Lu Ann Sidney

Providing expertise in the selection of materials for medical devices, electron beam and gamma radiation processing, manufacturing problem solving, and project management. Other services include competitive patent analysis and market research. My most recent projects included researching a new food additive and developing a profile of a new degree program for a local university.

Provided product and radiation processing development support to IBA's Advanced Materials Division. Worked directly with customers to develop radiation processing capabilities. Assisted customers in designing experiments to investigate radiation processing. Managed radiation processing projects at IBA facilities. Provided guidance about materials compatibility to sterilization customers. Developed and managed several key programs.

Developed a new protective coating for plastic ID cards. Researched the characteristics of clear and holographic thermal transfer films. Worked with film vendors to improve quality and consistency. Developed covert and overt security devices for ID cards.

Responsible for U.S. Liaison Office operations. Performed market research for metallocene catalysts to identify customers for pentamethylcyclopentadiene. Analyzed patent and business activities of customers and competitors. I also completed courses at the University of Minnesota in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Marketing (all with a Grade A).

Developed new radiation cured fluoroelastomer compositions. Invented a new radiochromic dosimeter film to measure electron beam, gamma, and high intensity UV radiation. Scaled up coating process. Participated on several multi-functional product development teams. I also completed courses at the University of Minnesota in Japanese History (all with Grade A).

Provided basic understanding of magnetic media raw materials and processes. Provided guidance in the selection of raw materials for isocyanate and electron beam cured polyurethane-based diskette media. Invented a new adhesion-promoting surface treatment for magnetic media substrates.

Synthesis of free-radical ring opening monomers with potential to reduce or eliminate shrinkage in polymers.

Additional courses in economics, marketing, and Japanese history.