PROFESSIONAL
& ACADEMIC VITAE
Dr.
Thomas Hamade, Ph.D., QEP
P.O.
Box #8, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 USA Phone:
(734) 516-0380 Email: hamadeta@quantumelectronics.net
, hamadeta@udmercy.edu
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EDUCATION:
1.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Wayne
State University, Detroit, MI USA, 1982. GPA Major = 4.0/4.0,
GPA Overall: 3.8/4.0, 114 graduate credits with published Ph.D. dissertation.
In addition to graduate courses completed all required undergraduate Chemical
Engineering courses.
2.
M.S. Physical Chemistry, WSU, Detroit, MI USA, 1978.
GPA: 3.7/4.0, 78
graduate credits with published M.S. Thesis.
3.
A.B. Chemistry, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI USA, 1975. GPA: 3.0/4.0, 132 credits.
4.
Honor Societies Membership: Sigma Xi
The Scientific Research Society, Phi Lambda Epsilon, & Tau Beta Pi Epsilon
of Michigan
WORK EXPERIENCE:
■ Quantum Electronics, Inc. 1/1986 – Present, President
- CEO, R&D Director, Dearborn Heights, Michigan US.
Multidisciplinary
Experience: Utilized strong professional, R&D, and
extra-curricula background in chemical engineering,
chemistry, mechanical engineering & electrical engineering as tools for
assessment of project feasibility then lead managerial efforts to successfully
complete various patented projects (from inception to production and
sales). Project tools used: feasibility
studies using technical know-how, design guides & development stages, modeling & simulation (COMSOL, ASPEN
& CHEMCAD), optimization, economic
feasibility analysis (marketing, capital investment, total manufacturing cost,
measure of profitability), proposal creation and technical reports writings,
implemented total quality management (TQM) throughout project organization,
CPM/PERT planning, scheduling, monitoring, training, procurement (resources
such as labor, engineering materials & energy resources, equipment,
instrumentation & control, advanced manufacturing processes, etc.),
construction and erection of facilities, supervising, prototyping, modifications,
production, sales and promotion.
Integrated environmental, safety and health standards (OSHA, EPA,DOT) to
many engineering projects including monitoring, supervising, training,
briefing, and recommended acceptable occupational safety and health hazards,
hazardous waste management, and health
standards with corrective action coordinated with responsible management of
actions taken. Major areas of R&D
and commercial products: Environmental & Pollution Control (Aerosol and air
filters using coalescers and high voltage
electrostatics (ESF), aerosol science technology, electrets filters, auto
exhaust emission diagnostics &control using new high voltage electrostatics
catalytic converter), wastewater treatment projects (Detroit & Wyandotte
MI), remediation of water streams for circuit board manufacturing, medical
applications: treatment of biological, bacterial & virus (HIV/AIDS, blood
disinfection etc.), VOC emission modeling & control, self service vehicle
tire changer, manufacturing automotive throttle positioning device sensor, auto
exhaust analysis & control (EPA), photovoltaic solar cells, and ultrasonic
attenuation from suspended solids and air turbulence (velocity & conc.
Profiles).
1.
Certified Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP-IPEP), knowledgeable
with environmental & pollution laws, hazardous waste management, government
rules & regulations (EPA, OSHA & CFR standards), patent and
intellectual property protection, and extensive trade experience negotiating
with major vendors, manufacturers and customers. Major R&D projects: Waste water treatment
and rehabilitation, auto-exhaust emission and air pollution control, high
voltage electrostatics applications for treatment & disinfection of
biological- viral & bacterial fluids/solids suspension, application of a
new highly efficient catalytic converter system using high voltage
electrostatics to possibly replace existing auto catalytic converters,
auto-exhaust diagnostics and instrumentation, modeling VOC emission from paint,
treatment & recycling of rinse water during circuit board manufacturing,
and electrically stimulated air filtration and aerosol science.
2.
Patented Projects:
►USA Patent Application # 60891281, “Electrically Stimulated Catalytic Converter Apparatus, and
Method of Using Same”, Thomas A. Hamade, February 23, 2007. US 2010/0186376 A1 Publ. Date: July
29, 2010, China Patent Publication 101711445A, June 2, 2010. Developed prototype ready for licensing that
has potential to replace existing catalytic converters and/or reduce size
significantly to minimize cost and reduce exhaust emission. The new technology utilizes high-voltage
electrostatics and corona pre-chargers that have potential for multiple
engineering related to air pollution and auto-exhaust emission & control.
