Tideway Arts and Sciences LLC

Andrew J. Guenthner

Managing Director

Over 25 years of experience in government and industry – world-class expertise in polymer materials for applications in aerospace and defense, including structural composites, energy storage, electro-optics, and surfaces for extreme environments.

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Example Projects:

  • Technology strategy development
  • Technical management evaluations
  • Grant proposal development and review
  • Technology readiness assessments
  • R&D transitions to defense acquisition
  • Materials informatics system development
  • Physics-based simulation and modeling
  • Machine learning approaches for polymer science

Key Accomplishments:

  • Secured over $30M in Federal R&D grant funding for more than 20 innovative research projects in areas including:
    • Polymer-matrix composite resins
    • Polymer optical materials
    • Polymer materials for space environments
    • Formulations for solid rocket motor propellants
    • Informatics and computational discovery systems for polymer materials
  • Assisted 7 small businesses / start-ups with commercialization of polymer technology, from early phase commercial research grants including NSF and DoD SBIR’s through demonstration and transition to fielded systems use
  • Provided technical support for multiple successful venture capital funding events
  • Published 60 peer-reviewed journal articles, along with 68 peer-reviewed book chapters and conference papers
  • Inventor on 23 issued patents, several of which have been licensed for commercial use
  • Received 15 awards for scientific and technical excellence, including:
    • Department of Defense Laboratory Scientist of the Quarter – 2016
    • AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate Science and Technology Manager of the Year Award – 2016 
    • The University of Akron Distinguished Alumni Award – 2008
  • Created and led community service projects for non-profits and professional organizations including Oakland Art Murmur, OpenOakland (a Code for America chapter), and the American Chemical Society

FAQs

What is your process for creating and executing commercial projects?

Projects with commercial organizations are typically handled via consultant agreements, with billing on an hourly and expense reimbursement basis. After an initial discussion to establish whether a project represents a good fit given the scope of work, schedule, and availability requirements, a project plan will typically be created once a nondisclosure agreement is in place.

Do you work with government agencies?

For United States federal, state, or local government organizations, yes. Tideway will enter into a Limited Purpose Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, if needed, to create a project plan. Tideway is registered in SAM and can accept contract or subcontract awards.

For government organizations outside the United States, no.

Are you a licensed professional engineer?

No, Tideway offers business consulting services for firms engaged in engineering work, but does not offer professional engineering services.

Do you offer any services to the local community?

Tideway is open to sponsorship of local events in Alameda, CA that promote artistic or scientific endeavors that are made available to the general public.