Dr. John K. Duchowski , HYDAC FluidCareCenter® GmbHH , Germany
John K. Duchowski, a seasoned expert in the field of industrial hydraulic and lubrication systems, embodies a profound dedication to innovation and excellence. With a diverse educational background spanning across prestigious institutions in the United States and Canada, including a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, John has continuously showcased his expertise in elucidating fluid dynamics and additive breakdown mechanisms. Born in Warsaw, Poland, on August 6, 1959, John’s journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a passion for advancing technologies aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of industrial systems.
Profile :
Education:
- Oil Monitoring Analyst II, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (05/12)
- Oil Monitoring Analyst I, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (05/11)
- Certified Lubrication Specialist, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (05/10)
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (08/90)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada (06/85)
Areas of Expertise:
Development, evaluation, and implementation of contamination control and condition monitoring technologies for industrial hydraulic and lubrication systems. Expertise in filtration media, diagnostic tools, fluid and additive breakdown mechanisms, system component wear patterns, and failure modes. Specialization in improving reliability and performance across various industrial applications.
Professional Activities:
- Fellow: Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (2011)
- Consultant: Guidepoint Global, The Customized Knowledge Network
- Reviewer: Journal of the American Society of Testing Materials International
- Reviewer: Louisiana Board of Regents (NSF Proposal Review)
- Panelist: Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Industrial Technologies
- Reviewer: Lubrication Engineering, Journal of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
Professional Experience:
- Corporate Director R&D Filtration, HYDAC Technology Corporation, USA/Germany (01/05-Present)
- V.P. Technology Development, Pall Corporation, USA (11/02-12/04)
- Technical Director, Pall Corporation, USA (03/99-11/02)
- Senior Staff Scientist, Pall Corporation, USA (07/95-03/99)
- LAN Administrator, Pall Corporation, USA (07/95-03/99)
- Staff Scientist, Pall Corporation, USA (02/92-07/95)
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of California, USA (09/90-02/92)
- Research Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University, USA (09/85-08/90)
- Research Assistant, Simon Fraser University, Canada (02/85-08/85)
- Laboratory Technician, Dow Chemical Canada Inc., Canada (09/84-12/84)
- Laboratory Technician, Environmental Protection Services Laboratory, Canada (05/83-08/83)
- Laboratory Technician, Petrocanada, Canada (09/82-12/82)
- Laboratory Technician, Petrocanada, Canada (09/81-12/81)
- Laboratory Technician, Syncrude Canada Ltd., Canada (01/81-04/81)
Publications Top Notes 📄
Wear forms of heterogeneous electro-rheological fluids working in a hydraulic clutch system
Citation : 18
Enhancement of Filtration Performance Characteristics of Glass Fiber-Based Filter Media, Part 1: Mechanical Modification with Electrospun Nanofibers
Prevention of Electrostatic Charge Generation in Filtration of Low-Conductivity Oils by Surface Modification of Modern Filter Media
Detailed characterization of the effect of application of commercially available surface treatment agents on textile wetting behavior
The impact of lubricating oil formulations on filter element charging behavior