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Expert in Microbiology and Biotechnology
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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microbiology expert
applied microbiology expert |
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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biodegradation expert
microbial degradation expert
bioremediation expert |
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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fermentation expert
industrial fermentation expert |
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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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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(Undisclosed)
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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
He has 55 publications, 35 U.S. patents, and had been editor or co-editor of about 50 volumes.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as a Microbiology Consultant and Biotechnology Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
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Expert has served as an expert witness in numerous cases involving microbiology or biotechnology, including a number of depositions.
Intota experts can serve as expert witnesses or litigation consultants offering expert testimony, expert advice, litigation support,
forensic services, and related expert witness services. Expert can serve as an expert witness or litigation consultant in intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright),
product liability, and insurance matters. Expert may provide forensic expert witness testimony, litigation consulting services, forensic investigation,
and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as a Microbiology Expert Witness and Biotechnology Expert Witness.
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ask the experts services particulars by submitting an expert request.
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Expert serves as a resource to
Intota Market Research Services
for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
Microbiology and Biotechnology.
Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for
custom business to business (b2b) and industrial market research. Intota uses analyst and
consultant resources from Guideline whose Research Directors manage the research and analysis of the qualitative
and quantitative data as well as report writing for the custom studies. The methods and tools
used by Intota market research combine the insights of technical experts and industry insiders with secondary
research to provide the custom b2b and industrial market research you need.
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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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