Robert Lochhead, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Polymers and High Performance Materials

Accelerating Innovation for formulated products that depend upon fundamentals of polymer science and surface/colloid science. The work is supported by NSF and a number of well known global companies.

PATENTS
Weber, Dirk; Steven Foster; Robert Lochhead; Frank Derks, Adarsh Maini; ‘Shampoo Preparations’ EP 201120832 (A), June 19, 2008

Weber, Dirk; Steven Foster; Robert Lochhead; Frank Derks, Adarsh Maini; ‘Shampoo Preparations’ EP 2010013383 (A), June 19, 2008

“In Vivo Polymerizable Ophthalmic Compositions”, Charles, Steven T.,, Hammer, Mark E., Lang, John C., Lochhead, Robert Y., Mathias, Lon J., European Patent 973,514 B1, March 5, 2003, assigned to Alcon Labs and the University of Southern Mississippi

Hammer; Mark E.; Charles; Steven T.; Lang; John C.; Lochhead; Robert Y.; Mathias; Lon J.; United States Patent 6,180,687; January 30, 2001; assigned to Alcon Labs and the University of Southern Mississippi.

Hammer, M. E.; S. T. Charles; J. C. Lang; R. Y. Lochhead; L. J. Mathias; “Articles coated with in vivo polymerizable ophthalmic compositions,” U. S. Patent No. 6, 124,037, September 26, 2000; assigned to Alcon Labs and the University of Southern Mississippi.

“Polymerizable Mesophases Based on Substituted Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids,” R. Y. Lochhead; L. J. Mathias; U.S. Patent 6,046,292; April 4, 2000; assigned to The University of Southern Mississippi;

“Single-Phase Soap Compositions,” E. T. Lance-Gomez; M. M. Gipp; R. Y. Lochhead; C. E. Seaman, Jr.; U.S. Patent 6,007,769; December 28, 1999; assigned to S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. and The University of Southern Mississippi.

“Surfactants Formed From Menhaden Fish,” R. Y. Lochhead; R. Bateman; M. Tisack; Mikhail Gololobov; U.S. Patent 5,985,840; November 16,1999; assigned to The University of Southern Mississippi;

“Polymerizable Mesophases Based on Substituted Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids,” R. Y. Lochhead; L. J. Mathias; U.S. Patent 5,905,127; May 18, 1999; assigned to The University of Southern Mississippi;

“In Vivo Polymerizable Opthalmic Compositions,” S. T. Charles; M. E. Hammer; J. C. Lang; R. Y. Lochhead; L. J. Mathias; U.S. Patent 5,858,345; January 12, 1999; European Patent 973514A1, World Patent WO9844915A1, assigned to Alcon Laboratories and The University of Southern Mississippi.

“Single-Phase Soap Compositions,” E. T. Lance-Gomez; M. M. Gipp; R. Y. Lochhead; C. E. Seaman, Jr.; U.S. Patent 5,820,695; October 13, 1998; European Patent EP0785985A1, World Patent WO9607724A1: assigned to S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. and The University of Southern Mississippi.

“Emulsions Comprising a High Molecular Weight Anionic Emulsifying Agent,“ J. Y. Castaneda and R. Y. Lochhead; European Patent 482417 A1; April 29, 1992; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Bioadhesive Carboxylic Polymers,” C. C. Hsu, R. Y. Lochhead, W. F. Masler and E. J. Sehm; European Patent 459373 A2; December 4, 1991; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Oxidation-Resistant Polymeric Thickeners,” C. C. Hsu, R. F. Koebel, R. Y. Lochhead, M. K. Nagarajan, C. E. Sauer, and W. F. Masler; European Patent 435066 A2; July 3, 1991; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Stable and Quick-Breaking Topical Skin Compositions from Oil-in-Water Emulsions Containing Acrylic Polymers,” R. Y. Lochhead, J. Y. Castaneda and W. J. Hemker; European Patent 268164 A2, May 25, 1988; U.S. Patent 5,004,598, April 2, 1991; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Suspension Composition for Aqueous Surfactant Systems,” R. Y. Lochhead and D. S. S. Warfield; U.S. Patent 4,686,254; August 11, 1987; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Stable Carboxylic Acid Polymers in Mineral Spirits,” R. Y. Lochhead, T. R. George, W. L. Banks; United States Patent 4,668,731; May 26, 1987, European Patent EP 214460 A1; March 18, 1987; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Improved process for polymerizing unsaturated acids in mineral spirits” R. Y. Lochhead and J. C. Garcia, European Patent EP0107062B1, October 22, 1986, assigned to the BF Goodrich Company,

“Stable Mineral Spirit Dispersions of Carboxyl-Containing Polymers,” T. R. George and R. Y. Lochhead, U.S. Patent 4,536,628; August 20, 1985; assigned to BF Goodrich.

