Jeffrey T Gotro, Ph.D.
InnoCentrix, LLC
22431 Antonio Blvd
Suite B160-515
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone:
(949) 635-6916; (949) 697-7601
Fax:
(949) 709-3050
E-mail: jgotro@innocentrix.com
Web Site: www.innocentrix.com
Specialties:
- Polymers
- Product Development
- Expert Witness
- Thermosetting resins, epoxies, adhesives, composites, laminates
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.S.,Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
EXPERTISE:
- Polymers in electronics; adhesives, capillary underfills, coatings, laminates, printed circuit boards
- Thermosetting polymers; epoxy, polyimide, cyanate ester, bismaleimides, acrylates, methacrylates, fiber-filled composites, epoxy-glass cloth prepregs and laminates
- Rheology of thermosets; specifically epoxies, cyanate esters, die attach formulations, adhesive dispensing, lamination
- Cure characterization; thermal analysis, dielectric analysis, structure property relationships, chemorheology during curing
- New business development; technology assessments, intellectual property strategy and assessments, market development, mergers and acquisition due diligence
- Product development process; stage/gate, risk assessment, portfolio management, Design for Six Sigma
SERVICES:
InnoCentrix helps organizations generate greater returns on their new and existing technologies. From polymers, adhesives, and composites to business development, new product development, and manufacturing processes - InnoCentrix makes technology profitable.
Our team of highly specialized polymer technology experts can help you:
- Develop new revenue streams by adapting your existing products or technologies for new markets or applications
- Improve profitability by developing new/ improved products faster and with nearly zero defects
- Leverage your R&D investment by developing new technology and product platforms, not just single products
- Optimize your new product development portfolio to achieve the highest financial impact
- Develop a competitive edge by building and managing your intellectual property to ensure long-term sustainability
- Improve business performance by solving complex technology problems that may be negatively impacting performance
- Provide expert witness consulting to help your legal team with complex litigation issues involving polymers, adhesives, and composites
The InnoCentrix team has extensive experience working with non-commodity polymers used to formulate technically sophisticated products. Our primary expertise is in advanced polymer-based products such as:
- Adhesives
- Laminates, prepregs, composites
- Coatings and encapsulants
- Engineered materials (filled polymers)
Our team has over 100 years of cumulative experience in polymers and composites used in electronic applications such as:
- Die attach paste and film adhesives (both conductive and non-conductive)
- Underfills and encapsulants for semiconductor and board-level packages
- Multilayer circuit board laminates, prepregs, and composites
- Disk drive coatings and polymers for storage technology applications
The InnoCentrix team has a solid track record in new business development, new product development, and manufacturing process optimization. We bring a unique combination of technology expertise along with a solid focus on delivering financial results for our clients. InnoCentrix helps you gain a competitive advantage.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Dr. Gotro is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), the Institute for Management Consultants (IMC), the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.
PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS:
Dr. Gotro has published 60 technical papers (including 4 book chapters) in the field of polymeric materials for advanced electronic packaging applications, holds 13 issued US patents, and has 8 patents pending.
