R&D Scientist at IPEX Inc.
Toronto, Canada Area
- Current
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- R&D Scientist at IPEX Inc.
- Past
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- R&D Manager at Wellington Polymer Technology Inc.
- Research Assistant at Macromolecular Engineering Research Centre, The University of Western Ontario
- Senior Research Engineer at Research Institute for Petroleum Processing and Petrochemical (ICERP)
- Scientist Engineer / Plastics at Central Institute for Chemical Research (ICECHIM)
- Education
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- The University of Western Ontario
- Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
- Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
- "I.L. Caragiale" National College
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Alex Dragomirescu’s Summary
RESEARCH ENGINEER – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
A highly experienced Chemical Engineer in Product Development of Polymer Materials. Specializing in plastics, wood-plastic composites, rubber, and specialty polymers. Coordinated overall Research and Development activity including hands on with manufacturing processes. Conducted statistical analysis for tracking, trending and forecasting performance. Excellent organizational, creative and innovative skills.
Alex Dragomirescu’s Specialties:
* Complete product development cycle
* Research & Development
* Formulations expert
* Strong experimentalist
* Materials characterization and testing
* Performance test and simulation, verification
* Computer proficiency: CAE, CAD-Chemistry
* Problem solving in applied sciences
* Plastics processing and compounding
* Material requirements planning
* Policy and procedure design
* Regulatory compliance
* Corrective action procedures
Alex Dragomirescu’s Experience
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R&D Scientist
IPEX Inc.
(Plastics industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
The welfare of a nation, its wealth and quality of life, is closely connected with its infrastructure. Utilities networks such as water, gas, telecommunications and electricity are key factors. IPEX Inc. is a leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems, providing the North American marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive range of products available worldwide. These products and systems are manufactured from such diverse materials as PVC, CPVC, PVDF, PE, PP, PEX, ABS and composites, being backed by over 50 years of experience. IPEX offers complete systems of pipe, valves and fittings for a broad range of markets and applications including plumbing and mechanical, electrical, municipal, industrial process piping and radiant heating. With state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities, IPEX pioneered many industry breakthroughs - such as the world's largest diameter PVC pressure pipe and fittings, and large diameter ribbed pipe.
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R&D Manager
Wellington Polymer Technology Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Plastics industry)
September 2002 — July 2007 (4 years 11 months)
• Directed development and design of performance-engineered composites laboratory
• Reviewed formulation and proposed efficient improvements which lower product costs
• Defined/Predicted structure-property relationships for developing new formulation technologies
• Identified and corrected material problems affecting quality, yield and cost
• Established simple, efficient and functional systems for materials and quality control
• Succeeded in product accreditations in Canadian and US markets -
Research Assistant
Macromolecular Engineering Research Centre, The University of Western Ontario
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Research industry)
February 2000 — August 2002 (2 years 7 months)
• Developed a variety of polymers as member of an interdisciplinary research team with a strong industrial orientation while emphasizing the understanding of structure-property relationships
• Prepared and analyzed a compound having both an initiator and a monomer functionality
• Performed pilot experiments for real-time monitoring of alumina regeneration and deactivation -
Senior Research Engineer
Research Institute for Petroleum Processing and Petrochemical (ICERP)
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
June 1988 — January 2000 (11 years 8 months)
• Developed polymeric materials and new additives packages for crude oils, lubricating oils and diesel fuels, from concept to commercialization
• Launched a highly efficient additive for cold flow improvement (CFPP, WASA)
