Ahmed F. Moustafa, PhDCanada, ON, Cornwall.Email: amoustafa1971@gmail.com

Phone 6133305095Public Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-moustafa-982a9972Polymer Synthesis and Formulation Chemist

Objective: Research & Development + Tech-Service and Growth  

Education:University of Lehigh Emulsion polymers Institute:  Emulsion Polymerization post-doc studies 2006University of Akron USA: Cationic Polymerization of Olefins (air sensitive polymerization) 2002University of Cairo Ph.D. Synthesis of porous polymeric particles by emulsion polymerization 1999 University of Cairo M.Sc. Emulsion Polymerization Kinetics of Acrylic monomers 1996University of Cairo B.Sc. Chemistry 1993Employment History                    Company or Institute From ToSenior R&D Chemist. Sekisui Specialty Chemicals LLC America. Houston TX,  USA

Feb 2013

Dec 2015

R&D Chemist. ETI Converting. Boucherville. QC Canada, Adhesives, inks, UV silicones

Jan 2011

Feb 2013

R&D Chemist. Canadian Technical Tape Ltd., Cantech;  Montreal, Canada Synthesis and Formulation Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and formulation of interactive inks

Jan 2008

Jan 2011

R&D Chemist  Dural Multiband Inc. 550 Marshall Ave Dorval QC Sept 2006

Sept 2007

Research Scholar at the Emulsion Polymers Institute Lehigh University USA.

Jan 2006

Sept 2006

Consultant: Egyptian British Company 6th October Giza EGYPT.

2003 Jan 2006

Associate Professor of Polymer Chemistry: National Research Center of Egypt

2000 2006

Research Scholar: University of Akron, OH. USA  

2000 2002

AREAS of EXPERTISE

Summary of pressure sensitive adhesive expertise

Polymer Synthesis Hotmelt FormulationPressure sensitive adhesives

Water based formulation

Ink Formulation

PIB Block copolymers Packaging tape Painter tape Interactive  color changing sterilization ink

Polybutadiene Latex Vapor Barrier Tape General Masking Thermal ink(Leuko dyes)

Acrylic emulsions Duct Tape Sheathing tape UV Curable inksVinyl acrylics Sterilization Tape Medical tape Metal free indicator inksSBR latex Freezer Grade

adhesivesHigh temperature masking

Poly acrylate thickener by Inverse emulsion

Sealants Removable adhesives

Monomers from renewable resources

Outdoor carpet tape Tamper evident tape

Coating techniques Paper coatings

Release coatings

Forward and reverse Gravure Barrier coatings Water based silicone acrylicsMayer Rod Back sizing UV silicones2 Reverse Roll Primers Solvent based polyamides

Polymer ProcessingBanbury Mixer, Sigma blender, PSA Rubber extrusion, Calendar coater, Two reverse roll coater, Mayer Rod Coater

Polymer CharacterizationFT-IR, NMR, DSC, TGA, DMTA, GPC, MALDI-TOF, SEM, TEM, and GC

Research Interests Pressure Sensitive adhesives, compatibility of polymers, Emulsion polymerization, and Cationic polymerization. ATRP. Telechelic block copolymers for industrial and biological applicationsm, Materials Science, Synthetic Polymer Chemistry. Controlled synthesis and characterization of novel materials; Macromolecular engineering, advanced material synthesis; super absorbent Materials, Polymers for Textile applications.

