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Dr. Aisa Sendijarevic
1972, B.S., Chemistry, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia; 1985, Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; 1972-75, Research Assistant, Institute “Rudjer Boskovic,” Zagreb, Croatia; 1977-88, Senior Research Scientist, SODASO, Polyurethane Chemistry, Tuzla, Bosnia; 1988-2001, Senior Research Scientist, Polymer Institute, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan; 2001-present, Research Director, Troy Polymers, Inc., Troy.
Author of over 60 technical articles (papers, book chapters, conference proceedings) and 11 US patents. Over 30 years research experience in isocyanate-based polymers and polyurethanes. Her research experience includes development of novel materials for medical, space, automotive, transportation and other industries. Specific interests include kinetics and mechanisms of isocyanate reactions; syntheses of polymers and co-polymers of defined chemical structure and properties; morphology and structure property relationships in polymers; polyurethane elastomers and foams; heat resistant polymers; environmental studies. Organizer of two Polyurethane Elastomer Workshops sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy (1999 & 2000). Adjunct Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy (2000).
Best paper award, The CPI Polyurethanes Conference 2010, Houston, Texas, 2010. Best poster award, The CPI Polyurethanes Conference 2009, National Harbor, MD, 2009. Best paper award, The CPI Polyurethanes Conference 2009, National Harbor, MD, 2009. Best poster award, The CPI Polyurethanes Conference 2008, San Antonio, Texas, 2008. Best poster award at the API Polyurethanes Conference 2005, Houston, Texas, October 17-19, 2005. Best paper award, The API Polyurethane Conference 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2004. Best poster award at the API Polyurethane Conference 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 13-16, 2002. Best paper award at the Polyurethanes World Congress '97, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc, UTECH, and European Isocyanate Producers Association, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Sept. 29-Oct.1, 1997. Best paper award at the SPI Annual Polyurethane Conference, Polyurethanes 1996, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 20-23, 1996. An award for industrial innovation in the field of polymeric materials, 1982, Society of Plastics and Rubber Engineers, Croatia.
Kob, N., Sendijarevic, A., and Lathia, N., “Glycerine Carbonate a Bio-based Reactive Blocking Agent and Other Bio-based PU Additives,” Chemistry and Fundamentals Technical Session, Proceedings of the CPI Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, October 11-13, 2010, Houston, Texas. Sendijarevic, I. and Sendijarevic, A., “Polyurethanes as Wear Components of Hip Replacement Devices,” CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2009, National Harbor, MD (Washington, D.C.), October 5-7, 2009. Sendijarevic, A., Curti, M.C., Klempner, D., Datta, A., and Pusapati, D., “Polyurethane Foam Scaffolding Platform for Tissue Ingrowth,” Proceedings of the Polyurethanes Conference 2005, Sponsored by the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry, October 17-19, 2005, Houston, Texas, p. 531. Novak, B. H., Sendijarevic, V., and Sendijarevic, A., “Novel C12TM Chain Extenders for Polyurethanes,” October 18-20, 2004. Proceedings of the Polyurethanes Conference 2004, Sponsored by the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry, Las Vegas, Nevada, p.p. 481-487.
Sendijarevic, V.,
Sendijarevic, A.,
Sendijarevic, I., Bailey, R.E., Pemberton, D., and
Reimann, K. A., “Hydrolytic Stability of Toluene
Diisocyanate and Polymeric Methylenediphenyl
Diisocyanate Based Polyureas under Environmental
Conditions.” 2004. Environ. Sci. Technol.,
38,
1066-1072. Sendijarevic, A. and Townley, C.O., "Polyurethane Elastoplastics for Load Bearing Applications." October 13-16, 2002. Proceedings of the API Polyurethane Conference 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah, p.307-315 Boon, W.H., Gwyn, D.E., Forschner, T.C., Smith, C.J., Sendijarevic A., Frisch K.C., and Camara-Hinojosa, A., “Polyurethane Elastomers Based on Poly(1,3-Propanediol Carbonate) Glycols.” October 8-11, 2000. Proceedings of the Polyurethanes Conference 2000, Sponsored by the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Plastics Council, Boston, Massachusetts, p. 303-309. Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Frisch, K.C., Yokelson, H.B., and Nubel, P.O., “Polyurethane Elastomers Based Upon Novel Hydrocarbon-Based Diols.” 1998. Advances in Urethane Science and Technology; Frisch, K.C., Klempner, D., and Prentice G., eds., Technomic: Lancester, PA, 14, p.p. 287-307. Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Frisch, K.C., Handlin, D., Chin, S., and Masse, M., “Structure-Property Relationships of Polyurethane Elastomers Based on New Saturated Hydrocarbon Diols.” 1998. Advances in Urethane Science and Technology; Frisch, K.C., Klempner, D., and Prentice, G., eds., Technomic: Lancester, PA, 14, p.p.267-285. Bitler, S.P., Kamp, A., Wanthal, M.A., Sendijarevic, A., Altarriba-Sanpos, M., Wang, J., Frisch, K.C., “Novel Delayed Action Catalysts for Polyurethane Applications.” 1997. Proceedings of the Polyurethanes World Congress '97, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc, UTECH, and European Isocyanate Producers Association, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Sept. 29-Oct.1, 1997, p. 338. Sendijarevic, V., Sendijarevic, A., Frisch, K.C. and Reulen, P., “Novel Isocyanate-Based Matrix Resins for High Temperature Composite Applications.” 1996. Polymer Composites, 17(2), 180. Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Wang, X., Haidar, A., Dutta, U., Klempner, D. and Frisch, K.C., “Urethane-Modified Asphalt for Pavement Overlays/Wearing Courses for Road Applications.” September 26-29, 1995. Proceedings of the SPI Polyurethanes 1995 Conference, Chicago, Illinois, p. 418. Rek, V., Govorcin, E., Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V. and Frisch, K.C., “Photostability of Polyurethane Elastomers Based on Various Types of Diisocyanates.” 1994. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, 26(2), 143. Frisch, K.C., Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Beckwith, G.T. and Schmidt., “New Developments in High Temperature Isocyanate-Based Structural Foams.” 1993. Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology, 9(2), 89-119. Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Frisch, K.C., Koruga-Lazarevic, B., and Torlic, E., “Synthesis and Properties of Urethane-Modified Polyimides.” 1990. J. Polymer. Sci., Chem. Ed., 28, 3603. Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., and Frisch, K.C., “Studies in the Formation of Poly(oxazolidones) I. Kinetics and Mechanism of the Model Oxazolidone Formation from Phenyl Isocyanate and Phenyl Ether. Selectivity of Catalysts.” 1987. J. Polym. Sci., Chem.Ed., 25, 151. Sehovic, H., Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Frisch, K.C. and Wong, S.W., “Poly-2-Oxazolidone-Urethane Coatings.” 1987. J. Coatings Tech., 59(747) 29.
