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Hire Dr. Ashwell Craig M.

South Africa

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Experienced in Scientific Writing, Manufacturing Optimization enthusiast utilizing data, sustainability economist

Profile Summary

Experienced in analytical polymer science, analytical method development and quality control in manufacturing. I have been involved in extensive optimization in Manufacturing processes by leading collaborations between Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering and Quality control departments for optimal production efficiencies. Using MS Excel to determine trends in ERP data to establish meaningful explanations and correlations.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Lean Manufacturing
• ★ Manufacturing Optimization
• ★ Excel
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Industrial Engineering
• ☆ Manufacturing
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Data Cleaning
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Market Research, User Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

National Factory Technical Manager

Duram Smart Paint

March 2022 - Present

National Factory Technical Manager

Duram Smart Paint

March 2022 - Present

Process Technology Manager

Kansai Plascon

December 2018 - February 2022

Process Technology Manager

Kansai Plascon

December 2018 - February 2022

National Raw Material QC Manager

Kansai Plascon

January 2016 - November 2018

National Raw Material QC Manager

Kansai Plascon

January 2016 - November 2018

Education

PhD Polymer Science

Stellenbosch University

February 2012 - April 2017

MSc Polymer Science (Cum Laude)

Stellenbosch University

January 2010 - February 2012

Certifications

• Management Development Program

  University of Stellenbosch Business School.

  July 2018 - November 2018

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Makan, A.C., Spallek, M.J., du Toit, M., Klein, T., Pasch, H.(2016). Advanced analysis of polymer emulsions: Particle size and particle size distribution by field-flow fractionation and dynamic light scattering . Journal of Chromatography A. 1442. p. 94-106.

Makan, A.C., Williams, R.P., Pasch, H.(2016). Field Flow Fractionation for the Size, Molar Mass, and Gel Content Analysis of Emulsion Polymers for Water-Based Coatings . Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 217. (18). p. 2027-2040.

Pasch, H., Makan, A.C., Chirowodza, H., Ngaza, N., Hiller, W.(2014). Analysis of complex polymers by multidetector field-flow fractionation Field-Flow Fractionation . Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 406. (6). p. 1585-1596.

Makan, A.C., Sinha, P., Ngaza, N., Van Aswegen, W., Pasch, H.(2013). Asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation as a novel technique for the analysis of PS-b-PI copolymers . Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 405. (28). p. 9041-9047.

Makan, A.C., Otte, T., Pasch, H.(2012). Analysis of high molar mass branched polybutadienes by SEC-MALLS and AF4-MALLS . Macromolecules. 45. (12). p. 5247-5259.