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`Michael G. Koehler, Ph.D., ACSF
`Principal Scientist
`mgkoehler@proaaci.com
`331-229-3318
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`Professional Analysis and Consulting, Inc., Lisle, IL
`2011 – Present
`Principal Scientist and Managing Partner
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`Performs litigation related investigations involving materials, chemicals, and chemical health
`& safety. Investigations include materials failure analyses and consequences involving
`hazardous chemicals, metals, polymers, rubber & plastics, composites, surface coatings,
`aerosol propellants, refrigerants, and air quality. Program experiences have included product
`liability, building carbon monoxide/indoor air quality, toxic tort, intellectual property,
`transport regulations, product warnings and labels, and regulations related to the chemistry
`and materials enterprise.
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`Packer Engineering, Inc., Naperville, IL
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`2008 - 2010
`Chief Executive Officer
`Strategic leadership for this engineering consulting firm which provides technical solutions
`to problems in product design and manufacturing processes. Technical investigations
`focused on critical issues involving polymers, rubbers, lubricants, plastics, air quality, aerosol
`propellants and refrigerants, construction materials, as well as industrial materials and
`chemistries. Technical investigations included failure analysis, intellectual property, the
`insurance and legal communities, government, and academic organizations.
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` Honeywell Aerospace, Des Plaines, IL
`2005 - 2008
`Director, Advanced Materials and Processes
`Responsibilities included strategic leadership of the Aerospace Materials and Process
`Research and Technology teams in Morristown, NJ, and Des Plaines, IL. Aerospace
`Advanced Materials and Process technology development program included innovations for
`polymers and plastics, elastomers and rubber, composites, membranes, fuels and fuel
`systems, lubricants, cabin/building air conditioning systems, chemical separations, advanced
`coatings, alloys & catalysts. This also included oversight of Black Belt and Green Belt
`scientist and engineers for Design for Six Sigma, Design for the Environment, Design for
`Manufacturing programs, and Lean Six Sigma.
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`1998 – 2005
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`Center for Catalysis and Separations Technologies, Honeywell
`Aerospace, Engines and Systems, Des Plaines, IL
`Senior Technical Manager
`Responsibilities included research and leadership in aerospace air conditioning systems,
`space life support systems, air quality technology, water treatment technologies, fuel cell
`technologies, chemical demilitarization, chem/bio protection, process chemistry and
`engineering, polymerization catalyst, catalytic oxidation processes, adsorptive separations,
`membrane separations.
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`1996 – 1998
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`Chemical Process Technologies, AlliedSignal (Honeywell
`predecessor company), Research and Technology, Des Plaines, IL
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`Skill Center Leader
` Responsibilities included research and technical leadership in aerospace air conditioning
`systems, space life support systems, air quality technology, water treatment technologies,
`fuel cell technologies, chemical demilitarization, chem/bio protection, process chemistry
`and engineering, polymerization catalyst, catalytic oxidation processes, adsorptive
`separations, membrane separations.
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`1995 – 1996
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`Modeling and Simulations Technologies, AlliedSignal (Honeywell
`predecessor company), Research and Technology, Des Plaines, IL
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`Skill Center Leader
` Responsibilities included research and technical leadership in process and chemical
`modeling and simulations, statistical process controls, Six Sigma Continuous Process
`Improvement strategies, molecular modeling and quantum chemistry simulations, advanced
`process controls and process optimization.
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`1994 - 1995
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`Thermosets and Composites, AlliedSignal, Research and
`Technology, Des Plaines, IL and Morristown, NJ
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`Skill Center Leader
` Responsibilities included research and leadership in printed circuit board laminate
`composites, thermoset resins formulations, rubber composites, engineered plastics
`composites, advanced polymeric fibers, ballistic materials composites.
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`1992 - 1996
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`AlliedSignal, Research and Technology, Des Plaines, IL and
`Morristown, NJ
`Total Quality Master Trainer (Master Black Belt)
` Coordinator and trainer for the deployment of the R&D Total Quality Program with
`emphasis on Six Sigma statistical modeling and process/product analysis. This included
`the training and certification of Six Sigma Green Belts and Black Belts.
