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Expert in Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert's experience and expertise are in the broad fields of microbiology and applied microbiology. He has done and supervised research in major corporations in the field, has published widely, obtained patents, and co-edited many journals and books, including the "Handbook of Microbiology," "Encyclopedia of Microbiology," "Advances in Applied Microbiology," and the "Journal of Industrial Microbiology."
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Expert has done research and consulted actively in the
area of biodegradation and bioremediation, i.e. the use of
microorganisms to degrade and eliminate oil, its components, and other toxic, hazardous, or undesirable wastes and pollutants. He consulted with Exxon on the Alaskan oil spill and related areas, carries out research at Drew University, and has been appointed Visiting Scholar at Rutgers, where he organizes workshops, symposia, and short courses in bioremediation and related areas.
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Expert has done research and consulted in many areas related to fermentation, including biotransformations (such as steroids or hydrocarbons), fermentative biosynthesis (antibiotics), biopolymers (such as xanthan gum), amino acids (such as L-tryptophan), and recombinant DNA fermentations.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: New York, New York;
Yonkers, New York;
Newark, New Jersey;
Jersey City, New Jersey;
Paterson, New Jersey;
Elizabeth, New Jersey;
Bridgeport, Connecticut;
New Haven, Connecticut;
Stamford, Connecticut;
and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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1956
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Ph.D.
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Microbiology
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University of Texas
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1952
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M.A.
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Microbiology
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University of Texas
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1950
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B.S.
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Biology
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City College of New York
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1989 to
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Independent Consultant
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Expert consults in the areas of biotechnology and microbiology.
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1987 to 1989
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Ethigen Corporation
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Matrix Research Labs
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President of Matrix Research Labs; Vice President of Research and Development
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He was President of the operating arm of the parent company, Ethigen Corporation, and was responsible for all aspects, including R&D, production, QC, clinical trials, and regulatory affairs.
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1986 to 1987
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Ethigen Corporation
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Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
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He was mainly responsible for the operations of the operating arm, Matrix Research Labs.
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1985 to 1986
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New Jersey Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine
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Acting Associate Director
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He was the first paid member, and was responsible for all start-up aspects, including working with the faculties of the University and the Medical School, the Board of Directors, the State Commision of Science and Technology, and the architects.
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1969 to 1984
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Exxon Research and Engineering Company
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Senior Research Associate; Head of Bioscience Research
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He was head of Biosciences Research, responsible for all biology-related research.
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1955 to 1969
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Squibb Institute for Medical Research
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Microbiology
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Associate Director
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He headed the basic research in microbiology.
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Associations/Societies
Expert holds or has held offices in the following professional societies: the American Society for Microbiology, the Society for Industrial Microbiology, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Theobald Smith Society, and the American Academy of Microbiology. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Society for General Microbiology, the Society for Applied Microbiology, and the American Society for the Advancement of Science. He is a Full Member of Sigma XI.
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Professional Appointments
He is a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University, and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert is a Fellow of the Charles A. Dana Research Institute, the Society for Industrial Microbiology, the American Academy of Microbiology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the New York Academy of Sciences. He has been awarded the Waksman Award, The Charles Porter Award, the Charles Thom Award, and several others. He was named Microbiologist of the year 2000 in New Jersey.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has 55 publications, 35 U.S. patents, and had been editor or co-editor of about 50 volumes.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- CRC Press
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- Marcel Dekker
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- Berlin: Springer-Verlag
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- Academic Press
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- Journal of Applied Biochemistry
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Recent Client Requests:
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Xanthan gum expert for consulting on Xanthan gum precipitation.
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Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert has served as an expert witness in numerous cases involving microbiology or biotechnology, including a number of depositions.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Antibiotics expert for consulting on Rapamycin and antibiotics issues.
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litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
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Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
He has developed many short courses/ workshops/seminars, mostly in the area of bioremediation and biotechnology.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of: microbiological supplies and equipment; biotechnology supplies and equipment; and, fermentation supplies and equipment.
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Other Skills and Services
He has served as Organizer/Chair/Convenor of more than 50 professional meeting symposia, seminars, colloquia, sessions, and so on.
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