Analytical/Physical Chemist Solving Non-Routine Problems

ARMEN S. CASPARIAN, Chemical and Engineering Consultant

Profile

Analytical/Physical Chemist with over 40 years of combined professional experience:

Professorial appointment in chemistry at Wentworth Institute of Technology, 1980 to 2013.

Adjunct Professor in Chemistry at Community College of Rhode Island, Sept. 2014—Present.

Private practice as a Chemical and Engineering Consultant since 1987—testimony experience in depositions and live court appearances; written over 50 technical reports for clients.  

Supervision and training of laboratory technicians in analytical methods, instrumentation, and quality control; laboratory management in water quality analysis and surfactant manuf.

Areas of Expertise

Product Liability Analysis: paints, coatings, adhesives failure; corrosion, combustion and explosion analysis, molds and other IAQ audits.

Chemical and Industrial Hygiene: laboratory health and safety (OSHA Lab. Std. and Haz Com Std.) with (M)SDS Expertise; Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (NRCC); Registered Prof. Industrial Hygienist (APIH); Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

Water Quality Analysis To Be in Compliance with EPA Drinking Water Standards (1974 +) and/or Wastewater Treatment Standards (1972 +)

Hazardous Materials Management: compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations; Taught “Chemistry of Hazardous Materials” at CCRI (2015-2019).  

Team-Developed “Emergency Response Guidelines” module for American Chemical Society's on-line Health and Safety Program (2014).  

Team-Developed SOP's for compliance with OSHA Laboratory Standard and CAL OSHA health and safety regulations at the University of California, Berkeley (2013) in response to 2009 UCLA Lab. Fatality.

Education

M.Sc. (ABD), Physical/Analytical Chemistry, Brown University, RI, May 1972

A.B., Chemistry, Rutgers University, NJ; Dean's List, With Honors, May 1968

Career History

Chemical and Engineering Consultant: CASPARIAN CONSULTANTS

• Experience providing live testimony and depositions (available upon request).
• Research &Analysis of commercial/consumer products & construction failures.
• Published:  Rapid Review of Chemistry for the Life Sciences and Engineering; CRC Press (Dec. 2021).