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`AlliedSignal, Research and Technology, Des Plaines, IL
`1991 - 1994
`Senior Research Chemist
` Responsibilities included research and leadership in modeling applications for new product
`development (thermoplastics, thermosets, coatings, fiber finishes, radiation-cured
`polymers), CFC (refrigerants and solvents) alternatives, new technology tools
`development (toxicology estimations, advanced polymer theories, Materials by Design,
`Polymers by Design, Advanced Fuels Properties), software maintenance and management.
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`AlliedSignal, Research and Technology, Des Plaines, IL
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`1987 - 1991
`Research Chemist
` Responsibilities included research and applications in: molecular modeling and design for
`new product development (thermoplastics, thermosets, coatings, fiber finishes, radiation-
`cured polymers), CFC (refrigerants and solvents) alternatives, lubricants, catalysts, new
`technology tools development (toxicology estimations, advanced polymer theories,
`Materials by Design, Polymers by Design, Advanced Fuels Properties), new product
`development, engineering analysis, database development, statistical analysis.
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`1984 – 1987
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`G. D. Searle Research and Development; Drug Design Section,
`Department of Medicinal Chemistry
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`Programming and Applications Consultant
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`Programming and applications in Drug Design, DEC VAX systems, Evans and Sutherland
`PS300, CHEMLAB-II, MOGLI, Gaussian-80, PRDDO, MM2, MACCS, REACCS, VAX
`program conversions, program parameterization.
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`1985 - 1987
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`Intersoft Incorporated, Lake Forest, IL and CHEMLAB
`Incorporated, Lake Forest, IL.
`Programming and Applications Consultant
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`Programming and applications in DEC VAX systems, Macintosh software development,
`graphics development, program conversions, parameterization. Program development on
`the CHEMLAB-II molecular modeling software.
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` University of Illinois, Department of Medicinal Chemistry
`1986 – 1987
`Post-Doctoral Research Associate
` Research applications in polymer modeling and drug design, Monte Carlo molecular
`simulations, Quantitative Structure Property Relationships/ Quantitative Structure Activity
`Relationships (QSPR/QSAR).
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` University of Illinois, Department of Medicinal Chemistry
`1982 – 1986
`Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant
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`Programming and applications in VAX Systems, Evans and Sutherland PS300, IBM
`Systems, PC Systems, CHEMLAB-II, MM2, database development, and various molecular
`modeling programs, Organic synthesis and testing of cannabinoid based analgesics.
`Courses Assisted: Physics, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry,
`Physical Chemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry.
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`ACADEMIC
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`Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Illinois, 1986.
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`B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. Mathematics, and B.S. Computer Science, Loyola University of
`Chicago, 1982.
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`AFFILIATIONS and HONORS
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`Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS) – Contributions to the Science /
`Profession: For corporate leadership as Director of Advanced Materials at Honeywell
`Aerospace and development of the Koehler-Hopfinger molecular modeling theories for
`predictions of material properties. Contributions to the ACS Community: For service
`to the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety, the Chicago Section as Chair, Councilor and
`Director, and leadership in Illinois for Public Policy advocacy.
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`Committee on Chemical Safety
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`Chemistry and the Law Division
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`Division of Chemical Health and Safety
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`2013 Chair of the Chicago Section of the ACS
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`2021 Vice Chair of the Chicago Section of the ACS
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`Public Affairs Committee - Chicago Section Chair
`American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
`Society for Plastics Engineers (SPE)
`ASM International (ASM)
`SAE International (SAE)
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`OTHER ACTIVITIES
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`Chair (2013) – Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society – The American
`Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific society and the leading
`professional society for chemistry worldwide. The Chair of the Chicago Section
`provides leadership to 5000 member local chapter through workshops, lectures,
`scholarships, academic advisers and public relations.
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`National Science Advisory Board – Loyola University of Chicago – The National
`Science Advisory Board is a 12 member panel that serves at the request of the
`University President and provides advice on the scientific curriculum and development
`programs of the University. 2003-2007
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`SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL
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`SECRET as issued by DISCO
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`PATENTS
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`1. Koehler, M.G. with Bedwell, W.B., Calcaterra, L.T., Farishta, Q., Green, G.D., Hangey, D.A.,
`and Koljack, M.P., Method to Impart Coffee Stain Resistance to Polyamide Textile Substrates,
`U.S. Patent # 5,118,551, June 2, 1992.
