Jeffrey Downey, Ph.D.

Technical Group Leader
DuPont Advanced Fibers
Research and Business Development
505 Front Rd
Kingston, ON
Canada K7L5A1


Biographical Sketch:
Jeff received his Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry and Material Science from McMaster University, Ontario, Canada in 2000. He joined DuPont Canada that same year and has held a number of positions within the Research and Business Development site in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Most recently, Jeff leads the elastomers research group and one specific area of focus is the reinforcement of the rubber compounds using advanced fibre systems.

Papers:
87 P-Aramid Pulp for Tire Reinforcement