Alternative Proteins, Cell-based Seafood, Fungal Biotechnology, Novel Food Technologies, Fermentation Dr. Maya Benami (Pritsker) (Ph.D.) acquired a first degree in molecular biology and a Ph.D. in microbiology and hydrology from universities in the U.S. and…
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CARTOLANO, TONY ENGSCD
Pyrolysis, Hydrogenation, Intellectual Property, Chemical Processes, Process Engineering, Technology Assessments, Scale-Up, Pilot Plants Dr. A.R. (Tony) Cartolano has over 35 years of experience in chemical process research, process development, and process engineering. Tony worked in…
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DAUGAARD, DAREN, PHD, PE
Pyrolysis, Gasification, Torrefaction, Liquefaction, Forestry and Waste Stream Feedstock, Renewable Hydrogen, Techno-Economic Analysis Daren has over 20 years of experience in the thermochemical conversion of biomass starting with his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from…
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FARRER, MARK
Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Biogas/RNG, Anaerobic Digestion, Pyrolysis, Construction Oversight, Plant Operations Mark earned his degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. He has been involved in many aspects of renewable fuels since 2003….
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HAGY, BILL
USDA and Other Federal Programs Funding (Grants, Loans, and Loan Guarantees) and Resources Bill has a degree in Agriculture Engineering from Virginia Tech. He retired from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development after…
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LAKEMAN, MICHAEL PHD
Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Advanced Biofuels, Algae, Biomass & Forestry Feedstocks, Seaweed, Biotechnology, Project Management Michael has a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle, with a focus on microalgae. He is a top bioeconomy…
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LEROW, JENNIFER
RINs, RIN Marketing, Renewable Diesel, Ethanol, Compliance Registration & Reporting Jennifer graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Management/Business Administration (Marketing Minor) from Baker College and was an Honor Scholar at Texas Woman’s University….
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RAO, MUKUND
Bioenergy, Biofuels, Biobased Chemicals & Materials, Bioplastics, Feedstocks, Biotechnologies Mukund Rao has been working in Thailand since 1978 and has been involved in setting up three grassroots chemicals projects. He started the oleochemicals industry in…
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RIVERS, DOUG PHD
BioProcess Development & Scale Up, Fermentation Processes, Ethanol, Enzyme Technology, Cellulose Conversion, Renewable Chemicals Doug has 45 years of recognized success developing, scaling, optimizing, and commercializing bioprocess technologies. During his career, Dr. Rivers has served…
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ROCHA, PETE
Hydrogen, Biofuels, Fuel Cells, Sustainable Foods, Food Ingredients, Algae Pete has spent his 25-year career building new teams, developing partnerships, and growing businesses, including the past 13 years in climate technology. Pete is co-founder and…
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