►USA Patent # 5876526, "Automotive Flat Tire Repair System Improvement",
Thomas A. Hamade and Fahad Alkuwaliet, issued Mar. 2, 1999. Prototype can be retrofitted into existing
automobile.
►USA Patent # 5012094, # 5077468, and # 5118942,
"Electrostatic
Charging Apparatus and Method", T. Hamade, April 30, 1991, Dec. 31, 1991, June 2, 1992.
High voltage electrostatics, aerosol & filtration, air pollution,
electrets permanently charged polymer battery applications, medical and biological disinfection
and disease control (possible cure treatment for AIDS/HIV and other
viral-biological contaminated blood & fluids-species).
►USA Patent # 4,853,005, "Electrically Stimulated Filter Method and
Apparatus", R. Jaisinghani and T. Hamade, August
1, 1989, European Patent Appl. No. 86905658.0-, 1987.
3.
Various consulting projects: Consulted for Multi Tech Resources, Inc. (1993-2006) on
projects related to wastewater treatment plants, evaluated compliance and water
pollution treatment for circuit board manufacturers, PLC process control for
decontamination of water using dissolved oxygen and electrostatics
(instrumentation and control), evaluation of rehabilitation plans for Detroit
WWTP storm and wastewater treatment systems, assessment and recommendation of
upgrading Wyandotte WWTP for the year 2025.
Duties assigned to project sites for the City of Detroit and Wyandotte
wastewater treatment plants including review of rehabilitation plans, site
evaluation and troubleshooting & site assessment, design and replace huge
pumps and electrical motors (some 3000HP), instrumentation and control.
(1986-2007).
4.
Miscellaneous Experience: Previously served many academic and professional
organizations by been a member of their committees and boards. Managed many company activities such as
supervising employees and generated business from scratch in areas such as
provided certification training on auto exhaust emission (MI EPA), auto
diagnostics instrumentation and introduced various distributorships for auto
repair equipment to service dealers and auto repair facilities. Supplied
equipment & installation and trained customers on using equipment. Training
included the utilization of many high tech on-board computer auto diagnostics
(compliance with auto exhaust emission laws) instruments and machines such as
computerized wheel balancers, 4-wheel alignment system, R12-R314a A/C gas
recycling, antifreeze recycling, hoists, tire machines, brake lathes, etc.
Managing business development, hiring, budget, payroll, training, supervising,
finance, facilities, etc.
■ Lawrence Technological
University 11/2006 – Present, Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Southfield, Michigan US
Duties: Teaching 5
automotive classes since 2006 through a higher education collaborative
international program with China at Shanghai University of Engineering Science,
Automotive Engineering & Electrical Engineering Colleges. Taught and developed new classes Engineering
Project Management, Automotive Exhaust Emission & Pollution Control,
Thermal Systems: Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer. Also, teaching
Engineering Materials & Advanced Manufacturing Processes. I already taught over 4000 students and
trained over 20 professors in China and USA. Job duties included teaching,
advising and supervision. Self motivated
without any outside supervision beyond assignment of the courses. (Supervisor's
Name: Dr. Badih Jawad,
Phone: 248-204-2550).
■ University
of Detroit Mercy 1/1989 - 12/1992,
Assistant to the Dean / Chairman Department of Chemical Engineering, Detroit, Michigan
US
Duties: Chaired Department of Chemical Engineering and
Department of Polymer & Plastics Engineering, graduate and undergraduate
programs including doctoral degrees. Revamped entire curriculum structure and
laboratory facilities in preparation to 1992 ABET accreditation visit. Efforts
resulted in a high six years accreditation for the department after show cause.
Additional duties included: teaching and instruction, scholarly research,
curriculum development, introduced new laboratory experiments and courses,
departmental budget, supervising and prepare department teaching loads for
professors, laboratory manuals, advising manuals, seminars, advising students,
doctoral examinations, writing proposals, coop advisor and liaison to industry
and other departments.
■ University of Detroit
Mercy 1/1986 - 7/2010, Tenured Assistant
Professor, Professor Emeritus, Detroit, Michigan US
Duties: Taught almost every course in Chemical Engineering,
Polymer & Plastics Engineering programs, graduate and undergraduate. Also,
directed many research activities, acted advisor for thesis and dissertation
work of many graduate students in various areas of chemical engineering,
polymer and pollution & environmental control. Also, was very active in
college, university, community and professional activities (held membership AIChE, ACS, ESD, PIPP, SPE, etc.) Received honor award as “Chemical Engineer of
the Year” from Engineering Society of Detroit.
