The Chemistry of Leadership
Presenter: Brian Strohmeier
Dr. Strohmeier has more than thirty years of research experience in
the practical application of surface and microscopic analytical techniques for
industrial product/process development, industrial problem-solving, and
materials characterization. His technical expertise includes: X-ray
Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS, also known as Electron Spectroscopy for
Chemical Analysis or ESCA), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Secondary Ion
Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray
Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and other
related analytical and spectroscopic techniques. His technical experience
includes the study of adhesion, corrosion, oxidation, and wetting phenomena;
chemical and plasma modification of material surfaces; and the surface
characterization of metals, oxides, minerals, glass and fiberglass, ceramics,
polymers, vacuum-deposited thin films, organic coatings, and heterogeneous
catalysts. He also has served as an expert trial witness for litigation
involving surface analytical techniques.
In addition to his technical background, Dr. Strohmeier also has more than
seventeen years experience as a Manager/Team Leader of scientific research
personnel including Ph.D. scientists, B.S.-level technicians, and non-degreed
employees. His expertise includes employee recruiting, conducting performance
evaluations and mentoring employees for professional growth, developing and enforcing
written company policies and procedures, salary administration, and other Human
Resource activities. He has presented one-day short courses on “Leadership
Principles for R&D Managers and Scientists” at scientific conferences and
industrial organizations. He also serves as a volunteer for the American
Chemical Society (ACS) as a National Tour Speaker on the topics of: 1)
developing and improving leadership skills in scientists and technical managers
and 2) characterization of naturally occurring asbestos.
| The evenings agenda includes:
Executive Committee
Meeting 5-6 p.m.,
Networking & Dinner 6-7 p.m.,
Featured Speaker
7-8:00 p.m.,
Q & A 8-8:30 p.m.
We will enjoy a Beef Stroganoff
Buffet $15 pre-pay or $17 at the door for members/non-members and $10 pre-pay
or $12 at the door for students. RSVP is requested by October 7th.
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