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`2. Koehler, M.G. with Calcaterra, L.T., Koljack, M.P., Bedwell, W.B., Farishta, Q., Green, G.D.,
`and Hangey, D.A., Method to Impart Coffee Stain Resistance to Polyamide Fibers. U.S. Patent
`#5,135,774, August 4, 1992.
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`3. Koehler, MG., with Calcaterra, L.T., Koljack, M.P., Farishta, Q., Bedwell, W.B., Hangey, D.A.,
`and Green, G.D., Method to Impart Coffee Stain Resistance to Polyamide Textile Substrates, U.S.
`Patent #5,359,010, October 25, 1994.
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`PUBLICATIONS
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`1. Koehler, M.G., with Dunn, W.J., and Wold, S.: Applications of SIMCA Pattern Recognition to
`Complex Chemical Data. In Proceedings; National Symposium on Recent Advances in
`Pollutant Monitoring, ed. T. Hauser, pp. 131-139. Research Triangle Park, NC., U.S. EPA.,
`1984.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Pearlstein, R.A., Malhotra, D., Orchard, B.J., Tripathy, S., Potenzone, R.,
`Mabilia, M., Grigoras, S., Doherty, D., Harr, R., Hopfinger, A.J.: Three Dimensional Structure
`Modeling and Quantitative Molecular Design Using CHEMLAB-II, in Proceedings of 2nd
`Cyprus Conference on New Methods in Drug Research, ed. A. Makriyannis, Barcelona, J.
`Prous Internat., Press, 1985.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Dunn, W.J., and Stalling, D.: Relationship between Molecular Size and
`Retention Times Using Capillary Gas Chromatography, Anal. Chem., 5: 1835-1838, 1986.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Dunn, W.J., Emery, S.L., Scott, D.R.: Application of Pattern Recognition
`to Mass Spectral Data of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air, Chemomet, Intell., Lab.
`Systems, 1987.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Dunn, W.J., Grigoras, S.: The Role of Solvent Accessible Surface Area in
`Determining Partition Coefficients. J. Med. Chem., 30: 1987.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Mabilia, M., Perlstein, R.A., Hopfinger, A.J.; Computer-Aided Molecular
`Modeling of Polymers; III. Enthalpy of Polymerization as a Measure of Stability. J.
`Macromol. Sci.-Phys., Ed.: B26, 463-506, 1987.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J., Lopez de Campadre, R.L,. Emery, S. An extended QSAR
`Analysis of Some 4-Aminodiphenylsulfone Antibacterial Agents Using Molecular Modeling
`and LFE-Relationships. Quant. Struct.-Act. Relat., 6, 111-117, 1987
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`Koehler, M.G., with Grigoras, S. and Dunn, W.J.: The Relationship between Chemical
`Structure and the Logarithm of the Partition Coefficient. Quant. Struct.-Act. Relat., 7, 150-159,
`1988.
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`Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J., Seydel, J.K.; A Comparison of QSARs Proposed for the
`Inhibition of Dihydropteroate Synthase by Substituted 4-Aminodiphdnylsulfones. J. Mol.
`Sturct. (Theochem)., 179, 319-332, 1988.
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`10. Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J., Pearlstein, R.A., Tripathy, S.K.: Molecular Modeling of
`Polymers. IV. Estimation of Glass Transition Temperatures. J. Polymer Sci. Part B: Phys., 26,
`2007-2028, 1988.
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`11. Koehler, M.G., with Rowberg-Schaefr, K., Hopfinger, A.J.: A Molecular Shape Analysis and
`QSAR Investigation of Some Triazine - Antifolate Inhibitors of Leishmania Dihydrofolate
`Reductase. Arch. Biochem and Biophys., 266, 152-161, 1988.
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`12. Koehler, M.G., with Pearlstein, R.A., Malhotra, D., Orchard, B.J., Tripathy, S.K., Potenzone,
`R., Grigoras, S., Mabilia, M., Walters, D.E., Doherty, D., Harr, R., Hopfinger, A.J.: Three-
`dimensional structure modeling and quantitative molecular design using CHEMLAB-II: in
`New Methods in Drug Research. Vol 2., Alexandros Makriyannis, Ed., J.R. Prous Science
`Publishers, Barcelona, Spain, 1988.
