Dr. Mark A. Harmer
Adjunct Senior Scientist
Primary office:
- 32 Plus years of Industrial experience
- Several commercial products, 73 patent and 81 publications
- Serving on board J. Green Chemistry, NSF and DOE grant reviewer and Strategy Consultant
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry UK and Doctor of Science, Leeds University
- Active world wide in the Green Chemistry Community
Education:
PhD, Chemistry, Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms, University of Leeds (UK)
Research Interests Include:
- Green Chemistry:
- Acid catalysis
- Superacids
- Ionic Liquid Applications
- Biomass conversion
- Polyols synthesis
- Tannin and lignin insulation foams
- Biobased adhesives
- Nanotechnology:
- Sol-gel hybrid systems
- Coated particle technology (ceramics)
- Nanometals for energy (fuel cells)
- Superhydrophobics and ice-o-phobics
- Aerogels
- Controlled delivery systems
- Silicate chemistry applications
