Expert Details
Chemistry
ID: 735044
Pennsylvania, USA
Expert obtained his M.Sc in technology of petrochemicals. He worked for a few years in a Houston-based company, which he co-founded, involved in sensitive measurements in the petroleum industry. He developed a technology to transform used tires into (crude-like) fuel and another one to measure multi-phase flows (of crude oil).
Recently, Expert developed a novel technology allowing for manufacturing nano/microcapsules with several chemical moieties on the external surface -- via interfacial polymerization for capsules' external surface control. Main applications of the technology: (i) ensuring safe transport of encapsulated drugs, and (ii) in the ultra-sensitive detection and removal of pathogens.
Expert conducted his doctoral work in the total synthesis of enantiomerically pure monosaccharides from furans (Achmatowicz reaction). He was was a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of a Nobel laureate Sir. Derek Barton (Imperial College, London). He published papers on synthesis of pheromones (disparlure) from monosaccharides, modification of sugars, modification of polymers, and related areas.
When working at Value Recovery, Expert developed a method to transform various wastes from chemical plants into saleable products. It takes advantage of PTC. The method is patented and has been described in several papers.
When working at Value Recovery, Expert developed a method to transform methyl bromide, one of the most effective ozone depleters, into benign salt. The method has been commercialized in several states.
Expert has authored or co-authored almost four dozen academic publications. He holds close to 20 patents, with several pending applications and a few patents in a pipeline. Four years ago, he published a seminal paper offering a novel strategy of connecting and disconnecting molecules. He is a reviewer for several journals.
A client wanted to develop chemistry to his wonderful idea of manufacturing gelatine-based disposable tooth-brushes, which are equipped with hundreds of whistles. The product was expected to be chewed and to disintegrate in mouth in about 60 seconds. Expert delivered. The technology is patented and in the process of commercializing.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1978 | Degree: Post-doctoral Fellowship | Subject: Organic Synthesis | Institution: Imperial College, London |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Organic Synthesis | Institution: Polish Academy of Sciences |
| Year: 1970 | Degree: M.Sc. | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Warsaw University of Technology |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2016 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert is responsible for the development of novel encapsulation technology. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert undertakes consulting at this chemical solutions company. He has earned several awards from Innocentive and from Nine Sigma. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Adjunct Professor | Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Responsibilities:Expert has taught and conducted research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at this U.S. university from 2010 to present. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2012 | Employer: Cheminnolab, LLC. | Title: Co-founder; Principal | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert co-founded this partnership developing green technologies. He served as one of four principals as well. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2009 | Employer: Value Recovery, Inc. | Title: CTO | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was Chief Technology Officer of this small company developing environmental technologies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2002 | Employer: PetrAmec, Inc. | Title: Co-founder; President; Principal Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was Co-founder, President, and Principal Scientist of this small company devoted to microencapsulation processes for the petroleum and food industries. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1999 | Employer: PetroTraces, Inc. | Title: Co-founder; R&D Manager; Principal Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was Co-founder, R&D Manager, and Principal Scientist at this company developing ultra-sensitive measurements in the petroleum industry. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1997 | Employer: AttoChrom/BioTraces, Inc. | Title: Senior Research Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:This small biotech firm used ultra-sensitive detection (MPD) to bioassays. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1992 | Employer: Cornell University | Title: Senior Research Associate | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for the development of new applications of novel Exxon polymers. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1988 | Employer: LeHigh University | Title: Visiting Professor | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Expert conducted the synthesis of new calixarenes and their application to the separation of gases. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1978 to 1987 | Employer: Warsaw Agricultural University | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert taught organic chemistry (class and lab) and the total syntheses of pheromones. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1974 to 1976 | Employer: Institute of Education | Title: Adjunct Researcher | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert applied models in teaching stereochemistry. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1976 to 1978 | Country / Region: Gt. Britain | Summary: Post-doc at Imperial College |
| Years: 1976 to 1978 | Country / Region: Poland | Summary: Prof. teaching org. chemistry; Warsaw Agricultural Univ. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Chemical Society, Polish Chemical Society, Chemical Consultants Network |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Chair, Chemical Consultants Network (2014-16) Expert has organized and chaired a few ACS and Pacifichem symposia. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert has earned several awards from Innocentive and Nine Sigma. He has obtained many grants, awards and synergistic activities as well. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has co-authored almost 20 patents (one of them has almost 180 citations) and 46 publications. He has also co-edited 3 books. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Proficient |
| Polish | Mother tongue |
| Russian | Reasonably fluent |
| French | Reasonably fluent |