Jeffrey F. Dormish, Ph.D., is responsible for the development of new polyurethane adhesive applications, with a focus on waterborne raw materials.

 Dr. Dormish joined Bayer in 1980. Since that time, he has held various research and application development positions of increasing responsibility, and worked in polyurethane research at Bayer AG in Germany for two years. He has a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University. For additional information on the topics addressed or to ask another question, email jeff.dormish@bayer.com with the subject line “Polyurethane Q&A.” 

Q&A Exchange is written by Dave Dunn, Ph.D., of F.L.D.Enterprises, a technical consultancy and full-service industrial market-research firm specializing in the adhesives, sealants, specialty rubbers and plastics fields. Dave is a former vice president and director of Loctite Corp. and has spent many years in troubleshooting adhesive and sealant problems. Questions for publication should be directed to him at 242 Trails End, Aurora OH 44202; phone 330-562-2930; fax (330) 247-1690; or email DrDave242@windstream.net .

Michael Schmeida serves as director of Compliance and Sustainability for Tremco Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing in Beachwood, Ohio. He has been a LEED AP for over seven years, and has been a featured speaker and author on several occasions, addressing local, regional, and national groups. He currently serves as a vice chair within ASTM E 60 and co-chair of the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Government Relations Committee. He has also taught at The University of Akron, his two-time alma mater, on sustainability and green marketing. He can be reached at (216) 292-5058 or mschmeida@tremcoinc.com.