Many published research work and several USA patents. Because of extensive professional and
academic experience in pollution and environmental control I was among the
first members inducted to become Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) by
Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) Certification Number
11950076 (1995-present). Introduced new
courses including plant design and process design II, and renovated unit
operation laboratory from scratch to meet ABET accreditation. Served on the Advisory Board of AIChE’s Detroit Chapter (held positions as President, V.P.,
Board Member, and Advisor). Initiated
and participated in many collaborative efforts between the department, E&S
College, industry and government organizations to generate financial support. Active in many committees related to
curriculum, advising, doctoral program, facility upgrade, etc. Mentored graduate and undergraduate students
and many excelled to become scholars and professional leaders with GPA higher
than 3.5/4.0. Outreached other departments and participated in recruiting,
departmental & college activities, new energy& material resources for
Hybrid Electric Vehicles, LiB elecytro-chemistry
and automotive applications.
■ University
of Michigan Dearborn 1/2006 – Present,
Adjunct Professor, Department of Natural
Sciences, Chemistry Department, Dearborn, Michigan USA.
Duties: Teach
undergraduate general chemistry laboratories to engineering students.
■ American Filtrona Corporation 6/1983 - 11/1985, Research Engineer Project Manager, Richmond,
Virginia US
Duties: Air Filtration Laboratory, American Filtrona Corporation, Richmond, VA. Duties: Complete R
& D management of air filtration projects. Started from scratch, designed,
constructed, validated, and conducted research on high efficiency air
filtration laboratory testing facilities for clean room applications then
developed new pro-type large industrial type air mist & smoke-smog removal
filtration system using high efficiency electrostatic filtration (ESF). Designed, developed, constructed, validated and
promoted the commercialization of conventional air oil water filters (coalescers), large industrial ultra
efficient electrically stimulated air filters and high charge aerosol
electrostatic ionizers. Major R & D efforts on environmental aerosol
control and air filtration science involving theoretical & experimental
studies of enhanced electrostatics filtration, electret polymer filters
(permanently charged polymers), instrumentation and PLC process control. Published several patents (USA &
International) and publications related to utilizing electrically stimulated
air filtration innovative technology.
Management involved supervising, planning, scheduling, monitoring and
introducing new air filtration devices from inception, design, testing,
validation, proto-typing and commercialization.
■ Wayne State
University 1/1977 - 5/1983,
Research & Teaching Assistant, Detroit, Michigan US
Duties: Teaching and
research assistance at the Department of Chemistry and Department of Chemical
Engineering. Research efforts lead to
many accomplished publications including one master thesis and Ph.D.
Dissertation in areas of crystal growth, cuprous oxide semiconductor and
photo-voltaic solar cells fabrication from scratch (including low and high
temperature crystal growth & zone refining) & evaluation, ultrasonic
attenuation with turbulence and suspended solids. Research studies included
fundamental work and laboratory developments and experiments from scratch.
■ Available
Energy, Inc. 3/1979 -
5/1983, Engineering Research Consultant
Detroit, Michigan US
Duties: Ph.D.
Dissertation Research, Wayne State University, College of Engineering Energy
Center, Detroit, MI. R & D efforts
were geared toward industrial development of a unique ultrasonic flow-meter to
control mass loading of gas/solid suspension pneumatics. Experimental validation of the ultrasonic
device required the design, construction, instrumentation and testing of a
large industrial prototype pilot plant (a mock up of an actual coal powered
electric utility combustion burners for Detroit Edison). The pilot plant
included a coal feeding, recirculation and collection process. The developed instrument was applied for the
first time ever to measure turbulent mean air velocities and gas/solid
suspension concentrations. On-site
testing and validation of the ultrasonic technique at Detroit Edison Monroe
power plant. Fundamental theoretical
modeling of turbulence in real pipe flow, sound interaction with turbulence and
suspended particles. Modified
Kolmogorov’s isotropic spectrum for ideal pipe flow in fluid mechanics with own
Hamade’s spectrum for real pipe flow using dimensional analysis. Other duties: Evaluate alternative energy
resources.
■ Academic Projects
►Innovative Applications of Corona
Pre-Chargers and High Voltage Electrostatics, Thomas A. Hamade, comprehensive draft textbook on
electrostatics and corona discharge applications, June 27, 2006 (pending).
