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At Silchemy, consulting clients get the benefit of the experience and knowledge of Dr. John M. Zeigler. Dr. Zeigler has an extensive background of accomplishments in science and technology in a broad range of areas:

Background

  • Experience - consulting in a wide variety of construction, materials science, organic chemistry, and technology areas for over 35 years
  • Creativity - over 30 U.S. and foreign patents in the general area of silicon-based polymer science and applications
  • Recognition - co-recipient of an IR-100 award for one of the 100 most significant technological developments of 1985
  • Publications - co-editor and co-author of an American Chemical Society book, Silicon-Based Polymer Science - A Comprehensive Resource, over 60 publications in the scientific research literature, and two books on construction vibration damage (see below).
  • Involvement - for many years, a member of the Board of Editors of the Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers, organizer of several international scientific meetings, peer reviewer in materials science and vibration damage areas
  • Litigation Experience - accepted as an expert in vibration effects on structures, medical devices, silicones and materials science. Nearly 60 examples of sworn testimony in deposition and trial.

Capabilities

Although Dr. Zeigler carries out all his consulting on a strictly confidential basis to protect the competitive and/or litigation position of his clients, here are just a few examples of general areas in which he has provided scientific and litigation consulting:

Construction Vibration Damage
Dr. Zeigler has been involved for 14 years as a scientific consultant in the construction vibration damage field, with homeowners, other consulting firms, attorneys, academics, contractors and project sponsors around the world. Some of his knowledge in this area is embodied in his 120+ page Construction Vibration Damage Guide for Homeowners, available free for personal use from his dedicated site at https://vibrationdamage.com. For those who need more help, he can provide extensive knowledge and experience through paid consulting and/or his 300+ page Construction Vibration Damage Guide Professional Edition. You can find a brief overview of vibration damage on our Vibration Damage page and information about our research efforts in this area from our Vibration Research page.
 
Other Consulting Fields
 
Implantable medical devices
Dr. Zeigler's expertise in silicon-based polymers led to a long involvement in medical device consulting, both in scientific and litigation contexts. Such work included essentially the full range of implants in which silicones are used.
Microelectronics and graphics arts imaging materials
Use of high-resolution, self-developing polysilane materials (U.S. composition of matter and application patents for Dr. Zeigler) as photo-patternable, reactive-ion etch resistant, photoresists. In each case, we provided materials expertise, application advice, and suggestions of areas for further patentable extensions of the technologies, which led to several patents for the client.
Silicon-based polymers
Dr. Zeigler has provided application, processing, and marketing data for several Fortune 500 companies interested in marketing his patented materials.

Let us show you how we can help you solve problems. Initial consultations are free and confidential, without obligation. Contact us at drzeigler@silchemy.com with inquiries or call us at the contact numbers on the home page.

 

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