Meet the Experts

Our seminar presenters include several engineers from Spray Analysis and Research Services. These presentations include practical advice on identifying and resolving spray performance problems.

Mr. Rudolf J. Schick, Vice President, Spray Analysis and Research Services

• More than 15 years of experience in drop size analysis and spray technology.
• Board member: Institute of Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ILASS).
• Active member of American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Subcommittee E29 on Particle Size Measurement.

Mr. Kyle Bade, Research Engineer, Spray Analysis and Research Services

• Experienced in Phase Doppler Interferometry (PDI & PDPA) and PIV methods & systems.
• Primary focus: Detailed spray characterization and the effects of various spray parameters.
• BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering.

Ms. Kathleen Brown, Research Engineer, Spray Analysis and Research Services

• Has worked with spray applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical processing industries.
• Specializes in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) application projects.
• Member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS).
• BS in General Engineering, PE certification and is working toward her MBA.

Mr. Geoff Tanner, Project Manager, Spray Analysis and Research Services

• Responsible for managing all aspects of testing and consulting projects.
• Has focused on fire protection, car wash and pressure wash industries.
• Has considerable experience in product development and project management.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering. MS in Product Development.