SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
I am a Consultant in Chemistry Material Science and Biomedical development.
I have been Director of Research at DIRAmed LLC. DIRAmed LLC was created to capitalize on an innovative platform technology in the medical diagnostic industry. With DIRAmed’s technology a device that performs totally non-invasive assays of blood chemistries appears feasible. Using proprietary analysis techniques DIRAmed expects to overcome obstacles to previous attempts at developing spectroscopic based non-invasive instruments.
I am a Research Scientist with experience in Organic and Polymer Chemistry and in the Thermal Analysis of materials. I have extensive experience in the application of computers to the aspects of my work. I am carrying out computational work in the area of structure-property relationships. I am experienced in polymers and adhesives and joining technology.
I have been a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Columbus State Community College where I taught General and Organic Chemistry.
I have been a Senior Research Scientist at iMEDD, Inc in Columbus, OH. iMEDD is an early stage biomedical company dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people with serious chronic illnesses through the development of advanced drug delivery systems based on proprietary microengineering technologies. I was responsible for the development and application of surface modifications for the drug delivery systems.
My prior position was as Manager of Scientific Services at PharmaForce, Inc. I was responsible for development of a major series of pharmaceutical products. I was also responsible for the corporate Calibration and Preventative Maintenance Program. I am experienced in analytical method development and validation and GMP/GLP laboratory operations and have knowledge of FDA and OSHA requirements
I was the Laboratory Director at LithChem International, a chemical manufacturer in central Ohio. My duties included both quality control and quality assurance for the facility and new product and process development.
My experience, prior to LithChem International was as a Senior Research Scientist at the METSS Corporation where I was involved in several development projects, one of which generated over $800,000 of revenue.
I have been anindependent contractor at The Chemical Abstracts Service where I was involved in the development of SciFinder.
I was a Manager at Triangle Laboratories of Columbus, Inc., a member of the Triangle Laboratories which specialize in Environmental Chemistry. The Columbus Laboratory specialized in air, water and agricultural chemistry. My duties included the management of projects in gas chromatography and high pressure liquid chromatography, as well as oversight of laboratory operations. In addition, I was involved in business planning. The Columbus Triangle Laboratories is no longer in business.
My experience, prior to Triangle Laboratories, was as a Senior Research Engineer at the Edison Welding Institute here in Columbus. As a senior member of the technical staff I had responsibility for the management and conduct of Research and Development in the joining of Polymers.
I have experience as Manager of Chemical Services for Nuclear Consulting Services, Inc. I had responsibility for Research and Development, Analytical Chemistry, and the Radioisotope Laboratory.
I have experience directing research in emulsion polymerization and adhesives. I have carried out research in monomer synthesis and polymerization and the characterization of polymers in addition to experience in computer assisted chemistry and modeling of solid state reactions.
I also have experience as a college chemistry professor.
I am familiar with contract research and development.
As a graduate of the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U. S. Army War College I have knowledge of the federal government budget process.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
As the Director of Research at DIRAmed I directed the work of scientists and engineers in the application of the methods of Raman spectroscopy to the noninvasive determination of glucose.
As Laboratory Director at LithChem International I built the laboratory and was responsible for day to day operation and quality assurance within the organization. I determined and implemented laboratory policies and procedures. I was also responsible for process chemistries and development and implementation of new products and processes.
As a member of the staff at the Edison Welding Institute I provided technical leadership in a well-defined technical area that is in the current or projected mainstream of EWI. I engaged actively in outstanding research in those areas and developed a growing national or international reputation. I made substantive contributions to planning and executing marketing and project development activities in the area of polymer joining and demonstrate initiative in conceiving ideas for projects. I was instrumental in acquiring support and guiding the technical efforts of three to five technical personnel. I had extensive experience in the statistical design of experiments and analysis and modeling in addition to knowledge of the ISO 9000 series of documents. I have been the principle investigator in a U. S. Air Force major program for the repair of thermoplastic aircraft structures.
As Manager of Chemical Services at Nuclear Consulting Services, Inc., I was Director of Research and Development, managed the Analytical Laboratory, and had the management responsibility for the company radioisotope laboratory. I administered an annual budget of close to one million dollars.
