Michael Brook
Founder and Chief Scientific Officer @Neopara Materials
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WORK HISTORY
Founder and Chief Scientific Officer @Neopara Materials
Hamilton, ON, CA
My focus in on enabling sustainabilty of polymers, particularly silicones. Currently, we utilize natural materials (McMaster) and used rubber tire crumb (Neopara Materials) to both enhance the properties of silicones, improve circularity and their sustainability.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
B.Sc., Chemistry
McGill University
PhD, Organic Chemistry
ETH Zürich
PDF, Organic Synthesis
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL BROOK
Synthetic chemist specializing in new routes to silicones, particularly for biomedical applications. The main research focus is development of strategies to control interfaces for various applications including adhesion and biocompatibility.Consulting roles include problem solving in silicone synthesis and characterization, biomaterials device development, and acting as an expert witness in litigation, including patent infringement regarding polymeric materials, with a specialization in silicone-based and other biomaterials including breast implants, wound dressings and ophthalmic materials; and in surface treatment with coupling agents.Specialties: Polymer preparation and characterization; silicones, siloxanes, silica preparation, modification and uses; surface modification.
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