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<strong>Andrew</strong> T. <strong>Detwiler</strong><br />
120 Governors Dr ● Amherst, MA 01003 ● (413) 658-5010 ● detwiler@mail.pse.umass.edu<br />
Objective Industrial research position requiring critical thinking Spring 2011<br />
<strong>and</strong> a strong polymer science background.<br />
Education<br />
<strong>University</strong> of Massachusetts Amherst<br />
<strong>Polymer</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> PhD program<br />
Advised by Alan J. Lesser<br />
Expected Graduation: Spring 2011<br />
Fall 2005-Present<br />
MS in <strong>Polymer</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> September 2006<br />
Case Western Reserve <strong>University</strong><br />
Clevel<strong>and</strong>, Ohio<br />
BSE <strong>Polymer</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> May 2005<br />
BA Spanish May 2005<br />
Related <strong>Polymer</strong> Synthesis, <strong>Polymer</strong> Physics, <strong>Polymer</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
Coursework Organic Chemistry, Rheology, Fracture Mechanics<br />
Curriculum Vitæ<br />
Experience <strong>University</strong> of Massachusetts Amherst Fall 2005-Present<br />
My research efforts have focused on network formation in glassy thermosets <strong>and</strong><br />
blends of thermosets with thermoplastics. I developed a model for shear b<strong>and</strong><br />
formation in these systems as a function of network parameters such as<br />
conversion, cross-link density, <strong>and</strong> mechanical properties. I extended the work to<br />
include fracture <strong>and</strong> healing behavior. Additionally, I have developed several<br />
protocols for the accelerated ageing <strong>and</strong> characterization of commercial PVC<br />
materials <strong>and</strong> epoxy-based industrial coatings formulations.<br />
K-12 <strong>Polymer</strong> Outreach Education Coordinator Fall 2006-Present<br />
Coordinated graduate students <strong>and</strong> local school administrators<br />
Demonstrations of polymer-related experiments for audiences of all ages<br />
Case Western Reserve <strong>University</strong> Fall 2000-2005<br />
Undergraduate Research, Summer 2003 <strong>and</strong> 2004 under David Schiraldi<br />
Processing <strong>and</strong> characterization of POSS <strong>and</strong> BN filled TPE composites.<br />
Undergraduate Research,<br />
Summer 2002 under Morton Litt<br />
Synthesis <strong>and</strong> characterization of polyelectrolyte fuel cell membranes.<br />
Honors NATAS Travel Award for Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Conference Paper 2009<br />
GAAN Fellowship (UMass) 2005<br />
Dean’s List (CWRU) 2004, 2005<br />
Case Alumni Scholarship (CWRU) 2003<br />
Case Presidential Scholarship (CWRU) 2000
<strong>Andrew</strong> T. <strong>Detwiler</strong><br />
Publications Refereed Journal Articles<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Aspects of Network Formation in Glassy<br />
Thermosets", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 117, 2, 2010, 1021–1034<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Network formation <strong>and</strong> Healing in Glassy<br />
Thermosets", Manuscript in Preparation<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Single Phase Glassy Double Network<br />
Thermosets", Manuscript in Preparation<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Acoustic Characterization of Stress<br />
Development in <strong>Polymer</strong> Films Under Biaxial Constraint", Manuscript in<br />
Preparation<br />
Iyer, S., <strong>Detwiler</strong>, A., Patel, S., Schiraldi, D.A., ”Control of coefficient of thermal<br />
expansion in elastomers using Boron Nitride” J. Appl. Polym. Sci.,102, 6,5153-<br />
5161, Dec 15, 2006<br />
Conference Papers<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Initial Studies on Double Network Glasses",<br />
Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC 2010, <strong>Polymer</strong> Analysis Division, May 2010<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Cross-linked <strong>Engineering</strong> Thermoplastics via<br />
Reactive Diluents", American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco,<br />
CA March 2010<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T. <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Network Formation <strong>and</strong> Physical Ageing in<br />
glassy thermosets", North American Thermal Analysis Society, 37 th Annual<br />
Meeting, Lubbock Texas, September 20-23, 2009<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T., Gorman, J., <strong>and</strong> Lesser, A.J., "Network Formation <strong>and</strong> Healing in<br />
Glassy Networks", Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC 2008, <strong>Polymer</strong> Analysis<br />
Division, Manuscript 2256<br />
Ghosh, A., Abu-Ali, A., Iyer, S., <strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T., Zhou, Y., <strong>and</strong> Schiraldi, D.A.,<br />
"Transparent nanocomposites of polyhedral oligomericsilsesquioxanes", 229 th<br />
ACS National Meeting, San Diego CA, March 2005, PMSE Division paper 200<br />
<strong>Detwiler</strong>, A.T., Iyer, S., Schiraldi, D.A., "Thermal expansion control in<br />
thermoplastic elastomers", 229 th ACS National Meeting, San Diego CA, March<br />
2005, CHED Division poster 1216<br />
Schiraldi, D.A., Abu-Ali, A.F., Iyer, S., <strong>and</strong> <strong>Detwiler</strong>, A., “Transparent<br />
nanocomposites of POSS”, 227 th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim CA, March<br />
2004, Poly Division paper 611<br />
References<br />
Alan J. Lesser 120 Governors Dr. Amherst, MA 01003 ajl@polysci.umass.edu<br />
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