Problem Solver
David McEwan
Due to my 12 month internship at Dow Europe, I have a lot of experience working on my own initiative and providing solutions. My university degree allowed me to learn a wide range of subjects from various chemistry fields so I can he a helpful asset to a plethora of problems concerning chemistry or a related subject.
Areas David McEwan is Knowledgeable in:
General chemistry.
Cement chemistry.
Materials chemistry.
Cement chemistry.
Materials chemistry.
Techniques David McEwan Uses:
- I consider all permutations of possible solutions to solve the problem.
- I research from reliable and resourceful sources.
- I may ask an associate what their findings are and then compare that to mine so to develop a more intricate solution to the problem.
- I research from reliable and resourceful sources.
- I may ask an associate what their findings are and then compare that to mine so to develop a more intricate solution to the problem.
David McEwan's Problem Solving Skills:
- Engineering experience for Dow Chemical; customer service and R&D.
- knowledge of modules and laboratory experience in organic, physical, inorganic and analytical chemistry.
- Masters degree in chemistry (University of Surrey).
- Thesis writing.
- Experience using various analytical techniques and equipment
David McEwan's Problem Solving Experience:
- - I discovered the water resistant capabilites of various Dow polymer latexes, important in correlating the properties of the latexes to their respective powder forms within a cementitious formulation.
- - I tested the properties and capabilities of 1:1 mixtures of Dow Latex Powders (DLP) within a cementitious material (for wall and tile plasters). This project was initiated to test the suitability of said cementitious mixtures to allow the expansion of the DLP global market share.
- - I developed a novel project involving the synthesis of 4 patented "novel catalysts for oligonucleotide synthesis".