► Ph.D. Dissertation, T.
A. Hamade, Ultrasonic Attenuation in Pipe Flow of Turbulent Gas and Suspended
Solids, Ph.D. Dissertation, Wayne State University, MI. September 1982. R&D, fundamental theoretical modeling of
ultrasonic attenuation with turbulence in real pipe flow, and interaction with
turbulence and suspended particles.
Fundamentally modified classical Kolmogorov’s isotropic spectrum for
ideal pipe flow in fluid mechanics with new own Hamade’s spectrum for real pipe flow using dimensional
analysis. R&D work resulted in US
Patent # 4726235, Ultrasonic Instrument to Measure the Gas Velocity and/or the
Solids Loading in a Flowing Gas Stream, Leffert , et al., February 23, 1988. Leffert
et al., "Mass Flow Rates in Coal-Air Ducts", paper given to Midwest
University Energy Consortium, 4/3, 4/84. Leffert et
al., "Ultrasonic Technique for Coal Mass Flow Measurements & Coal
Fineness Determination", paper submitted to EPRI, 10/23-25/84, Wash., D.C.
C. B. Leffert, T. Hamade and L. Weisman, Mass Flow
Rates in Coal-Air Ducts, College of Engineering Energy Center (CEEC), Contract:
WSU Acc. # 305-1220, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. February 1982.
►Master Thesis: R&D cuprous oxide semiconductor
and photo-voltaic solar cells fabrication and evaluation including zone
refining of semiconductor crystals, grinding, etching, junction high vacuum
metal deposition, photovoltaic
conversion efficiency, theoretical correlation, commercial applications. Research work resulted in MS thesis and
publications: T. A. Hamade, Preparation of Cuprous Oxide from Solution, M.S.
Thesis, Wayne State University, MI, May 1978. D. Trivich, E.
Wang, R. Komp, A(T). Hamade,
and A. Bazzi, "Cuprous Oxide Photovoltaic Cells
for Solar Energy Conversion", NSF Grant AER-75-23453, presented at Colloque Energies Nouvelles
Conferences, Rabat, Morocco, November 1978.
►"Part Design and Material
Selection For Single Shot Injection Molded Passenger Airbag Deployment
Doors", John J. Bauer and Thomas Hamade, 1995 SAE International Congress
and Exposition, Technical Paper Series #950349, Detroit, Feb.28-March 2, 1995.
►"Modeling and Laboratory Simulation
of VOC Emission from Coating Mixing Processes", T. Hamade, H. Xiao and M. Bhuiyan, , EPA Pollution
Prevention/Waste Minimization Conference, Chemical Manufacturing II Session 21,
Atlanta, December 13-15, 1994.
►" Electrostatic Processing of
Polymer Electrets ", T. Hamade, W. L. Pickwick, ASME 1990 Winter Annual
Meeting, Nov. 25-30, Dallas, TX. This has the
potential to make a new permanently charged battery with possible
applications to space, electronics and automobile industries.
►"Automotive Exterior Body Panels
With Polyurea and The Reaction Injection Molding
Process", T. Hamade, R. D. Wharfield, ASME 1990
Winter Annual Meeting, Nov. 25-30, Dallas,TX.
■ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Certification
& Scientific and Professional Societies (Membership held):
►Qualified
Environmental Professional (QEP), Institute of Professional Environmental
Practice (IPEP) Certification Number 11950076, 1995-present.
►Auto Exhaust Testing, AET, Inspector (State of
Michigan Cert.#Y17165)
►AIChE, ACS, ASEE, IPEP, ESD, SPE, A&WMA(APCA),
AAAS, AIC, NYAS
Honors and Awards:
► “Chemical Engineer of the Year 2003” awarded by the
Detroit Chapter- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
at the annual Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Gold Award ceremony
(February 23, 2004).
► First qualified environmental professional (QEP)at the University of Detroit Mercy and among the first few
qualified world-wide (certified QEP by IPEP).
► 1989-1993
Program Director and Chairman, Department of Chemical Engineering, University
of Detroit Mercy. Leadership role
resulted in obtaining high record of six years accreditation for the department
in 1993 from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
► 1992, 2003
and 2004 AIChE Detroit Chapter Chair. Board of Advisors Member and
officer since 1986.
► Wayne State University Fellowship, 1981-1982.
►Marquis "Who's Who in the Midwest", Marquis
"Who's Who in Science & Engineering", "Men of
Achievement", "1993-1994 International Man of the Year".
