $259.95

Note:

Distinguishing among blends, alloys and other types of combinations, clarifying

terminology and presenting data on new processes and materials, this work

present up-to-date and effective compounding techniques for polymers. It offers

extensive analyses on the challenging questions that surround miscibility,

compatibility, dynamic processing, interaction/phase behavior, and computer

simulations for predicting behaviors of polymer mixture and interaction.

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Advanced Polymeric Materials: Structure Property Relationships

Author(s): Shonaike, Gabriel O.; Advani, Suresh G.

ISBN: 158*******

Format: Hardcover

Pub. Date: 4/1/2003

Publisher(s): CRC Pr I Llc

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academic and industrial institutions, Advanced Polymeric Materials: Structure

Property Relationships brings into book form a wealth of information previously

available primarily only within computer programs. In a welcome narrative

treatment, it provides comprehensive coverage of polymeric materials, including

polymer composites as well as the more commonly addressed polymer blends.

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