Major Product/SVS:
Manufacture of microbial solutions for solving environmental waste management problems
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing guitar; Website development; Spending time outdoors
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Ecology and Quantitative Analysis, Idaho State University; Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Washington University in St. Louis
Affiliations Awards:
AMS; National Academy of Sciences; American Chemical Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he saw an opportunity to make a difference.
Extended Bio Profile:
Before serving as director of research at Verdure Technologies, Inc., Dr. Burr served at Bastyr University as the basic sciences laboratory manager, after working in the protein and nucleic acids laboratory at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then supervised the synthesis of sulfuric acid from elemental sulfur and the conversion of phosphorus slurry into phosphate for the J.R. Simplot Company. Dr. Burr's expertise in high pressure liquid chromatography, amino acid analysis, DNA synthesis; protein sequencing, peptide synthesizing, mass spectrometry and gas chromatography allows VTI sustainable research and developmental growth. Dr. Burr did his undergraduate work at Washington University in St. Louis, where he conducted an undergraduate research project with Oliver Lowry that aimed to better understand brain function. Upon graduation, he was hired into the Protein Chemistry Lab (now the PNACL) Verdure Technologies, Inc. where he manufactured micro-gas attendant, a solar-powered, geothermal-regulated, and remotely-monitored automated system to eradicate the high levels of waste, environmental pathogens, and organic compounds, as well as captured greenhouse gases. Verdure Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Pocatello, Idaho.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing research and the lab; Meeting with investors; Supervising four staff members
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Burr hopes to experience continued growth in his career.