► Honor Societies: Sigma Xi The
Scientific Research Society, Phi Lambda Epsilon, & Tau Beta Pi Epsilon of
Michigan.
► Member of
Detroit Interfaith Round Table (Christians, Muslims and Jews community
organization).
Professional & Community
Activities:
►Chairman,
1992 Annual Seminar Day, AIChE-Detroit Chapter,
"Plastics Recycling".
► Chairman,
1993 Annual Seminar Day, AIChE- Detroit Chapter,
"Aerosol & Coating Technology".
► Organized for many years AIChE
Detroit Chapter seminars and tours activities.
►Guest
Speaker at many conferences.
► Council
member of the Detroit Interfaith Round Table.
►AIChE Detroit Chapter Chair & Vice Chair and Membership
Chairman Michigan Education Council, previous member, Board of Directors of
MIA, organized several efforts to enhance science and math curriculum for K-12
students. Participated in 1992 AIChE Officers
Conference.
TRAINING: Comsol, ASPEN Plus and
CHEMCAD software packages for process design analysis modeling and simulation.
Software was implemented to all UDM CHE students.
PROFESSIONAL
PUBLICATIONS & PATENTS
1. Thomas
A. Hamade, “Electrically Stimulated Catalytic Converter Apparatus, and Method
of Using Same”, U.S.A. Patent Application # 60891281, February 23, 2007. US 2010/0186376 A1 Publ. Date: July 29, 2010, China
Patent Publication 101711445A, June 2, 2010.
2. Thomas A. Hamade,
Innovative Applications of Corona Pre-Chargers and High Voltage Electrostatics,
comprehensive confidential draft textbook on electrostatics and corona
discharge applications, June 27, 2006 (first edition release pending).
3. Thomas A. Hamade and Fahad Alkuwaliet, "Automotive Flat Tire Repair System
Improvement", U.S.A. Patent 5876526, issued Mar. 2, 1999.
4. John J. Bauer and Thomas
Hamade, "Part Design and Material Selection For
Single Shot Injection Molded Passenger Airbag Deployment Doors", 1995 SAE
International Congress and Exposition, Technical Paper Series #950349, Detroit,
Feb.28-March 2, 1995.
5. T.
Hamade, H. Xiao and M. Bhuiyan, "Modeling and
Laboratory Simulation of VOC Emission from Coating Mixing Processes", EPA
Pollution Prevention/Waste Minimization Conference, Chemical Manufacturing II
Session 21, Atlanta, December 13-15, 1994.
6. T. Hamade and H. Xiao,
"Modeling and Simulation of VOC Emission", Annual Conference, Center
of Excellence in Environmental Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy,
October 1994.
7. T. Hamade
and etal., Modeling and Laboratory Simulation of VOC
Emission from Coating Mixing Processes, Final Project Report, EPA Assistance
Agreement #CR 820478-01-2, October 7, 1994.
8. T.
Hamade, W. L. Pickwick, " Electrostatic Processing of Polymer Electrets
", ASME 1990 Winter Annual Meeting, Nov. 25-30, Dallas, TX.
9. T. Hamade, R. D. Wharfield, "Automotive Exterior Body Panels With Polyurea and The Reaction Injection Molding Process",
ASME 1990 Winter Annual Meeting, Nov. 25-30, Dallas,TX.
10. T. Hamade,
"Electrostatic Charging Apparatus and Method", USA Patent #
5,012,094, April 30, 1991.
11. T. Hamade,
"Electrostatic Charging Apparatus and Method", USA Patent #
5,077,468, Dec. 31, 1991.
12. T. Hamade,
"Electrostatic Charging Apparatus and Method", USA Patent #
5,118,942, June 2, 1992.
13. R. Jaisinghani
and T. Hamade, "Effect of Relative Humidity on Electrostatic Filter
Performance", APCA, Vol. 37, No. 7, July 1987.
14. R. Jaisinghani
and T. Hamade, "Electrically Stimulated Filter Method and Apparatus",
USA Patent No. 4,853,005; Aug. 1, 1989. European Patent Appl.
No. 86905658.0-, 1987.
15. R. J. Jaisinghani
and T. A. Hamade, "Environmental Effects on Electrically Stimulated Air
Filtration Performance", Presented by T. Hamade at the Hershey Conference
sponsored by APCA, Fiber Society, Filtration Society, "Fibers, Filtration
and Electrostatics", Aug. 1985.
