Expert Details
Biofuels, Advanced Hydrocarbon Fuels, Refining, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Carbon Capture
ID: 729637
Tennessee, USA
catalysis and surface science. Later he managed a group applying molecular scale simulation to problems in refining. The last years of his career were
spent managing COP's advanced hydrocarbon fuel research program. In this position he worked with biofuels (including COP's renewable diesel projects),
hydrogen and advanced clean fuels from petroleum.
Since retirement Expert has maintained an active consulting practice. His clients include 1) several biofuel startups, 2) the US Department of Energy where
he has served on peer review panels and expert panels in biofuels and hydrogen, and 3) COP where he still works on hydrogen fuel issues and carbon
capture.
Worked with second generation biofuels startup. Provided fuels expertise to guide identification of target fuel molecules for engineered organisms. Worked with thermochemical conversion biofuels startups to guide EPA fuel registration and insure product marketability.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1971 | Degree: BA | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: David Lipscomb College |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Heidelberg |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Physical Chemistry | Institution: Rice University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Partner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consulting Practice |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consulting Practice |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1976 to 2008 | Employer: ConocoPhillips | Title: Research Fellow | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Agency: Department of Energy | Role: | Description: Chaired expert panel to determine current costs for hydrogen production via biomass gasification. |
| Years: 2011 to 2011 | Agency: Department of Energy | Role: Lead Reviewer | Description: Lead review team for DOE's Integrated Biomass Refinery program. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | Consultant studied in Germany and is reasonably proficient in German. |
Fields of Expertise
alternative energy, alternative fuel, biofuel, biomass fuel, gasoline, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen storage, hydrogen storage technology, liquid fuel, petroleum processing, petroleum refining catalysis, carbon capture and storage, proton exchange membrane fuel cell, biorefinery, automotive combustion, liquid hydrogen fuel, refined oil, hydrogen technology, residual oil, octane number, biomass, life cycle assessment, automotive diesel engine emission control specification, hydrogen manufacturing, petroleum hydrotreating, photoelectric cell, soybean oil, refined fuel, jet fuel, petroleum hydrodesulfurization, hydrogen, fuel cell, fluid catalytic cracking unit, diesel fuel, desulfurization, crude oil, automotive engine