The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association held their annual Fall Technical Forum October 17 at the Hilton Meadowlands Hotel & Convention Center in East Rutherford, NJ. The topic of the forum was “Beyond PFAS”: Exploring New Chemistries and Alternatives for Formula Optimization.” The forum featured two industry leading representatives from specialty chemical additives companies sharing insights on:
• The integration of PFAS into paints and coatings.
• The regulatory forces driving industry transformation.
• The development of sustainable alternatives.

The Speakers:

Dr. Hyunseog Kim, Technical Service Group Manager, Shamrock Technologies
Dr. Kim joined Shamrock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of micronized performance additives, in 2001.  He has more than 30+ years of experience in polymer research from Sogang University in Seoul, Korea; Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. At ISU and RPI, he served as a visiting scholar in the position of Research Associate in the Materials Science and Engineering Department’s polymer processing laboratory.
Dr. Kim earned his bachelor, master, and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Sogang University, Seoul, Korea in 1988, 1990 and 1997, respectively.


Kelly Carluccio, Applications Chemist II, MÜNZING North America
Kelly has been with MÜNZING since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked in the inks and coatings industries as a polymer R&D chemist, analytical chemist, and regulatory specialist which provided a strong foundation in both the technical and regulatory aspects of the field. She has extensive knowledge of additives for waterborne coatings and experience in applications testing and troubleshooting, product development, and technical customer support.