Dr. Jeffrey Bahr is a senior expert in the testing of polymer materials (principally elastomers and thermoplastics) for a variety of industries, including conventional oil & gas and energy transition applications.
Jeff brings over two decades of expertise in the realm of material science, with a specialized focus on the chemistry and properties of materials. His extensive knowledge spans a wide spectrum, encompassing polymers and the intricate world of composites, particularly those involving polymers with innovative fillers and chemistry. He is currently based at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Houston-Cypress, a polymer testing focused laboratory.
Following his postgraduate studies, Dr. Bahr dedicated roughly a decade to novel materials and process technology related to scale-up as well as applications in the polymer space. In 2010, he co-founded Argen Labs LLC, driven by the core principle of delivering technical expertise and scientific rigor to a range of customers in aerospace, energy, and general industrial applications of polymers. Argen Labs was acquired by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in 2021.
Jeff has served on various ISO, API, and ASTM committees and technical working groups seeking to develop or modernize materials related test methods and standards in the energy industry.
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