Casey Wilson
About Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson is a Technical Associate in Plastic Additives R&D at Milliken & Company, where he specializes in analyzing polymer materials and operates various specialized equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Clemson University and has previous experience as an intern and undergraduate researcher.
Work at Milliken & Company
Casey Wilson has been employed at Milliken & Company as a Technical Associate in the Plastic Additives R&D department since 2021. In this role, Wilson is responsible for collecting and analyzing color coordination and reflectance data of polymer materials using a spectrophotometer. The position involves operating specialized equipment, including a flow hydrogenator and heat flow DSC, to aid in the development of plastic additives. Wilson's work contributes to the advancement of materials science within the company.
Education and Expertise
Casey Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, completing the program from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provides a strong foundation in the principles of materials science, which Wilson applies in the current role at Milliken & Company. The expertise includes knowledge of polymer materials and various techniques utilized in the research and development process.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Milliken & Company, Casey Wilson gained experience as a Materials Science Engineer Intern at Lucideon in 2019 for three months. This role involved applying materials science principles in a practical setting. Additionally, Wilson worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Clemson University for four months in 2019, where research activities contributed to a deeper understanding of materials science and engineering.
Technical Skills and Techniques
In the role at Milliken & Company, Casey Wilson utilizes various technical skills and techniques essential for the development of plastic additives. These include the use of a single screw extruder and compression molding techniques for compounding and molding resins and additives. Wilson also employs purification techniques such as column chromatography and rotary evaporation, which are integral to the research and development process.