“Polymerizing Unsaturated Acids in Mineral Spirits,” R. Y. Lochhead and J. C. Garcia; U.S. Patent 4,420,596; December 13, 1983; assigned to BF Goodrich.

BOOKS, EDITED

Sarah Morgan and Robert Y. Lochhead, “ Polymeric Delivery of Therapeutics”, ACS Symposium Series, American Chemical Society, 2010.

Sarah Morgan, Kathleen Havelka, , Robert Y. Lochhead, “Cosmetic Nanotechnology”, ACS Symposium Series 961, American Chemical Society, 2007.

JOURNAL ARTICLES/BOOK CHAPTERS


Lochhead, R.Y., Padman, V,; LaBeaud, L,; Polymeric Delivery Systems for a Sustainable Planet and Contented Consumers, Household and Personal Products Industry, April 2012.

Lochhead, R.Y., Stimuli-responsive polymer systems: a review of thermo-associative thickening, Ch. 30 of ‘Polymers: the pathway to versatile technology’ ( O’ Lenick editor), Allured Press, 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y and Huisinga, L ., Advances in polymers for hair conditioning shampoos, Ch. 13 of ‘Polymers: the pathway to versatile technology’ ( O’ Lenick editor), Allured Press, 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y., Advances in polymers for hair coloring, Ch. 10 of ‘Polymers: the pathway to versatile technology’ ( O’ Lenick editor), Allured Press, 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y., Advances in polymers for hair styling, Ch. 9 of ‘Polymers: the pathway to versatile technology’ ( O’ Lenick editor), Allured Press, 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y., Deposition from conditioning shampoo: optimizing coacervate formation , Ch. 8 of ‘Polymers: the pathway to versatile technology’ ( O’ Lenick editor), Allured Press, 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y., Recent Advances in Biopolymers and Biomedical materials, Ch. 2 of ‘Polymers: the pathway to versatile technology’ ( O’ Lenick editor), Allured Press, 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y., Byrd W,; LaBeaud, L.; Page, K,; ‘Recent Patent Applications for Hair Care Polymers’, Household and Personal Products Industry, November 2011, p89.

Lochhead, R.Y., ‘Recent IP Advances in Polymers for the Treatment of Skin’, Household and Personal Products Industry, April 2011.

Lochhead, R.Y., ‘Recent Patent Applications for the Use of Polymers for Hair Care’, Household and Personal Products Industry, November 2010.

Lochhead, R.Y., “IP Trends in Polymers for Skin Care;”, Household and Personal Products Industry, April 2010, 46.

Lochhead, R.Y.; IP Trends in Hair Care Polymers, Household and Personal Products Industry, November 2009, p74.

Lochhead, R. Y.; Anderson, L.; “Intellectual Property Trends in Color Cosmetics”, Household and Personal Products Industry, August 2009, p 83.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Trends in Polymers for Skin Care; More on recent patent activities”, Household and Personal Products Industry, April 2009, 46.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Trends in Polymers for Skin Care, Household and Personal Products Industry, May 2009, 85.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Hair Care Polymer Trends”, Household and Personal Products Industry, November 2008, 87.

Robert Y. Lochhead, Stephen F. Foster, Ashley L. Cox, Margaret B. Lochhead, Vipul Padman, and Emily A. Hoff, “Recent Advances in Biopolymers and Biomedical Materials”, Cosmetics and Toiletries, June 2008, 123, 69.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Skin Care Polymer Trends”, Household and Personal Products Industry, April 2008, 87.

Robert Y. Lochhead and Vipul Padman, “Now That’s Smart”, Household and Personal Products Industry, December 2007.

Robert Y. Lochhead and Ashley Cox, “Innovations in Hair Care”, Household and Personal Products Industry, November 2007.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Computer-Aided Formulation”, Cosmetics &Toiletries, November 2007, Issue 11, 122, 67

Robert Y. Lochhead and Lisa Huisinga, ‘Revolutionary Trends in the Advancement and Integration of Cosmetic Science: Combinatorial Formulation”, IFSCC Magazine, July/September, 2007, Issue 3, 10, 191.

