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Directed the evaluation and selection of technology recommended for aluminum smelter expansions and new green site facilities. Directed equipment and technology retrofit in an operating plant to increase metal production by 10%. Directed the replacement of an existing plant-wide process control system with advanced distributed control hardware and control software. Developed process models to optimize the design and minimize the cost for the retrofit of plant environmental and production facilities.

Traveled extensively to produce technology validation studies, capital project proposals and capital minimization plant design studies for domestic and international manufacturing projects.

Managed and planned aluminum and metal casting technology development programs which enabled reductions in energy consumption, waste material generation and production costs for the U.S. aluminum industry. Facilitated the development of an Aluminum Vision and Technology road map to guide government/industry collaborative programs to ensure a viable aluminum industry in the 21st century. Established an extensive professional network in the aluminum, metal casting and aerospace industries, national laboratories, universities and federal agencies.

Manager for the Martin Marietta Aluminum R&D department (10 to 30 cross-discipline members). Developed a new cathode material for use in aluminum smelters to reduce costs and increase profitability. Negotiated a multi-million dollar contract with U.S. Department of Energy to create a major demonstration project. The novel cell development provided the aluminum industry with savings of 20-30% in energy costs with adoption of the cell. Technology was sold to an Australian company for $16 million. Built a drained cell research and development program in Australia, and directed research activities and plant demonstration programs. Resulted in the Australian Corporation's 1993 book value for the technology, including in-house plant use and licensing fees, at $2-3 billion per year.

PhD in analytical and electrochemical chemistry with emphasis on aqueous and high temperature systems. Taught and developed University level analytical and physical chemistry labatory for 4 years. Developed new methodologies and chemical instrumentation to automate printed circuit plating processes. Built a prototype system to demonstrate and transition the new flexible printed circuit plating process to plant production. Reduced costs from product loss, bath waste treatment and proprietary bath chemicals from 50-80%

Established fundamental database for Aluminum Chloride technology used by Alcoa at Palestine, Texas.