Education
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, 1987
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Thesis: Mechanism of Formation of π-allyl Palladium Complexes from Olefins
B.S., Chemistry, 1981, Georgia State University
With Distinction in Chemistry
Course Concentration in Biochemistry
Minor: Biology
Professional Memberships
American Chemical Society
American Society for Quality
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Continuing Education and Short Courses:
Engineering Flow Diagrams with an Introduction to Process Flow Diagrams - Monsanto Co.
Chemical Engineering and Process Fundamentals for Chemists-American Chemical Society
Crystallization - Separations Process Service, Chris Price
Mettler RC-1 Reaction Calorimeter Operation - Mettler-Toledo, Inc
Two-Dimensional NMR Techniques - Monsanto Co.
Polymer Reaction and Recovery - American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Fluid Mixing - American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Deepwell Injection - EnviroCorp, Jim Bundy
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers - Basic Lubrication Course
Laboratory Safety and Health - American Chemical Society
Fire Extinguisher Training - Alltype Fire Protection Co
Plant Safety Orientation - Monsanto Co.
Formaldehyde Safety and Lab Standard Review - Monsanto Co.
Laboratory CPR with HCN Treatment - Monsanto Co. and Creve Coeur, MO EMS Personnel
Experimental Design Techniques for Upgrading Existing Processes - QualPro, Inc
Basic Statistical Quality Improvement Techniques for the Chemical Industry - QualPro, Inc
Ethyl Quality Improvement Training - Ethyl Corporation
CAS Online Registry File Workshop - American Chemical Society
CAS Online CA File Workshop - American Chemical Society
SciFinder Software - American Chemical Society