Laura Silva, Robert Lochhead, Lee Tonkovich, Dongming Qiu, “Superior emulsions in microchannel architecture”, The Chemical Engineer, March 2007, Issue 789, p38.

Robert Y. Lochhead and Virginia Smith, “The Latest Developments in Skin Care Polymers”: HAPPI, April 2007, p73.

Lisa Huisinga and Robert Y. Lochhead, “Investigation of the Structure of Polyelectrolyte –Based Complex Coacervates and the Effects of Electrolyte Order of Addition,” Chapter 5, pp 97-124 in “Cosmetic Nanotechnology”, ACS Symposium Series 961, American Chemical Society, 2007.

Laura Silva, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Robert Lochhead, Dongming Qiu, Paul Neagle, Steve Perry, and Jan Lerou , “Advanced Emulsions: Enabling Advanced Emulsions with Microchannel Architecture, Ch 4, pp83-96 in “Cosmetic Nanotechnology”, ACS Symposium Series 961, American Chemical Society, 2007.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “The Role of Polymers in Cosmetics: Recent Trends”, Chapter 1, pp3-58 , in “Cosmetic Nanotechnology”, ACS Symposium Series 961, American Chemical Society, 2007.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Recent Trends in Hair Care Polymers” HAPPI , 43( 11), (2006), 83

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Stimuli- Responsive Polymer Systems: A Review of Thermo-associative Thickening:” Cosmetics and Toiletries , 121 (10), (2006), 73.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Emerging Technologies for Cosmetics and Personal Care Wipes:” Cosmetics and Toiletries , 121 (9), (2006), 47.

Robert Y. Lochhead, “Recent Trends in Polymers for Skin Care” HAPPI , 43(4), (2006)

Robert Y. Lochhead, Cheri L. Mc Connell-Boykin, Camille T. Haynes, Stephen R. Jones and Virginia Smith, “The High Throughput Investigation of Polyphenolic Couples in Biodegradable Packaging Materials.” J. Applied Surface Science. 252(7), (2006),2535

Robert Y. Lochhead*, Lisa R. Huisinga, Christina Edwards and Anthony Hill, A Combinatorial Investigation of the Effects of Order of Addition in the Interaction of Polyelectrolytes with Surfactants. Proceedings of the Materials Research Society. (2006)

Silva L.; , Tonkovich , A.L. ; Lochhead, R.; Qiu, D.; Pagnatto , K.; Neagle , P.; Perry, S. ; “Enabling Advanced Emulsions in Microchannel Architecture”, Cosmetics & Toiletries, 120(9), , (2005).

Lochhead, R.Y.; Huisinga, L.R.;” Some recent trends in personal care polymers”; HAPPI, Vol. 42 (4), p, 2005.

Lochhead, R.Y.; Huisinga, L.R.; “Advances in polymers for hair styling”. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 120(5), p 69, (2005).

Lochhead, R.Y , “Polymers in Hair Color Products,” Cosmetics & Toiletries, 120(7), (2005).

Lochhead, R.Y.; Huisinga, L.R.; “Advances in polymers for hair conditioning shampoos”. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 120(5), p 59, (2005).

Corcorran, S; Lochhead, R.Y.; McKay,T.; “Particle –stabilized emulsions: A brief overview” Cosmetics and Toiletries, Vol. 119(8), p 47, 2004).

Lochhead, R.Y.; Jones, S. ;”Polymers in Cosmetics: Recent advances”; HAPPI, Vol. 41 (7), 2004.

Johnson, K. M; Poe, G D’; Lochhead, R.Y.; McCormick, C.L.; “The Synthesis of Hydrophobically. Modified Water-soluble Polyzwitterionic Copolymer and Responsiveness to Surfactants in Aqueous Solution”, J. Macromol. Sci., Pure and Appl. Chem.,p 587, Vol. A 41 (6), 2004

Friberg, S. E; Lochhead, R.Y.; Blute, I.; Waernheim, T: “Hydrotropes –Performance Chemicals”; J. Dispersion Sci. Tech.; p 243, Vol 25 (3).; 2004

Lochhead, R.Y.; Huisinga, L.R.; “A brief review of polymer surfactant interaction”, Cosmetics and Toiletries, p37, Vol. 119(2), 2004.

Huisinga, L.R.; Lochhead, R.Y.; Welch, C; Maggio, S; McKay, T;“The development of combinatorial methods for formulation of polymer surfactant systems”, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, p 805, Vol. 90, 2004.