16. The Flint Filtration
Conference, Air Pollution Control Association. Presented
topic on Liquid-Liquid Separation Session, Nov. 1984.
17. C. B. Leffert,
T. A. Hamade, R. E. Barry and L. H. Weisman, "Mass Flow Rate Measurements
in Coal-Air Ducts", Midwest Universities Energy Consortium (MUEC) " Recent Developments in Electric Utility
Research", Technical Conference, Co-sponsors: EPRI and US DOE, Chicago,
IL. April 1984.
18. T. A. Hamade, Ultrasonic
Attenuation in Pipe Flow of Turbulent Gas and Suspended Solids, Ph.D.
Dissertation, Wayne State University, MI. September 1982. R&D work resulted
in US Patent # 4726235, Ultrasonic Instrument to Measure the Gas Velocity
and/or the Solids Loading in a Flowing Gas Stream, Leffert , et al., February
23, 1988. Leffert et al., "Mass Flow Rates in
Coal-Air Ducts", paper given to Midwest University Energy Consortium, 4/3,
4/84. Lefert
et al., "Ultrasonic Technique for Coal Mass Flow Measurements & Coal
Fineness Determination", paper submitted to EPRI, 10/23-25/84, Wash., D.C.
19. C. B. Leffert,
T. Hamade and L. Weisman, Mass Flow Rates in Coal-Air Ducts, College of
Engineering Energy Center (CEEC), Contract: WSU Acc. # 305-1220, Wayne State
University, Detroit, MI. February 1982.
20. T. A. Hamade, Preparation
of Cuprous Oxide from Solution, M.S. Thesis, Wayne State University, MI, May
1978.
21. D. Trivich,
E. Wang, R. Komp, A(T).
Hamade, and A. Bazzi, "Cuprous Oxide
Photovoltaic Cells for Solar Energy Conversion", NSF Grant AER-75-23453,
presented at Colloque Energies Nouvelles
Conferences, Rabat, Morocco, November 1978.
CONFERENCES
(1985-CURRENT):
Participated
in many conferences in the areas of Environmental, Aerosol Science, automotive
industry, Instrumentation and Process Control, Filtration, Wastewater Treatment
and Polymer Processing, A&WMA (APCA), AIChE, ESD,
ASME, EPA, SAE.
CONSULTING, RESEARCH
AND PROPOSALS (1985-CURRENT):
Research was concerned with
the fundamentals and applications of environmental and pollution control technology
related to the design of air filters under the influence of high voltage
electrostatics, electret air filters and polymers. Also, modeling and control
of VOC emission from paint and coating processes to the environment (supported
by EPA research grant agreement # CR820478-01-2). Research in aerosol science
is focused on electrostatic charge enhancement of aerosol particles to increase
filtration efficiency. Enhanced high voltage electrostatics can be utilized for
many environmental control applications and biomedical treatments. Extensive
computer instrumentation experience related to flow measurements (intrusive and
non intrusive techniques), chemical and spectroscopic analysis, electrical,
optical, heat and pressure transducers. Computer data acquisition and analysis
included ASPEN+ and CHEMCAD for process and plant design, Excel, Windows95,
graphical, spreadsheets, word processing, and some programming. Consulted on
the following projects:
1. “Wastewater Treatment and Fresh Water
Decontamination Using PLC Controlled Dissolved Oxygen Process”, Quantum
Electronics Inc. / Multi Tech Resources, January 2004- Current. Possible
application as a teaching tool in process control for advanced graduate and
undergraduate engineering students (temperature, pressure and concentration
controller). 1995-Current, Wastewater
Treatment, Wyandotte WWTP and City of Detroit WWTP, design, assessment,
modifications and evaluation of processes, power and pumping stations, sewer
and storm drain systems, etc. EPA compliance and future plans (2025).
2. “Water Treatment Plant
Construction” proposal to Multi Tech Resources, 2004.
3. “Ultrasonic Particulate
Measurement (PM) for Diesel Engine”, January 2003 internal proposal to Delphi
Automotive with Dr. Wang.
4. “Electrostatic Discharge
Apparatus for Treatment of Wastewater, bacterial and virus contamination”
Quantum Electronics, Inc./ Multi Tech Resources. Possible replacement or enhancement of chlorine or UV/Chlorine
wastewater treatment methods. 2003-current.
5. “Evaluation Reports of the
City of Detroit Waste Water Treatment: Rehabilitation of pumping stations, CSO,
sewerage and storm water drain systems, inspection of drain systems and
manholes”, Multi Tech Resources, 1994-2002.”
