Consultant for Gas to Liquid Chemistries, Catalytic Systems and Self-Assembled Biomaterials

Technical Consultant #1702

Porous materials evaluations and use.
Self-assembled biomaterials.
Work with molecular halogens for fuel and chemical development.
Zeolite synthesis and heterogeneous catalysis development.
Catalytic systems and solid reactant chemistry.
Gas-to-liquids chemistry.
Air-free chemistry and related techniques.
Polymer synthesis and sol-gel chemistry techniques.
Combinatorial and parallel synthesis.
Materials characterization techniques: GPC, MALDI-TOF, DSC, XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, SPR, FTIR, NMR, thin film analyzer, CD, phase contrast and DIC optical microscopy and confocal microscopy.
Thin film processing, spin, dip and spray-coat processing.
Poly-dimethyl-siloxane (PDMS) soft-stamp technology.
Sterile techniques and a variety of molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, genetic selections and protein purification).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Undisclosed Company, President and Founder, 2009 - Present

Development of technology that deals with impending global carbon market unification preparing for a future multi-trillion dollar a year market in carbon.
Technology focuses on two components: Creating new products from waste and CO2; and, CO2 identification technology for geo-sequestration projects.

VLP Biotech, Inc., CEO/President and Director, 2009

Turn-around business. Developed comprehensive in-license agreement of a non-profit's IP portfolio.
Developed pricing model, risk assessment and finance plan for start-up molecular vaccine technology.
Focused outward engaging potential customers and partners resulting in a firm partnership with a major biopharmaceutical company.

BioSolar, Inc., Independent Consultant, 2004 - Present

Consultant and scientific advisor related to development, research and development planning and IP generation.
These companies are focused on short-term revenue generation and capital appreciation by entering the market with a competitive product in the cleantech space.
Guide technologies focused on core infrastructure needs such as energy and CO2 mitigation.
Development of renewable components for the manufacture of PV modules; first product to be launched is a composite backsheet made wholly from renewable resources.

Carbon Sciences, Inc., Chief Scientific Advisor, 2004 - Present

Conversion of mineral waste materials into useful carbonates for the paper and plastic industries, and CO2 uses.
Contributed to the founding IP and am active in developing new chemistry.
Continuous active in securing international collaborators to help support process design.

Gas Reaction Technologies, Inc., Director of Chemistry, 2004 - 2006

Oversee and direct all of the chemistry engaged by the company.
Producing a catalytic system that efficiently converted natural gas to gasoline fuel additives or gasoline fuel with the halogenation (bromine) of methane and the subsequent conversion to fuel.
Secure major joint development agreements with well-known chemical and petroleum companies and filed several patent applications, expanded technical team, discovered a highly selective light olefin catalysts and discovered and developed efficient halogenated methane to BTX catalysts.

SBA Materials, Inc., Chief Technology Officer, 2002 - 2004

Performed all aspects of the business including lab build out, permitting and maintenance of an equipped and functioning laboratory.
Responsible for building and running the technical group, grant and proposal writing and VC presentations.
Recognized for:
Securement of a VC term-sheet for $1.5 million.
Identified relevant industrial contacts.
Developed and secured paying and non-paying large industrial partners, with capabilities to manufacture and market products.
Developed and executed milestone driven research and development programs.
Conceived and reduced to practice commercial opportunities in low-k dielectrics, low refractive index films and gratings, composite films and controlled release devices.
Managed all of the company's I.P.

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