About Ed Terrill

Ed Terrill has received his BS in Chemistry from Ursinus College and his PhD in Polymer Science from The University of Akron.  He retired as a Research Fellow at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL).  His professional experience includes 40 years in the rubber industry.  Prior to joining ARDL he worked for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and E I DuPont deNemours & Co.  His research interests include chemical degradation mechanisms in rubber.  His work has utilized modulus profiling, oxidation models, and ultra-sensitive oxygen consumption techniques for service life prediction.