Type Of Business:
Private research and production company
Expertise:
Design and synthesis of specific functional molecules; Understanding and application of environmental laws and regulations; Air and air quality services; Program evaluation
Major Product/SVS:
Intermediate chemicals; End-product chemicals; Pharmaceuticals
Favorite Business Publication:
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Hobbies/Sports:
Skiing; Swimming; Martial arts; Biking; Hiking; Outdoor activities; Physical activities; He just completed his second half marathon beating his first time by six minutes; Swim meet referee
Education Degrees:
Ph.D in Organic Chemistry, John Hopkins University (1989); Master of Science in Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis (1982); Licentiate in Philosophy, St. Louis University (1981); Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
American Chemical Society; American Association for the Advancement of Science
Children's Names:
Maria, Milee, Liam, Madeleine
Charity:
His Children's School; Local Soup Kitchens; National Swimming Referee
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Nelson has published more than 20 articles, three book chapters and is currently editing a book on green chemistry.
Dr. Nelson recently received an adjunct professor position at The University of Illinois teaching environmental chemistry.
Dr. Nelson is currently writing a second book about sustainable environmental science to be released in 2013.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Designing and synthesizing the next generation of surfactants; Teaching chemistry as recently appointed adjunct faculty at the University of Illinois