William H. Starnes, Jr.

Gottwald Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, College of William and Mary

Consultant in Polymer Science and Chemistry

Editor-in-Chief (1998-2014), Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology 

Home: 4951 Burnley Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188-8806, USA

Phone: (757) 903-6380 (M)

Email: whstarnes@cox.net, whstar@wm.edu

Physical organic chemist and polymer scientist with broad expertise in the degradation, stabilization, microstructure, polymerization mechanisms, fire retardance, and smoke suppression of technologically important synthetic polymers, especially poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). Also, extensive experience in air oxidation, antioxidants, free-radical chemistry, organic reaction mechanisms, and organic synthesis. Teacher of introductory and advanced courses in polymer science and organic chemistry.

Inventor of the “ester thiol” stabilization technology for PVC, which eliminates the need for stabilizers containing toxic metals and has been licensed for commercialization in the US and overseas.

Please click here to view a complete curriculum vitae listing all publications, patents, and presentations. 

Please click here to view an extended biographical narrative published in 2009.