6. "Modeling and
Laboratory Simulation of VOC Emission from Coating Mixing Processes", EPA
Research Grant Agreement No. CR820478-01-2, Principal
investigator with two professors and two graduate students, Dec. 1994.
7. “An Investigation of
Corona-Based Pre-charger Grid Design Experiments to the Particle Charging of
Aerosol”, Principal Investigator, M.S. CHE Thesis, Steve Kuplicki,
Univ. of Detroit Mercy, April 19, 1994.
8. “Air Filtration
Environmental Laboratory", "Electret Polymer Material",
"VOC Modeling and Simulation", and "Automotive Shredder Residue
(ASR) recycling", 1992-1994 proposals to Center of Excellence in
Environmental Engineering and Science (CEEES) and Michigan Material and
Processing Institute (MMPI).
9. "Recycling Polymer
Composite Annual Seminar Series", Proposal, Center of Excellence Executive
Committee, College of E&S, Univ. of Detroit Mercy, May 6, 1992.
10. "Enhanced Electret
Polymer Technology with Electrostatic Aerosol Filtration Systems",
Proposal, Center of Excellence Executive Committee, College of E&S, Univ.
of Detroit Mercy, May 7, 1992.
11. “Optimization of Preform
in Blow Molding Process”, Advisor, Doctor of Eng'g
Dissertation, Dong-Kyun Lee, University of Detroit
Mercy, 1992.
12. “Reaction Extrusion of
Polyvinyl Chloride-Polyurethane Paste System”, Advisor, Doctor of Eng'g Dissertation, Samir Khatib,
University of Detroit Mercy, 1992.
13. “Studies of the
Polyethylene & A-Polycarbonate Blends”, M.S. CHE Thesis, Asad Sabir Ali, University of
Detroit, April 24, 1991.
14. “Automotive Exterior Body
Panels with Polyurea and the Reaction Injection
Molding (R.I.M.) Process”, M.S. CHE Thesis, Ronald Wharfield,
University of Detroit Mercy, Dec. 12, 1990.
15. “New Electrostatic Corona
Discharge Method for Enhancing Polymer Electrets”, Principal Investigator, M.S.
CHE Thesis, Walter Pickwick, University of Detroit, March 1, 1990.
16. “Organic Coatings and
Polymeric Substrates Processing”, M.S. CHE Thesis, Wendy Kotelniski,
University of Detroit, 1990.
17. "Water Base Aerosol
Charging", Proposal to Chrysler Mack Avenue Plant, April 4, 1990.”
18. “Study of Rheological
Behavior of Polystyrene Solution, M.S. CHE Thesis, Younger Ahluwalia,
University of Detroit, May 1990.”
19. "Reduction of VOC
Content from Paint that Meets the EPA 1992 VOC Content Requirements",
Consulting Color Custom, Inc., 1990.
20. "Automatic Control
Station for Production of Sulfur by Frasch
Method", Proposal, American EX-IM, March 20, 1989.
21. "Electrostatic
Charging of Water Base Paint Using Novel Charger Technique", Proposal
presented to GM Research Center (September 1989).
22. "Innovation in Mist
Elimination for Control of Occupational Exposure to Chemicals Associated with
Cutting Fluids in Machining Operations", Proposal, Ford Motor Company,
UAW-Ford, July 1988.
23. "Analysis of Exhaust
Hydrocarbons from Chrysler Vehicles", Proposal, Chrysler Challenge Fund,
May 1988.
24. "Correlation of
Gaseous Emissions and Engine Operating Parameters for Alcohol Fueled
Vehicles", Proposal, Ford Motor Company, September 1988.
25. "Enhanced Electric
Polymer Technology with Electrostatic Aerosol Filtration Systems",
Research Grant #24-14044-xx-1225, Federal-Mogul, October 19, 1987. Three
graduate students were actively involved.
26. "Innovation in HEPA
Filtration for the Military", Proposal, US Army CRDEC, #DAA15-87-Q-BAA1,
May 1987.
27. "Charged,
Non-conducting Polymers for Filter and Electronics Appl.", NSF/Chemistry
Dept. , submitted to Dr. Meister for NSF Proposal,
Nov. 1987.
28. "Development of a
New O2 Concentration Meter Using Electrostatic Technique", ANR Pipeline
Company, Feb. 12, 1986.