Johnson, K.; Fevola, M.; Lochhead, R.Y.; McCormick, C.L.; “Hydrophobically-Modified Acrylamide-Based Polybetaines: II. Interaction with Surfactants in Aqueous Solution”, J. Applied Polymer Science, p 658, Vol. 92(1), 2004

R. Y. Lochhead C.L. McConnell-Boykin, ‘An Investigative Study of Polymer Adsorption to Smectite Clay: Polyelectrolytes and Sodium Montmorillonite”, in “Polymer Nanocomposites” (Editors R. Krishnamoorti and R. Vaia) American Chemical Society, 2002.

R.Y. Lochhead; C.F. Welch; “Effect of Hydrophobically-Modified Hydroxyethylcellulose on the Phase Morphology of a Model Surfactant Mesophases System in the Liquid Crystal Regime, Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, Vol 85, p 67; American Chemical Society, 2001.

R.Y. Lochhead; C.L. McConnell- Boykin; C. Haynes; “Interaction of Hydrophilic Polymers with Smectite Clays, Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, Vol 85, p 419; American Chemical Society, 2001

R. Y. Lochhead; Shampoos, , “The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics” Mitchell Schlossman Editor, Chapter 12 of Volume II , Allured Press, 2000.

Yamato, N.; D. Kaneko; R. Y. Lochhead; “The Investigation of Sodium L-Acyl-N-Glutamate/Cationic Cellulose Interaction,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Colloid and Surface Science, Tokyo, Japan, November 5-8, 2000

Manuszak-Guerrini, M.; R. Y. Lochhead; W. H. Daly; “Interactions of aminoalkylcarbamoyl cellulose derivatives and sodium dodecyl sulfate. 2. Foam stabilization,” Elsevier Science,Colloids and Surfaces, (1998).

Rulison, C. J.; R. Y. Lochhead; “Kinetic Study of the Adsorption of Nonionic and Anionic Surfactants and Hydrophobically Modified Water-Soluble Polymers to Oil-Water Interfaces,” in Surfactant Adsorption and Surface Solubilization, Ed. Ravi Sharma, ACS Symposium Series 615, pp. 280-315, (1995).

Lochhead, R. Y.; Rulison, C.J.; "An Investigation of the Mechanism by which Hydrophobically-Modified Hydrophilic Polymers Act as Primary Emulsifiers," Colloids and Surfaces, A88, 27, (1994).

Lochhead, R. Y.; Y. Chang; C. L. McCormick; "The Effect of Surfactant Addition on the Solution Properties of Amphilic Copolymers of Acrylamide and Dimenthydodecyl(2-acrylamidoethyl)ammonium Bromide," Macromolecules, 27, (1994).

Lochhead, R. Y.; "Emulsions," Cosmetics and Toiletries, 109, (5), 93, 1994.

Lochhead, R. Y.; "The Rheology of Hair Care Products," Chapter 8 in Rheological Properties of Cosmetics and Toiletries, D. Laba, Editor, Marcel Dekker, (1994).

Lochhead, R. Y.; R. Dodwell; W. Hemker; “Pemulen® Polymeric Emulsifiers: What They Are, How They Work,” Cosmetics and Toiletries Manufacture Worldwide, p. 77, (1993).

Lochhead, R. Y.; Proceedings of the 20th Waterborne, High Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium, New Orleans, LA; p. 153, (February 1993).

Lochhead, R. Y.; C. J. Rulison; H. S. Bui; T. D. Pierce; "Investigation of the Mechanism of Emulsification by Hydrophobically-Modified Hydrogels," Polymer Preprints of the American Chemical Society; 34 (1), 863, (1993).

Lochhead, R. Y.; C.J. Rulison; "Investigation of the Mechanism and Associative Thickening by Hydrophobically-Modified Hydroxyethylcellulose and Hydrophobically-Modified Poly(acrylic acid)," Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, 69, (1993).

Lochhead, R. Y.; W. R. Fron; "The Encyclopedia of Polymers and Thickeners for Cosmetics," Cosmetics and Toiletries, 108, (5), 95, (1993).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “Water Soluble Polymers: Solution Adsorption and Interaction Characteristics,” Cosmetics and Toiletries, 107(9), 131, (1992).

Lochhead, R. Y.; "Conditioning Shampoos," Soaps, Cosmet., Chem. Spec., 68(10), 42 (1992).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “The Role of Surface Active Agents in Formulating Water-Borne Coatings,” Plenary Lecture, Proceedings of the 19th Water-Borne, Higher-Solids, & Powder Coatings Symposium, New Orleans, LA, p. 1, (February 1992).

