William C. Floyd
AQUES Chemical Consulting Group, LLC
1295 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC, 29706
Phone:
(803) 519-8692
Fax:
(803) 581-0759
E-mail: wcfloyd@yahoo.com
Specialties:
- Polymers
- Expert Witness
- Product Development
- Starch Chemistry
SUMMARY:
Experienced Chemist with a creative, innovative approach to research. Draws on a variety of environments and different areas of chemistry in developing new technologies as opposed to just new products. Offers a consultative customer-focused approach in investigating and truly understanding a company’s goal and identifying unique solutions. Considered a “Franchise Player” in R&D organizations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AQUES Chemical Consulting Group, LLC, Chester, SC. _________________________________________2001-Present
Industrial Research Consultant Contract research for various companies in a variety of industries. Developed specialty products for specific applications in Paper, Textile and Non-Woven areas (conventional surfactant-stabilized latices, colloid-stabilized latices, core-shell polymers, graft polymers, solution polymers, cationic latices, hybrid latices, fluoropolymers, resins, modifiers, cross-linking systems, sizes, water-repellents, wax emulsions, fluorochemical emulsions, silicone emulsions), scale-up from lab to plant, reactor design, lab design, PMN applications. Developed a new technology for a client supplying binders for PET fiber roofing mat with less cost, lower add-on and better performance. Developed a UF modifier latex for a client and their customer patented its use in their formulation. Developed a water-based polymer for metal coatings to replace Asian import product. A research project won New Carolina’s 2007 New Business Idea Contest Grand Prize ($3000.00).
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc., Chester, SC
(Formerly Gencorp, which acquired SEQUA Chemicals, Inc, formerly Sun Chemical Corp)
A $600M chemical manufacturing company consisting of the Performance Chemicals and Decorative & Building Products Divisions supporting the Paper, Textile, Carpet, Non-woven and building product industries.
Scientist (1997-2001)
Responsibilities split between Specialty Polymers and Paper Business Units. Continue research directed toward new technologies and products, plus continuation of duties below:
- Developed patented paper lubricant for high temperature applications. Concept won a Gencorp Technology Award.
- Created innovative patented technology for paper coatings and filtration. Concept was nominated for an Omnova Technology Award.
Senior Research Associate (1990-1997)
Continue independent “blue-sky” research directed toward developing new technologies for the Paper, Non-Woven and Textile Industries.
- Developed non-formaldehyde thermosetting resins
- New binder insolubilizer technology for specialty paper coatings
- Latex binders for roofing and filtration
- Maintained sizing agent and insolubilizer product lines.
- Liaison between Research & Development Dept. and Corporate Patent Attorney.
Research Associate (1985-1990)
- Maintained and improved starch insolubilizer product line for paper coatings.
- Handled analytical work for FDA petitions.
- Pursued independent “blue-sky” research utilizing creative inventive talents.
Senior Chemist (1982-1985)
- Developed more economical non-formaldehyde insolubilizer for paper coatings.
- Learned how this class of insolubilizers worked.
- Provided analytical work for FDA petitions.
Chemist (1979-1982)
- Assigned to Analytical Group. Responsible for supporting research projects with analytical work; special QC support.
- Developed method to detect ultra low levels of formaldehyde on fabric.
- Analytical work for FDA petitions.
- Transferred to Paper Group to assume starch insolubilizer project.
EDUCATION:
- MS Organic Synthesis, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1979).
- BS Chemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (1976).
- Conversant in French and German
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Short Courses:
- “Practical Emulsion Polymerization Technology”, University of Southern Mississippi (March 11-14, 2002).
- “Underwater Archaeology”, SC Dept. of Natural Resources, James Island, SC (2002).
- “Project management”, University of Akron (remote site), 1999.
- “Emulsions and Microemulsions”, ACS Short Course (1999).
- “United Chemical Technologies, Inc. Silanes and Silicone Formulation Workshop”, RTP, NC (1998).
- “The fourth International Colloquium on Macromolecular Engineering”, Akron, OH (1989).
- “Water-Soluble Polymers”, Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ (1987).
- “Interpretation of Infrared Spectra”, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME (1980).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / AWARDS:
- Member, American Chemical Society, ACS Polymer Chemistry Division ,ACS Fluorine Chemistry Division.
- Member, U. of South Carolina Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry Industrial Advisory Board.
- Grand Prize Winner, 2007 New Carolina New Business Idea Contest. (Fluorochemical project)
- Recipient of 1999 Gencorp Technology Award.
- Nominated for 2001 Omnova Technology Award.
- Former member, Steering Committee for U. of South Carolina Electron Microscopy Center.
HONORS:
- Invited Lecturer on “Emulsion Polymerization”, SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics, Hartsville, SC, (2001, 2002, 2003, 2006).
- Invited Lecturer on “Thermosetting Resins & Emulsion Polymerization” for “Industrial Chemistry” course, University of South Carolina, Dept. of chemistry & Biochemistry, (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007).
- Invited Speaker, “Future Trends in Acrylics and Binders for Textiles”, Southern Textile Research Conference, Pawley’s Island, SC, May 16-18, 2004.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
- SERMACS 2007, Oct 24-27, 2007.
- ThinkTEC Innovation Summit, May 7&8, 2007, Grand Prize Recipient.
- Fluoropolymer 2006, Oct 15-18, 2006.
- Southern Textile Research Conference, May 16-18, 2004, Invited Speaker.
- Imaging and Imagining NanoScience & Engineering, March 3-7, 2004.
OTHER:
- Listed as “Inventor” on over 26 U. S. Patents. (Listing available upon request.)
- “Expert Witness”, Patent Litigation regarding emulsion polymers (2006).
- Assisted Expert Witness gathering data for industrial accident trial, (1984).
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES:
- Arts Council of Chester County, Board Member, past President, past treasurer.
- Chester Dixie Girls Softball League, Board Member, Coach, former Vice President
- Chester Bulldogs Semi-Pro Football Team, Offensive Lineman (1997-2001), SAMLF All-Star Team (1999,2000), Team Secretary (1998-2001).
- PADI Certified Scuba diver.