As a Senior Research Associate at Franklin International (formerly Franklin Chemical Industries) I carried out studies in the emulsion polymerization of cross-linking poly(vinyl acetate) terpolymers. Involved in the formulation and testing of adhesives. Responsible for research into new materials for use as adhesives. As Manager of the Adhesives and Sealants Laboratory, I was responsible for the management of research and development in those areas and administered an annual budget in excess of $250,000.
Carried out research on passive solar energy storage systems as member of the professional staff of the University of Dayton Research Institute.
Conducted research on the processing and performance properties of new high temperature performance composite matrix materials, while a Visiting Scientist at the Air Force Materials Laboratory.
Established and managed a Thermal Analysis Laboratory. Responsible for the procurement, operation, and maintenance of equipment, design of experiments, and direction of laboratory technician. Applied the techniques of thermal analysis to the study of epoxides, imides, and urethanes in addition to composite materials and monomers.
Developed computer evaluation and statistical analysis methods for thermal analysis techniques employing micro-, mini-, and mainframe computers programmed in Basic, Pascal, Fortran, and SAS.
Developed new matrix polymers for high performance composite materials for aerospace. Studied the effect of polymer composition on reactivity.
Investigated the chemical changes occurring in the manufacture of carbon fiber from poly(acrylonitrile). Developed methods for reducing the processing time by 65%. Demonstrated that the conversion reactions are three dimensional diffusion controlled.
Investigated the catalyzed oxidation of carbon/carbon composites. Determined the effect of atmosphere on the oxidation of composites.
Developed techniques for following the in-mold curing of compression molded polymers. Applied the techniques to the study of the effect of catalysts on the reactivity of the systems.
Carried out research in the fire performance of polymers. Investigated the use of combinations of small-scale laboratory tests for the prediction of material performance in large fires.
STEPHEN P. MOLNAR
Served as a team leader of multi-disciplinary teams.
Served as a corporate consultant in organic and polymer chemistry.
EXPERIENCE:
Technology Review Board, College of Arts and Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2012
Director of Research, DIRAmed LLC, Columbus, OH, 2006-2010
Adjunct Faculty. Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH 2003-2005
Senior Research Scientist, iMEDD Inc, Columbus, OH 2001-2002 Manager,
Scientific Services, PharmaForce, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 2000-2001 Laboratory
Director, LithChem International, Baltimore, Ohio 1999-2000 Senior Research
Scientist, METSS Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, 1998. Independent Contractor,
The Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-98
Consultant, Organic and Polymer Chemistry, Material Science and computer applications in science and
engineering, Columbus, Ohio, 1995 -
Principal, Foundation for Chemistry, Columbus, Ohio, 1995-
Manager, Triangle Laboratories of Columbus, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 1993 - 1995.
Senior Research Engineer, Bonding and Forge Welding Department, Edison Institute, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-1993.
Manager, Chemical Services and Director of Research and Development, Nuclear Consulting Services,
Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 1987-1988.
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, The Ohio State University, 1987.
Consultant, Polymer Science and Thermal Analysis, 1986-7.
Senior Research Associate, Manager, Adhesives and Sealants Laboratory, Franklin International, Columbus,
Ohio, 1984-85.
Staff Member, University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, Ohio, 1984
Visiting Scientist, Polymer Branch, Air Force Materials Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1983.
Senior Research Chemist, Armco, Research and Technology, Middletown, Ohio, 1975-83.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1967-75.
Research Chemist, Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Toledo, Ohio, 1959-60.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1967
M. S. Chemistry, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana, 1963B. S. Chemistry, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 1957
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Board of Directors, The Ohio State University chapter of Sigma Xi
American Chemical Society
QSAR and Modeling Society
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Sigma Xi
Past Chairman (1986-7), Ohio Valley Thermal Analysis Society
MILITARY:
Colonel, Chemical Corps, U. S. Army (Retired). Served as mobilization designee to Chemical Research, Development, and Engineering Center.
Graduate, United States Army War College.