Lochhead, R. Y.; A. C. Eachus, K. D. Bremecker; “Alternative Neutralizing Amines for Carbomers,”Proceedings of the InCosmetics Conference, Frankfurt, Germany, p. 302, (March 1992).

Lochhead, R. Y.; A. C. Eachus and K. D. Bremecker, “The Evaluation of Alternative Neutralizing Bases for Carbomers,”Siefen Ohlen Fettewasche, Kosmetikjahrbuch, Germany, p. 69, (March 1992).

Lochhead, R. Y.; J. R. Wright; L. J. Mathias; “A Direct Real-Time Visual Study of the Morphological Changes in Hair Which Accompany Cosmetic Treatment,” (1991).

Lochhead, R. Y.;“The Effects of Mesomorphic Phase Structure on the Efficacy of Skin Moisturizing Lotions,” J. Soc. Cosmetic Chemists, (1991).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “The Rheology of Hair Care Products,”Chapter 8 in Rheological Properties of Cosmetics and Toiletries, D. Laba, Editor, Marcel Dekker, (1991).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “Electrosteric Stabilization of Oil-in-Water Emulsions by Hydrophobically Modified Poly(acrylic acid) Thickeners,” chapter in Polymers as Rheology Modifiers, ACS Symposium Series #462; D. N. Schulz and J. E. Glass, Editors; American Chemical Society, p. 101, Washington, DC, (1991).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “Hair Gels,”Household Pers. Prod. Ind., 27(4), 58, (1990).

Lochhead, R. Y.; J. A. Davidson; G. M. Thomas; “Poly(acrylic acid) Thickeners: The Importance of Gel Microrheology and Evaluation of Hydrophobically Modified Derivatives as Emulsifiers,” Polymers in Aqueous Media: Performance Through Association, Advances in Chemistry Series #223, p. 113, J. E. Glass, Editor, American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, (1989).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “The History of Polymers in Hair Care (1940-Present),” Cosmetics and Toiletries, 103(12), 25, (1988).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “Encyclopedia of Polymers and Thickeners for Cosmetics,” Cosmetics and Toiletries, 103, 99, (1988).

Lochhead, R. Y.; W. J. Hemker; J. Y. Castaneda; “Hydrophobically Modified Carbopol Polymers. A New Method for the Rapid Preparation of Storage-Stable Cosmetic Lotions Which Break Upon Skin Contact,” Parfuem. Kosmet., 69(4), 218 (1988).

Lochhead, R. Y.;“Probing the Microstructure of Polyelectrolyte Gels, Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., 57, 272, (1987).

Lochhead, R. Y.; W. J. Hemker; J. Y. Castaneda; “Hydrophobically Modified Carbopol Polymers. A New Method for the Rapid Preparation of Storage-Stable Cosmetic Lotions Which Break Upon Skin Contact,” Seifen, Oele, Fette, Wachse, 113(5), 149, (1987).

Lochhead, R. Y.; W. J. Hemker; J. Y. Castaneda; “Hydrophobically Modified ‘Carbopol’ Resins,” Soap, Cosmet., Chem. Spec., 63(5), 28, (1987).

Lochhead, R. Y.; W. J. Hemker; J. Y. Castaneda; “Hair Care Gels,”Cosmetics and Toiletries, 102(10), 89, (1987).

Lochhead, R. Y.; W. J. Hemker; J. Y. Castaneda; D. Garlen; “Novel Cosmetic Emulsions,” Cosmetics and Toiletries, 101(11), 125 (1986).

Lochhead, R. Y.; D. S. Warfield; C. R. Gasiewski; "Phase Diagrams as a Formulation Guide in Aqueous Polymer/Surfactant Systems," Polymer Science and Engineering, 25(17), 1110, (1985).

Lochhead, R. Y.; “Carbomers as Thickeners and Suspending Agents in Shampoos,” Soap, Cosmet., Chem. Spec., 61(4), 46, (1985).

Lochhead, R. Y.; A. M. North; “Dielectric Relaxation in Solutions of Two Poly(alkyl isocyanates)s,” J. Chem. Soc., Faraday Trans. 2, 68(7), 1089, (1972).

Lochhead, R. Y.; S. B. Dev; A. M. North; "Dielectric and Viscoelastic Relaxation in Dilute Solutions of Some Non-Gaussian Chains," Discuss. Faraday Soc., 49, 244, (1970).