Tribologist:A person who studies, applies, or researches in the field of tribology.

Lubrication Specialists, Inc. engages what it believes is among the world's finest engineering talent. The Company is fortunate to have the services of Dr. Watt in ongoing development of the finest products and processes.

Experience Highlights

LUBRICATION SPECIALISTS, INC.
1989 to Present
Research, Consulting and Engineering. Directs all research, development, engineering and process controls of new and existing products and processes. Products developed include lubricants, lubricant additives, fuel additives, low VOC paint strippers and low VOC PVC cement. Emphasis with San Diego based Lubrication Specialists, Inc. - advanced oil additives with extreme HP & anti-wear properties.

1985 to 1989
Director of Research and Development. Directed and controlled all work involved with new and existing products. Primary products include military specification lubricants, greases, specialty aerospace lubricants and functional fluids. Responsibilities also included Quality Control, all production facets, pilot plant studies, technical and other specialized engineering services.

1971 to 1984
Technical Manager for Worldwide Lubricating Products Company. Planned, organized, directed and controlled all fundamental work in connection with the development of appropriate processes for the manufacturer of new and existing products and the improvement or modification of existing processes with a goal toward product and process improvement and cost reduction. Formulated, recommended and directed research and development programs for the introduction of new products. Assessed and directed Quality Assurance programs on incoming raw materials to be used in manufacturing. Established unparalleled Quality Control record for company's high-volume production. Guided technical support of sales effort for this uniquely successful company involved with metalworking products and lubricants.

Education

Post Doctorate University of California. Post Doctoral Studies in Physical-Organic Chemistry. Work resulted in two acclaimed publications in sulfur bonding, unsaturated sulfides, and chlorination properties.

Graduate School
University of Virginia, M.S. & Ph.D., Organic Chemistry. Trans-bromodypnone and analogous compounds.

Undergraduate School
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, B.S., Chemistry

American Chemical Society
American Society of Testing Material
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
Society of Automotive Engineers