Nathan Phillips

Background

About Nathan Phillips

Experience Nathan has worked in the Resin Development Department at TCR Composites for 14 years and currently holds the position of Chief Scientist and Manager of the Research and Development Department. He has eight years of experience in senior management and leadership of an R&D group. Nathan is the chief research scientist responsible for more than thirty developmental room-temperature-stable prepreg resins, formulated to meet requirements such as Airbus/Boeing FST classification, curable at temperatures <200 °F, glow-in-the-dark capability, tailored electrical conductivity, snap-cure behavior, and high Tg with combined toughness performance. Nathan possesses strong formulation knowledge and an understanding of the chemistries of epoxy and cyanate ester thermosets. He also has a good understanding of the chemistry of acrylate, benzoxazine, and bismaleimide resins. Education Nathan earned a Master of Science degree in Polymer Science and Engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Technology from Weber State University in Ogden, UT. Technical Skills/Abilities Nathan has strong working and operational knowledge of the instrumentation and analysis techniques associated with polymers including Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and Rheology. Nathan is able to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of the organic chemistry and associated polymerization mechanisms for thermoset polymers, the physical chemistry of polymers, structure/property relationships, the science of polymer adhesion, and tailoring cure cycles to achieve maximum property development. Nathan also has a working knowledge of the mechanical failure mechanisms of resins and composite materials.