Materials Chemistry, Manufacturing Executive
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Products Liability and Chemistry & ChemicalsKeywords/Search Terms:
Coatings adhesion, Laminate delamination, Polymers, Surface preparation, Materials enginering, Barrier coatings, Bio-based polymer composites, Foodservice packaging, Decorative laminates, Solid surface, Barrier coatings, Compostable packaging materials, Starch based materials, Failure analysis, Extrusion processing, CureEducation:
Bachleor of Science - Chemistry, Adrian College; Strategic Marketing Management, Harvard Business School Executive EducationYears in Practice:
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ROBIN DOUGLAS O’DELL Redondo Beach, CA | (707) 508-7058 | robindodell@gmail.com EXPERT WITNESS (TESTIFYING & CONSULTING) Polymers | Coatings & Laminates | Adhesion/Delamination | Materials Selection / Standard of Care | Sustainable Packaging Senior materials and manufacturing executive with Fortune 100 leadership and startup CEO/CTO experience. Specialized in coatings and laminate adhesion/delamination, materials selection and standard of care, and biodegradable/compostable packaging materials. Extensive experience translating material science into manufacturable products and defensible engineering decisions. Served as company representative in IP and product liability matters; prior expert support to Jones Day. Practice Areas / Keywords Coatings adhesion, lamination, delamination, bond failure, surface preparation, cure chemistry, thermal/moisture cycling, decorative laminates, solid surfacing, composite panels, barrier coatings, packaging coatings, polymer processing, extrusion, thermoforming, compression molding, materials substitution, design-to-cost, standard of care, failure analysis, root cause, product defect, causation, warnings/IFU interfaces, sustainable packaging, compostable materials, bio-based materials, EPS/HIPS replacement. Core Expertise • Coatings & Lamination Adhesion/Delamination: adhesion mechanisms, cure/processing effects, bondline failures, delamination root-cause, environmental exposure effects • Materials Selection / Standard of Care: substitution decisions, requirements definition, engineering rationale, risk tradeoffs, CTQs, verification/validation • Biodegradable/Compostable Packaging: performance/manufacturability tradeoffs (heat/water resistance), barrier systems, scale-up considerations • Manufacturing & Processing: single/twin screw extrusion, die design, lamination, coating/curing, thermoforming, compression molding • IP / Technical Analysis: patent-related technical analysis, claim charts, technical tutorials, licensing/portfolio strategy Typical Engagements • Case screening & early technical assessment • Document review; defect/causation/standard-of-care opinions • Expert reports, declarations, rebuttals • Deposition and trial testimony • Technical claim charts and diligence analyses Selected Leadership Roles • Chief Technology Officer, Earth Vision Bio Solutions (2020–2025) — compostable EPS/HIPS replacement foodservice packaging; coatings/barrier development; third-party testing strategy; supplier/tolling partnerships; 16 provisional applications filed • CEO/CTO/VP R&D, Amylex (2001–2010) — commercialization of bio-based foodservice products; process development (extrusion, thermoforming, compression molding); raised $9M+ • Division Technology & Product Design Manager, International Paper (1993–1997) — led 70+ staff; managed multi-business-unit technology; IP licensing; litigation support roles Education / Credentials B.S., Chemistry — Adrian College | Harvard Business School Executive Education (Strategic Marketing Management) 25 U.S. patents; 16 additional provisional applications filed Availability: Nationwide; remote-first; travel for deposition/trial as needed References/case list: Available upon request, subject to confidentiality