Bio & Resume: Tom J. Maricich, Ph.D.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

General and Organic Synthetic Chemistry; Chemical Safety; Consultant to Cal OSHA; Chemical Intellectual Property Disputes; Synthetic Urine; Corrosive Acids and Bases; Sulfuric Acid Burns; Chemical Burns from Wet Concrete; Cosmetics, Hair Bleach Burns; Peroxides; Chlorine and Bleach; Surfactants and Detergents; Degradation of Plastics; Spontaneous Combustion; Fires and Explosions; Sulfur-Nitrogen Compounds: Sulfamides, Sulfonamides, Sulfinamides, Sulfur Azides, Sulfonimidates; Fumigants; Decomposition of Chemicals; Metal and Chemical Explosions; Pyrotechnics; Chloropicrin Fumigant; Isocyanates,TDI Exposure; Polyurethane Foams; Structures and Properties of Psychoactive Drugs; Propane and Flammable Propellants; Airbag Detonators; Solvents; Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Release; Matching Formulations; Dry Ice Burns.

Effective in clearly explaining chemical materials and concepts to attorneys / juries.

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT
  • M.S. Organic Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT
  • B.S. Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

1975-2022

  • Professor of Chemistry, California State University, Long Beach, CA—Taught general, organic and physical organic chemistry. Served as chair of the College of Natural Sciences and Chemistry Dept. safety committees for 20+ years. Now active as emeritus research professor. Directs research on chemistry of SNAAP® sulfonimidate alkylating agents.

2010

  • Grand Marshal at Commencement, College of Natural Sciences

1988-1992

  • Acting Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA—Directed College Technical Services.

OTHER:

  • Created: Maricich Ethylation Reagent [SNAAP®]. From Sigma Aldrich.

INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Consultant and Expert Witness to Various Attorneys and Law Firms (Listed Here).

2018

  • Consultant to The Master’s University, Biological and Physical Science, Santa Clarita, CA—Review of Organic Chemistry lab syllabus and chemical list.

2007

  • Consultant to Intelligent Energy, Inc., Long Beach, CA—Properties of organic sulfur contaminants in hydrocarbon fuels.

2005

  • Consultant to Lava Louie, Long Beach, CA—Surfactants used in lava lamps.

1999

  • Consultant to Air Products and Chemical, Inc.—Methods for synthesis of epoxy-resin curing agents from isocyanates.

1982-1999

  • Consultant to Niklor Chemical Company, Inc.—Developed an alternative process for the production of the soil fumigant chloropicrin. Researched the chemistry of soil fumigants with thiosulfates.

1998

  • Consultant to Cal OSHA—Evaluated compatibilities of waste chemicals.

1998

  • Consultant to Anchor Reinforcement, Inc.— Investigated urea polymer curing agents.

1986-1990

  • Consultant to Impex Company—Deformulation study to identify the composition of a polymer curing agent.

1986

  • Consultant to Southwest Photo Chem, Inc.—Researched sulfur-nitrogen-containing polymer curing agents.

1981

  • Assistant Visiting Professor, University of Southern California Cancer Center—Conducted research on syntheses of potential anti-tumor agents.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Chemical Society
  • Phi Lambda Upsilon and Sigma Xi Science Honorary Societies
  • Listed in American Men and Women of Science
  • Listed in International Directory of Research and Development Scientists