Introduction to Adhesive Bonding

Ingrid Olsen is a chemical engineer whose career centers on the science of adhesives and bonding technologies across industries. She completed her Ph.D. investigating polymer crosslinking kinetics and surface treatment effects on bond strength. Ingrid has published extensively on structural adhesives for composites and metal bonding in transportation applications. She consults with manufacturers on process control measures and joint durability testing protocols. Ingrid teaches short courses on adhesive selection, surface preparation, and quality assurance methods. Her current research evaluates bio-based adhesives and their performance under cyclic loading.