What:
The University of New Haven (UNH) Tagliatela College of Engineering will host a public lecture entitled: “Recent Innovation in Adhesives,” with John Cocco, P.E., vice president at Henkel Corporation, formerly known as Loctite Corporation. Cocco is featured as part of the Fall 2009 Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program. He will discuss adhesive design and assembly as well as Henkel’s innovative approach to ensuring a steady stream of new products. Cocco notes that innovation in adhesives is growing despite challenging economic times. Newly developed adhesives are used in a vast array of applications, including the Apple iPhone, and wind turbine blades which will be used to power 10 percent of the electricity demands for Los Angeles and San Diego. This event is free and open to the public.
When:
Wed., Dec. 2, 2009, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Where:
Tagliatela College of Engineering, Room B120, UNH campus
Details:
John Cocco, P.E., is the vice president of Global Product Development for the industrial adhesive division of Henkel Corporation. He has been in research, development and engineering at Henkel for 24 years. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Northeastern University and his M.S. in engineering and M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in innovation management at RPI.
For more information call Dr. Orabi at 203-932-7144 or e-mail iorabi@newhaven.edu.
