Edward Kresge

Chief Scientist, Retired Edward Kresge ExxonMobil Chemical Company 659 Case Road Neshanic Station, NJ USA 08853 Email: enkresge@prodigy.net Biographical Sketch: Dr. Edward N. Kresge obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Florida before joining Exxon in 1961. He maintained an active laboratory research program during his 32 years with the Company. His work at Exxon involved all aspects of synthetic elastomer development. He was the Chief Polymer Scientist for ExxonMobil Chemical Co. for over 15 years and jointly, for four years, the Polymer Science Leader for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co. Ed’s elastomer research and technical leadership in collaboration with co-workers has lead to several major innovations in the rubber industry: EP viscosity index modifiers, polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers, and “tailored MWD” EPDM elastomers. He pioneered research on nanocomposite innerliners for tires. Ed started the research that produced the first commercial metallocene polymerization catalysts which are used to manufacture EP elastomers and other polyolefins. In the business area Ed initiated an ExxonMobil-Monsanto joint venture, Advanced Elastomer Systems.