Research Projects

1. Application of vinyl amine vinyl alcohol copolymer in emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate 2. In situ modification of vinyl amine vinyl alcohol copolymer for vinyl acetate emulsion polymerization

application.3. Vinyl amine vinyl alcohol copolymer curing with epoxy monomers. 4. Emulsion Polymerization of VAM using different types of PVOHs for D3 adhesives 5. Investigation of root causes of PVAc Emulsion polymerization viscosity variations 6. Functional PVOH copolymers post add to VAE emulsions for adhesives applications 7. Effect of PVOH stabilization onto emulsion polymerization of acrylics8. Effect of PVOH stabilization onto the butadiene emulsion polymerization9. Synthesis of new molecularly engineered polyvinyl alcohol10. Stabilization of nano fumed silica using Polyvinyl alcohol 11. Rheology- coatability relationship of emulsion adhesives12. Structure Properties Relationship of ABS Terpolymers,

13. Synthesis of polyelectrolyte thickeners14. Telechelic PIB based block copolymers (see my publications 4 articles + 2 US patents) 15. Synthesis of porous polyacylates beads for chromatographic applications16. Synthesis of polyvinyl acetate wood adhesives17. Synthesis of sizing materials for cotton yarns (water soluble polymer)18. Synthesis of stiffening agents for cotton woven fabrics (water soluble polymer)19. Synthesis of thermoplastic elastomers20. Synthesis of selective isolator membranes for insulin controlled release delivery21. Synthesis of superabsorbent poly acrylic powder22. Direct thermal coating (Leuko dye thermal ink system)23. Ultra removable label adhesive for newspapers24. UV prime coat for BOPP25. Forward gravure pattern printing of water based and solvent based acrylic PSAs26. PSA coating on silicone liners27. Vapor Barrier sheathing tape adhesive (Hotmelt formulation, First in North America)28. PSA for Painter`s masking tape (water based NR/SBR and acrylic emulsion)29. Aftermarket automotive tape (prime and adhesive) (Slovent based adhesive)30. PSA for High temperature masking tape (water based adhesive)31. Lead free medical indicator tape (formulation of adhesive and inks)32. Metal free ink for medial indicator tape33. Water based Sheathing tape adhesive34. Design and formulations for TAMPER EVIDENT tape35. General Packaging Tape 36. Synthesis of new polymers from renewable resources (acrylated methyl oleate)37. Formulation of solvent and hotmelt pressure sensitive adhesive (Kraton, septon, NR, SBR, NBR,

EPDM, SIS. SEBS, BR….etc) 38. Synthesis and formulation of concrete fortifier latex BA 58 39. Modification of hot-press wood adhesive G2360 special

Patents1-Star block copolymers comprising polyisobutylene-B-polyacrylonitrile arms radiating from

an aromatic core. Kennedy, Joseph P.; (Akron, OH); Fang, Zheng; (Somerset, NJ); Moustafa, Ahmed F.; (Cairo, EG). US. Dec 25th, 2003 Patent Application, 20030236354. Patent No., 6930151

2-Star block copolymers and related synthetic methods. Kennedy, Joseph P.; (Akron, OH) ; Peetz, Ralf M.; (Akron, OH) ; Moustafa, Ahmed F.; (Dokki, EG) October 28, 2004.United States Patent Application, 20040214951. Patent No., 6852804

Short Courses1. Rheology fundamentals and applications for synthetic lattices and associated coating

formulations. San Diego California, USA October 27-30 20142. Waterborne adhesives and coatings short course (Water borne symposium New

Orleans LA , USA, February 14-18 2014  3. Emulsion polymerization short course. Lehigh University, Emulsion Polymer institute,

Bethlehem, PA, USA,  June 20134. Polyurethane short course April 21-22 2013, Atlanta GA, USA. Adhesives and sealants

council convention

PUBLICATIONS: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qqGIpKQAAAAJ&hl=en

Miniemulsion Polymerization of Butadiene: Kinetic studyAF Moustafa Journal of Colloid Science and Biotechnology 4, 1-6, 2015

Synthesis and characterization of a novel octa-arm polyisobutylene starAF Moustafa, SA Yankovski, JP Kennedy Polymer Bulletin 47 (1), 9-16Star block copolymers comprising polyisobutylene-B-polyacrylonitrile arms radiating from an aromatic core JP Kennedy, Z Fang, AF Moustafa US Patent 6,930,151

