Alain Morin
Polymer Science Engineer
Profile
66 years old
Seniority : 14 years, associate
English
- Chemistry – Plastics – Rubbers – Adhesives
- Fine chemistry – Biomaterials
- Textiles – Glass manufacturing
- Building Materials & Products
- Waterproofing of tanks
- Flexible and hard coatings and coverings
- Natural building materials (stone, granite, marble, ceramics)
- Corrosion
- Plaster partitions and facings
- Weathersealing, Glazing, Window
- Paints
- Resins
Education
Engineering Degree in Polymer Science
E.A.H.P
Strasbourg
Master’s Degree in Macromolecular Physics and Chemistry
Université Louis Pasteur
Strasbourg
Master of Science
Université de Bretagne Occidentale
Brest
Professional background
Ifoca
Initial & vocational training – Rubbers and Plastics
Deputy Director
Tremco / Prosytec
Tremco – Illbrück International Group
Director of Development
Bluestar Silicones (formerly Rhodia Silicones)
R&D Manager, Engineered Elastomers (California, USA)
Market Development Manager, Healthcare Business Unit (California, USA)
Innovation Manager, Silicones Technologies (New Jersey, USA)
Construction laboratory Head Manager (Lyon, FR)
Rhodia Recherches (formerly Rhône-Poulenc Recherches)
Research Engineer – Polymers Science and Processing
Key areas of expertise
Chemistry – Plastics – Rubbers – Elastomers – Mastics / Adhesives / Resins – Composites
- Engineered elastomers and plastics. Mastics, adhesives, resins. Silicone, polyurethane and acrylic technologies
- Formulations Chemistry – REACH regulations
- Waterproofing and bonding materials (insulating glass, structural glazing, weathersealing, industrial glazing, industrial bonding)
- Soft (PVC) and hard (natural stone, ceramic tiles) flooring and covering (indoor and outdoor applications)
Engineering – Processes
- Elastomer and polymer processing
- Robotized application of industrial adhesives. Metering, mixing and application issues
- Waterproofing and bonding in construction, glazing and industry
- Manufacturing processes for specialty chemicals (process chemistry)
- Natural stone slabs and paving installation
- Industrial resin floors installation