Arindam, D., Friedman, C., Klempner, D., Sendijarevic, A., “Reticulated elastomeric matrices, their manufacture and use in implantable devises.” U.S. Patent No. 7,803,395; September 28, 2010 Sendijarevic, V., Sendijarevic, A., and Sendijarevic, I., “ Foam articles,” U.S. Patent No. 7,303,536; December 4, 2007 (to Troy Polymers, Inc.). Sendijarevic, V., Sendijarevic, A., and Sendijarevic, I., “ Foam articles,” U.S. Patent No. 7,276,036; October 2, 2007 (to Troy Polymers, Inc.). Sendijarevic, V., Sendijarevic, A., and Sendijarevic, I., “Orthopedic casting articles,” U.S. Patent No.. 6,984,216; January 10, 2006 (to Troy Polymers, Inc.)
Sendijarevic, A.,
“Water curable casting tapes and methods of preparing
the same,” U.S. Patent No. 6,881,486; 2005 Townley, C.O., Frisch, K.C., Sendijarevic, A., “Polyurethane and so fort containing joints,” U.S. Patent No. 6,302,916; October 16, 2001 (to BioPro, Inc.). Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., Frisch, K.C., Cenens, J.L.R., Handlin, Jr., D.L., Chin, S.S., and Hernandez, H., "Polyurethanes Having Improved Moisture Resistance," U.S. Patent No. 6,111,049 August 29, 2000 (to Shell Oil Company, Houston, Texas). Handlin D.L., Chin S.S., Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., and Frisch, K.C., "Cast Polyurethane Elastomers Containing Low Polarity Amine Curing Agents," U.S. Patent No. 5,955,559 Sep. 21, 1999 (to Shell Chemical Company, Houston, Tex.). Edenbaum, M., Frisch, K.C., Sendijarevic, A., Wong, S.W., "Orthopedic Casting Material Having Reduced Tack and Reduced Slip," U.S. Patent No. 5,180,632 January 19, 1993 (to Carapace, Inc., Tulsa, OK). Edenbaum, M., Frisch, K.C., Sendijarevic, A., Wong, S.W., "Water-active Orthopedic Cast Composition Having Colorant," U.S. Patent No. 5,061,555 October 29, 1991 (to Carapace, Inc., Tulsa, OK).
Arindam, D., Friedman, C., Constantino, P.D., Askill, I.N., Klempner, D., Tinkelenberg, A.H., Sendijarevic, A., “Reticulated elastomeric matrices, their manufacture and use in implantable devises,” U.S. Patent Application No. 20100249913 A1; September 30, 2010 Sung, J., Stellon, G.A., Necio. C.L., Sendijarevic, A., Sendijarevic, V., “FOAM SEAL FORMULATION,” U.S. Patent Application No. 20100234483 A1; September 16, 2010 (to Tyco Healthcare group LP) Arindam, D., Lavelle, L.P.JR., Friedman, C., MacGillivray, John, D., and Sendijarevic, A., “High performance reticulated elastomeric matrix preparation, properties, reinforcement, and use in surgical devices, tissue augmentation and/or tissue repair,” U.S. Patent Application No. 20070190108 A1; August 16, 2007. Kassa, A., Harthcock, M., Sendijarevic, A., and Sendijarevic, V., “Activable material and method of foaming and using same,” U.S. Patent Application No. 20050230027 A1; October 20, 2005 (to L&L Products, Inc.) Deslauries, R. and Sendijarevic,A., “Methods of performing medical procedures that promote bone growth, methods of making compositions that promote bone growth, and apparatus for use in such methods,” U.S. Patent Application No 20050220771 A1; October 6, 2005 (to Doctors Research Group, LLC). Deslauries, R., Potash, R., and Sendijarevic,A., “Methods of performing medical procedures which promote bone growth, compositions which promote bone growth, and methods of making such compositions,” U.S. Patent Application No 20050031578 A1; February 10, 2005 (to Doctors Research Group, LLC). Foley, P., Argyropoulos, J.N., Bryant, D.R., Bhattacharjee, D., and Sendijarevic, A., “Polyurethane compounds and articles prepared therefrom,” U.S. Patent Application No 20040087754 A1; May 6, 2004 (to DOW Chemicals).
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