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`13. Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J.: Molecular Modeling of Polymers. 5. Inclusion of
`Intermolecular Energetics in Estimating Glass and Crystal Melt Transition Temperatures.
`Polymer, 30, 116-126, 1989.
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`14. Koehler, M.G., with Ryther, J.J.: New Graphy Theory Methods for Predicting Fuel Properties,
`PREPRINTS (Division of Petroleum Chemistry, A.C.S.), 34 (4), 856-857, 1989.
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`15. Koehler, M.G., with Donner, J.T., Souze, J.W., Squire, K.R.: A Comparative Survey of Fuel
`Property Prediction Methods, PREPRINTS (Division of Petroleum Chemisty, A.C.S.), 34 (4)
`850-851, 1989.
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`16. Koehler, M.G., with Hammond, W.B.: Simulation of Structures and Properties of Polyamides,
`Polymer Preprints, 30 (2), 51-52, 1989.
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`17. Koehler, M.G., with Burke, B.J., Rowberg, K., Cardoza, M.G., Hopfinger, A.J.: New Methods
`in Molecular Shape Analysis to Identify and Characterize Active Conformations, in OSAR in
`Design of Bioactive Compounds, M. Kuchar, Ed., 111-129, J.R. Prous Science Publ.,
`Barcelona, Spain, 1992.
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`18. Koehler, M.G. with Hopfinger, A.J., Estimation of the Phase Behavior of Binary Polymer
`Mixtures Using TAU Theory, Proceedings: Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering,
`American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., August 1993.
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`19. Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J.: Molecular Modeling of Polymers 9, Description and
`Application of Torsional Angle Unit Theory to Predict Polymer Properties, Computer
`Simulations of Polymers., In: Polymer Simulations, E. Colbourne, Ed., Longman Higher
`Education, London, 1994.
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`20. Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J., and Rogers, David: Molecular Modeling of Polymers 13,
`Multicomponent Polymeric Systems, Macromolecular Simulations, American Chemical
`Society, Washington, D.C 1994.
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`21. Koehler, M.G., with Hopfinger, A.J., and Rogers, David: Molecular Modeling of Polymers 14,
`QSPR Analysis of Multicomponent Systems Containing Polymers, Macromolecular Symposia,
`98, 1087-1100, 1995.
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`22. Koehler, M.G. with, Yates, S.F., Tonev, T., and Lupton, F.S.: Photocatalytic Oxidation for
`Aircraft Cabin and Indoor Pollutant Control, Indoor Air, 15, 157-190, 2005.
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`23. Koehler, M.G. with Shipley, R. and Hicks, T.: Timely Involvement of Technical Experts,
`Chicago Lawyer, Vol 37, No 10, Oct. 2014.
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`24. Koehler, M.G. with Tator, K.: Alkyd Resins, ASM Handbook, Volume 5B-Protective
`Organic Coatings, 39 – 47, 2015.
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`25. Koehler, M.G. with McFarland, N. et al. Ames for Space, International Space Station
`Research Report, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), 2017.
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`26. Koehler, M.G. Guidelines for Writing a Case Study, ACS Chem. Health Saf. 2020, 27,
`3-7.
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`RECENT PRESENTATIONS
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`Koehler, M.G.: Investigating Chemistry-Related Incidents: A Structured Approach to
`Incident Evidence and Analysis. Seminar, University of Wisconsin, 2019.
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`Koehler, M.G. with Elston, H.: Why it went wrong: Blame-free Investigations of Lab-
`Scale Incidents. Chemical Health and Safety Workshop, American Chemical Society,
`2019.
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`Koehler, M.G. with Shipley, R.J. and Hicks, T.M.: Testing: Techniques and Examples,
`Making Evidence-Based Decisions, American Society for Quality Seminar, 2019.
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`Koehler, M.G. Plastics Failure Analysis: Analytical Techniques and Tools, American
`Chemical Society, 2015.
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`Koehler, M.G. Chemists in the Courtroom. American Chemical Society, 2014.
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`Koehler, M.G. Chemistry and the Law: Applications of Science in Litigation. Invited
`Speaker, Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society, 2010.
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`Koehler, M.G., et al.: Lasers for Scene Documentation, Defense Research Institute,
`2009.
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