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Expert in Biofuels, Advanced Hydrocarbon Fuels, Refining, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Carbon Capture
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has over 30 years of experience with ConocoPhillips (COP)--all in downstream research and development. He began his career in fundamental
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.
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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: Nashville, Tennessee;
Clarksville, Tennessee;
Murfreesboro, Tennessee;
and Huntsville, Alabama.
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Degree |
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Institution |
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Honors |
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1971
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BA
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Chemistry
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David Lipscomb College
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Magna Cum Laude
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1972
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Chemistry
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University of Heidelberg
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German Academic Exchange Fellow
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1977
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PhD
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Physical Chemistry
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Rice University
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2009 to
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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Senior Partner
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Consulting Practice
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2008 to
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(Undisclosed)
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President
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Consulting Practice
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1976 to 2008
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ConocoPhillips
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Research and Development
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Research Fellow
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Associations/Societies
American Chemical Society
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2010 to 2011
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Department of Energy
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Chaired expert panel to determine current costs for hydrogen production via biomass gasification.
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2011 to 2011
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Department of Energy
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Lead Reviewer
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Lead review team for DOE's Integrated Biomass Refinery program.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Worked with second generation biofuels startup. Provided fuels expertise to guide identification of target fuel molecules for engineered organisms.
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Worked with thermochemical conversion biofuels startups to guide EPA fuel registration and insure product marketability.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on Patent dispute.
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Description |
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German
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Consultant studied in Germany and is reasonably proficient in German.
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Training/Seminars
Internal Training--technical and management--for ConocoPhillips
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