Name:
Wesley Hale
Country:
United States
City:
Kingsport
State/Province:
TN
ACS Member:
false
Local Section:
Northeast Tennessee
International Chapter:
Technical Division Membership:
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Division,Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Division,Chemistry & the Law Division
Technical Division Membership Emeritus:
Subdivision Member:
ACS Activities:
Company/Institution Name:
Career Stage:
Professional
Research and Special Interests:
Prolific Scientist, degreed in Chemical Engineering, with 10+ years industrial experience. Specialized in polymer, material, and chemical science; performing business driven applications development with fundamental research. A high performer in the lab, at the desk, or on-stage under the spotlight. A solid team player performing in different roles; such as project manager, technical leaders, or as an individual team contributor. Experience proven multidiscipline expertise in polymer science such as material types (olefins, esters, amides, carbonates, acrylates, etc), optics, blend thermodynamics, synthesis, formulation, analytical characterization methods, structure-property relationships, up and downstream processing techniques, etc. Extensive experience in polymer formulations, compounding (twin & single screw extrusion), melt extrusion, molding & forming, problem solving / trouble shooting, functional materials. Known expert in polymeric material types & process methods used for products such as Liquid Crystal Displays, barrier films, breathable films, textiles/fibers and nonwoven structures, packaging, ophthalmics, multilayer film & sheet, etc. Recognized for high success rate of rapidly delivering solutions to business and technical needs via ideation and confirmation of concepts. Substantial experience in writing patent applications and patent prosecution (will take USPTO BAR to obtain license as a Patent Agent -;IN PROCESS). Employs a variety of verbal or written communication to succeed as a mentor & coach.
My goal is to grow within the technical field and broaden my skills to increase influence and impact across a spectra of technical and business needs within my company. I shall achieve this by maintaining focus on my core strengths and develop any non-core strength areas that are critical for to meet my goals. I will strive to keep a presence at the bench level via exploratory work such that I am effective for a broad audience encountered regularly.
Area of Expertise:
General Polymer Science and Engineering, Polymer synthesis, Thermoplastics such as polyesters polyolefins acrylics and polyamides, Processing & Forming of Plastics (extrusion compounding film sheet molding etc), Analytical testing-existing & creating methods, Blend formulations (additives modifiers etc), Thermodynamics & Modeling of Miscibility, Material Optics with expertise ranging from Ophthalmics to Liquid Crystal Display technologies, Gas & Liquid Barrier resins, Coatings & Solvent Casting, Patent application Drafting & Prosecution, A recognized "out of the box" idea source, Coaching-guiding & educating others, Technical Writing/Editing
Years of Expertise:
16-20