Ph.D. in chemical engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1973 Dissertation: "An Investigation of Anomalous Osmosis and Thermoosmosis"

M.S. in chemical engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1971

M.B.A.,Michigan State University, Paper: "An Approach to Determination of Corporate Earnings", 1968

B.S. in chemical engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1961

Professional Accomplishments and Appointments

• Publication of "Sick Building Syndrome and related Illness: Prevention and Remediation of Mold Contamination", Taylor and Francis Division, CRC Press, 2010
• Provided analysis of construction defect using chemical engineering modeling to assist client-2009
• Provided analysis of memorabilia/art damage to assist client-2009
• Organized a successful symposium on Sick Building Syndrome, American Academy of Forensic Sciences meeting, February 2008
• Provided chemical engineering input to assist in launching of a new Biofuels process-2007
• Led Biotechnology Center, Shadow Lane Campus, UNLV to help companies establish and build businesses and technology 2005-2008
• Established first Forensic DNA Profiling Laboratory and novel short term added value training for the Biotechnology Center, UNLV 2003-2008
• Developed value short term workshop training and service programs in forensic science, biotechnology, anti-terrorism, public health, microbial identification, and biomedical fields at UNLV in 2005-2008
• Co-inventor U.S. Patent 6455306, Transfusable Oxygenating Composition, September 2002
• Steering Committee, Publicity and Program Management, Silicon Valley Chapter of the Society for Competitive Intelligence Professionals, 2000-2001
• Chair & successful fund-raiser for the Northern California Pharmaceutical Discussion Group, 1996-1999, Board Member Advisor, 2000-2001
• Invited to join a national panel on cancer convened by the Vice President of the United States, 1992
• Seminars on Plant Cell Culture for Production of Flavors and Therapeutics, PRC, 1992
• Chairman and co-organizer/fund-raiser for an Engineering Foundation national biochemical engineering conference, Biochemical Engineering VI, 1988
• Advisor-- National Institute for Standards and Technology for their biotechnology program, 1985-1988
• Recognized by Governor Robert D. Orr for contributions to Indiana's economy--Advisor to the State Corporation for Science and Technology, 1987
• Advisor to the National Academy of Sciences Materials Advisory Board for application of biotechnology to minimize use of energy, 1984.
• Invited Judge of intercollegiate MBA competition at University of Notre Dame, 1980,1984
• Led development of ethanol process implemented in the New Energy of Indiana facility, 1980
• Seminars on Fermentation, Enzymes, and Starch Processing in the PRC, 1979
• Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1974-5
• Inducted into the Scientific Research Society, Sigma Xi, 1973
• Passed Examinations to qualify as a Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, 1968

Affiliations

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Sigma Xi
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2005
• Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Adminstrators 2005