Dr. Marvin Hawkins has directed the research and consulting efforts for Sentecor since its establishment. He has extensive experience in metals and metals preparation for bonding and finishing. His chemical and surface engineering background has led to the development of a series of proprietary cleaning solutions that exhibit superior performance and they are environmentally responsible materials.
The associated regulatory compliance, interaction with governing agencies and waste reuse and disposal has been a large segment of the consulting sector within Sentecor. His general experience has been centered around materials cleaning and surface preparation. The other areas of experience has resulted from customer requests and alternative uses of the proprietary family of chemicals he has developed. His expertise and tenure are indicated below.
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Ph.D., 1989 Univ. of Utah, Physical Analytical Chemistry, SLC, Utah
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5 years sensor development, chemical and biological
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25 years aerospace research and development
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20 years materials and processes (M&P) metals engineering
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22 years anodize and Alodyne® Technical Lead
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13 years corporate executive management or business owner
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7 years consulting for governmental, DOD, and private corporations
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7 years government, military, and municipality contractor
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17 years adjunct and/or visiting professor
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4 years oil field energy extraction method development
Sentecor Solutions
Originated in 1989 as Sensor Technology Corporation, (Sentecor). From this start, the principal scientist gained knowledge and experience in fields associated with electrochemical methods, corrosion science, surface cleaning and treatment and materials engineering. Sentecor employs seven employees but has experienced growth in an expanding customer field including major aerospace companies, international institutions, the US government and DOD. We have established manufacturing capabilities that includes domestic and international distribution. Cleaning solution orders as small as one quart and as large as a rail-car tanker can be readily accommodated. Additional areas of experience and expertise are included below.
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Electrochemical sensor development for in-line blood gas and neurotransmitter analyses (biological/biomedical), chemical leak detection
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Surface engineering and materials preparation technology
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Surface coating development/engineering
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Chemical development, mixing, production, sales and distribution
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Material selection/chemical treatment consulting
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High pressure ultrasonic water cleaning of coatings and surface contamination
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Analytical method development and selection for commercial, nuclear and aerospace applications
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Waste disposal methodology and municipality liaison
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Domestic oil field materials development (fracking process improvement and cost reduction)
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Failure analysis, (materials and processes)