• Established proprietary polymer gel formulations for use in pipe-line operations -
Scientist Engineer / Plastics
Central Institute for Chemical Research (ICECHIM)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Plastics industry)
May 1985 — May 1988 (3 years 1 month)
• Developed advanced seeded polybutadiene latex
• Specialty plastics for appliances and automotive market employing grafted ABS
• Executed research studies which enhance the profitability, quality and sustainability of existing products based on styrene homopolymer and copolymers
Alex Dragomirescu’s Education
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The University of Western Ontario
M.Eng.Sc. , Chemical Engineering , 2000 — 2002
Thesis title: “Practical Approach to Monitor Adsorption/Drying and Catalytic Activity On-line for Butyl Rubber Technology”
- Activities and Societies:
- - Teaching Assistant, undergraduate Organic Chemistry
- Grant recipient from Bayer Inc., Rubber Division, Canada
- Ontario Centres of Excellence, Centre for Materials and Manufacturing, member
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Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
Ph.D. , Applied Organic Chemistry , 1992 — 1999
Dissertation title: “Contributions to Synthesis of Additives Designed to Improve Oil Products Flow”
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Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
B.Sc. , Chemical Engineering , 1977 — 1982
Thesis title: “Modeling of Industrial Polymerization Reactor for Low Density Polyethylene”
- Activities and Societies:
- - Students' Council VP of Recreation Program
- Bio-fuels Research Group
- Computer Science Club
- Alpine Ski amateur team
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"I.L. Caragiale" National College
Baccalaureate , Science - Chemistry , 1972 — 1976
Fields of study: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Additional Information
Alex Dragomirescu’s Websites:
Alex Dragomirescu’s Interests:
Polymers synthesis, Polymers modification, Polymers characterization, Plastics processing, Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC), Organic synthesis, Hyperbranched polymers, Additives for petroleum products, Viscosity Index Improvers, Cold Flow Improvers, Wax Anti-Settling Additives (WASA), Polymer gels, Polybutadiene latex, Grafted Acrylonitril-Butadiene-Styrene copolymers (ABS), Photography, Biking, Cinema, Jazz, Hockey, Soccer, Handball, Running, Wildlife protection
Alex Dragomirescu’s Groups:
• Society of Plastics Engineers
• Plastics Pipe Institute
• Polymer Innovation Network
• The Society of Industry Leaders
• Evalueserve Circle of Experts
• Expert CDI - Research, Development and Integration, National Authority for Scientific Research
• Ambassador IRSCA Gifted Education
• Mentor in Host Program for Professionals, Centre Francophone de Toronto
• InterNations
• Connect2Canada, Canada's Network in the United States,
• UPworld
• Group Manager for Alumni Western Group on LinkedIn, The University of Western Ontario Alumni Community
• New Projects Reviewer for Ontario Centres of Excellence, Centre for Materials and Manufacturing
• Mentor for Alumni Community, The University of Western Ontario
• ZoomInfo, Ecademy, XING, Blue Chip Expert, iPeace, Kiva
• Ad-Astra, AREC
• The Planetary Society
• The Debating Society
• Team Handball Ontario, Toronto
• Selected publications including abstracts are available at:
www.ad-astra.ro/adragomi or www.getcited.org
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KIVA -
World Wildlife Fund -
Canadians -
Toronto -
Interfaith -
Community of Plastics Professionals -
Friends of / Amis du Canada -
Laughter Lightness and Joy, Under the Laughing Tree -
Jazz Friends -
Chemical Engineers -
R & D Group -
Community of Polymer Research Professionals -
Chemical Innovation - Driving New Product Development in the Chemical Industry -
Plastic Pipe Fittings - Manufacturers and Distributors -
Plastics, Elastomers and Rubber -
Water for the World -
Bucharest Network -
Plastic Experts -
Evalueserve Circle of Experts -
Materials Research Society (MRS) -
Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada -
Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. -
ASTM International
Alex Dragomirescu’s Honors:
• Grant recipient from Bayer Inc., Rubber Division, Canada
• President’s Scholarship for Graduate Study, The University of Western Ontario
• International Graduate Student Scholarship, The University of Western Ontario
• Principal Researcher 3rd Class, a scientist degree in the network of research institutes attached to the Romanian Academy, obtained by competition
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