Novel Polyisobutylene Stars. XXVIII. A star block comprising three poly (isobutylene-b-acrylonitrile) arms radiating from an aromatic core: Synthesis and characterization*AF Moustafa, Z Fang, JP Kennedy Polymer Bulletin 48 (3), 225-232

Preparation of porous polymeric structures for enzyme immobilizationAF Tarek Khalil Journal of applied polymer science 76 (4), 594-601

Cationic polymerization of norbornadieneRM Peetz, AF Moustafa, JP Kennedy Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry 41 (6), 732-739

Improvement of the homogeneity of SBR/NBR blends using olyglycidylmethacrylate‐g‐butadiene rubber SH Botros, AF Moustafa, SA Ibrahim Journal of applied polymer science 99 (4), 1559-1567

Synthesis and characterization of two novel star blocks: tCum [poly (isobutylene‐b‐norbornadiene)] 3 and tCum [poly (norbornadiene‐b‐isobutylene)] 3RM Peetz, AF Moustafa, JP Kennedy Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry 41 (6), 740-751

Preparation and characterization of acrylonitrile–styrene–methylmethacrylate terpolymer as a compatibilizer for rubber blendsSH Botros, AF Moustafa Journal of applied polymer science 89 (11), 3143-3153

Synthesis and application of AN-g-EPDM and AA-g-EPDM as compatibilizers for CR/EPDM and NBR/EPDM rubber blendsSH Botros, AF Moustafa Journal of elastomers and plastics 34 (1), 15-32.

Homogeneous styrene butadiene/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber blendsSH Botros, AF Moustafa, SA Ibrahim Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 45 (4), 503-512Synthesis and characterization of highly porous poly (methacrylic‐co‐triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) by suspension polymerizationAB Moustafa, A Faizalla Journal of applied polymer science 73 (2), 149-159

Properties and morphologies of elastomer blends modified with EPDM‐g‐poly [2‐dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate] SH Botros, AF Moustafa, MM Essa Journal of applied polymer science 114 (4), 2547-2554

Star block copolymers and related synthetic methodsJP Kennedy, RM Peetz, AF Moustafa US Patent 6,852,804

Preparation and characterization of porous poly (methacrylic acid) gel by dispersion polymerizationAB Moustafa, A Faizalla Journal of applied polymer science 73 (9), 1793-1798

Preparation and characterization of a methyl methacrylate/ethyl acrylate/acrylic acid terpolymer to improve the homogeneity of ethylene–propylene–diene monomer rubber/poly (vinyl chloride) blends SH Botros, AF Moustafa, SH Mansour Journal of applied polymer science 109 (3), 1738-1745

Star block copolymers comprising polyisobutylene-B-polyacrylonitrile arms radiating from an aromatic core JP Kennedy, Z Fang, AF Moustafa US Patent 6,930,151

Effect of filler type and concentration on some mechanical and electrical properties of poly (methyl methacrylate) AB Moustafa, A Faizalla, BM Abd El HadyJournal of applied polymer science 67 (4), 637-641

Iron (II) chloride catalyzed emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate using different initiators AB Moustafa, A Faizalla, BM Abd El Hady Journal of applied polymer science 68 (11), 1725-1738

Synthesis and characterization of porous poly (methacrylic acid‐co‐triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) by seed emulsion polymerizationAB Moustafa, A Faizalla Journal of applied polymer science 78 (6), 1209-1215

Release of cohesively strong general purpose hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive from silicone liner A Moustafa International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 50, 65-69

Stiffening agent for cotton woven fabrics made from methacrylic acid vinyl acetate methylacrylate terpolymerAF Moustafa Journal of applied polymer science 102 (1), 852-85

Morphology and Mechanical properties of PVC/Poly (MMA)-b-Poly (butyl acrylate)-b-Poly (MMA) triblock copolymer Blends S Botros, N Rozik, ICA Moustafa Chemike Listy 107 (s40-s100), s44-46, 2013

Membership: American Chemical Society

Citizenship: Canadian

References: Available on Request