2018: Past Meetings
Following is a summary of meetings held in 2018, listed in reverse chronological order.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Topic:
“Solar Chemistry Heats Up” - A look at how sunlight is being used to initiate chemical reactions.
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Speaker:
Peter J. Sibilski, P.E, CEM, FAIChE
Biography:
Peter Sibilski has over 35 years of experience in project management, product development, and energy management in the process-chemical and pharmaceuticals industries. He has led diverse, cross-functional teams in achieving business-driven goals for projects of significant dollar value. Peter has a proven track-record of successful and award-winning product development and project implementation providing significant cost savings, increased operational efficiencies, and enhanced competitive position. He received his BSChE in 1981 from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and has an MBA – Technology Management from The University of Phoenix. Peter is a licensed PE in New Jersey, and is also a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
Recorded Presentation (Click to download, 350 MB) (Click to open)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Topic:
Independent Chemical Consulting: Succeeding As An Expert Witness
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Speaker:
Dr. David M. Manuta, FAIC
Biography:
Manuta Chemical Consulting, Inc. performs expert witnessing and litigation support professional support throughout the USA. Dr. Manuta will discuss how he started out as an expert witness and how he has grown his expert witness business. The use of referral services is helpful in getting started/receiving expert witness assignments.Marketing oneself and the professional services rendered are important in being successful as an expert witness. Such activity ensures that there are always cases in the pipeline.A consulting expert witness handles assignments not requiring courtroom testimony, whereas the Judge will determine whether the expert witness meets the criteria for offering expert testimony in the courtroom.It is important for the audience to know that the need for expert witness and litigation support professionals in engineering and science continues to grow. When the application of the fundamental engineering and science has a positive impact on the lives of others, we know that we are engaged in a special enterprise.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Topic:
Food Industry Forensics
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Speaker:
Mike Blumenthal, PhD
Biography:
Dr. Michael Blumenthal brings over 50 years’ experience in food chemistry, food processes, packaging technology, and academics. Dr. Blumenthal operates an independent consulting laboratory and litigation support business. Dr. Blumenthal is an Adjunct Graduate Professor (Programs) at the Rutgers University Food Science Department, and on the Advisory Council to the Chairman of the Department.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Topic:
Council Meeting
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Meeting Minutes:
April 10 Council Meeting Minutes (Click for minutes)
May 1 Task Group Notes on Membership and CHI (Click for minutes)
May 1 Task Group Notes on Membership and CHI (Click for minutes)
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Topic:
Council Meeting
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Meeting Minutes:
March 13 Council Meeting Minutes (Click for minutes)
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Topic:
Council Meeting
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Meeting Minutes:
February 13 Council Meeting Minutes (Click for minutes)
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Topic:
Council Meeting
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Meeting Minutes:
January 9 Council Meeting Minutes (Click for minutes)