Speaker Clois E. (Bert) Powell, Associate Director, Center for Nanophase Research, Texas State
Associate Director, Center for Nanophase Research, Director, Advanced Polymers and Nanomaterials Laboratory, Texas State University-San Marcos
Prior to joining the Texas State University in 2004, Bert’s distinguished 28 year career in industry spanned a variety of roles, including Senior Scientist for Southern Clay Products, Director of Polymer R&D at The Sherwin Williams Company, …
Associate Director, Center for Nanophase Research, Director, Advanced Polymers and Nanomaterials Laboratory, Texas State University-San Marcos
Prior to joining the Texas State University in 2004, Bert’s distinguished 28 year career in industry spanned a variety of roles, including Senior Scientist for Southern Clay Products, Director of Polymer R&D at The Sherwin Williams Company, Chemist I at The Glidden Paint Company and earlier as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He is a co-recipient of the American Chemical Society's Cooperative Research Award in Polymer Science and Engineering “for seminal contributions to the science and engineering of nanoclay-polymer nanocomposites which defined the concept of polymer nanocomposites for the community and established the foundation for global industrial enterprises.".
In addition to his ground breaking research work with nano technology with materials like CLOISITE TM , aka Organically Modified Phyllosilicates, he has helped lead the creation of Texas State’s Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization PhD Program. He is an active supporter and favorite speaker for The Energy Polymer Group.
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