29. "On-Line
Concentration and Particle Count Distribution Meter",
Inter-Departmental/Detroit Edison, Feb. 1986.
REFERENCES
1. Dr. Saeed
Siavoshani, Sr. Engineer, Dow Chemicals, Troy, MI, Email Address: SJSiavoshani@dow.com, siavoshani@hotmail.com Reference Type: Professional LiB
and Electrochemistry
2. Professor Johannes Schwank: University of Michigan, Chairman Department of
Chemical Engineering
Phone Number: (734) 764-3374 Email Address: schwank@umich.edu Reference
Type: Professional
3. Professor Ali Bazzi: University of Michigan Dearborn, Chairman Department
of Chemistry
Phone Number: (313) 593-5367 Email Address: abazz@umd.umich.edu Reference
Type: Professional
4. Dr. Osman D. Altan: Lawrence Technological University, Professor
Phone Number: (248) 891-1918 Email Address: odaltan@yahoo.com Reference
Type: Professional
5. Dr. Badih
Jawad: Lawrence Technological University, Chairman
Department of Chemical Engineering
Phone Number:(248)
204-2550 Email Address: bjawad@ltu.edu Reference
Type: Professional
6. Professor Soo-Il Lee: University of Detroit Mercy, Previous Chairman & Supervisor Dept of CHE
Phone Number: (248) 528-3215 Email Address: kiecti@hotmail.com Reference
Type: Professional
7. Dr. Khalil Taraman: Lawrence Technological University, Prof &
Previous Dean College of Eng'g
Phone Number: (248) 204-2565
Email Address: taraman@ltu.edu Reference Type: Professional
Courses Taught & New Courses Developed:
Chemical Engineering (many courses taught for over 15
years), University of Detroit Mercy (UDM)
E 315 Thermodynamics I
E 340 Heat Transfer
CHE 326 Process Analysis
(Taught over 15 years)
CHE 338 Process
Thermodynamics
CHE 432 Chemical Reaction
Engineering
CHE 434 Project Engineering
and Management (Taught over 10 years)
CHE 437 Process Application Laboratory
CHE 438 Modeling &
Simulation
CHE 460 Process Control
CHE 468 Process Design I
(Taught over 15 years)
CHE 470 Process Design II
(Taught over 15 years)
CHE 522 Advanced Transport
Phenomena (Taught over 15 years)
CHE 526 Advanced
Thermodynamics (Taught over 15 years)
CHE 528 Advanced Plant
Design (Taught over 15 years)
CHE 532 Advanced Reaction
Engineering (Taught over 15 years)
PPE 424 Mech. & Phys
Prop of Polymers
PPE 434 Parts, Molding &
Design
PPE 438
Polymer Rheology
Automotive, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
departments:
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) & Shanghai
University of Engineering Science (SUES)
(Taught each year for 5
years)
EME 1023 Engineering
Materials (SUES & Focus Hope)
EME 3023 Manufacturing
Processes
EME 4983 Engineering Project
Management – New Course
EME 4X8X Automotive Exhaust
Emission & Pollution Control – New Course
EME 4982 Introduction to
Thermal Systems – New Course (taught once)
Wenzhou University, Computer Technology Department
APRIL-MAY 2008
Engineering Project
Management with “IT” and “Computer Technology” emphasis & projects
University of Michigan (UM)–
Dearborn
CHM 144 General Chemistry
Laboratory & Recitation
New & Improved Courses Developed:
XXX xxxx Electric &
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (EV & HEV) – New Course (LTU-SUES, pending)
EME 4983 Special Topics in
Mechanical Engineering: Project Engineering Management – New Course -
(LTU-SUES: Winter & Fall 2007)
EME 4983 Special Topics in
Mechanical Engineering: Automotive Exhaust Emission & Pollution Control –
New Course (LTU-SUES: Fall 2007)
XXXXXX Engineering
Control Laboratory Course: Development to be taught as a common process control
course for seniors and graduate students. UDM
CHE 437 Process
Application Laboratory: Renovated laboratory from scratch and added new
experiments. UDM
CHE 319 Materials
Measurement Laboratory (Introduced to satisfy ABET laboratory requirements).
UDM
CHE 463/563 Advanced
Polymer Engineering Laboratory.
CHE 468 Chemical Process
Design I (Introduced to satisfy ABET design requirements). UDM
PPE
570 Advanced Topics in Polymer Processing "SMC Technology". UDM
PPE
571 Advanced Topics in Polymer Processing "Liquid Molding". UDM