Paul F. Hegener

 Department of Chemical Engineering  Phone: (518) 276-2740
 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute  
 406 Ricketts Building  E-mail: hegenp@rpi.edu
 Troy, NY 12180  Fax: (518) 276-4030

 

 Education  Research  Interests  Honors  Experience  Certifications  Affiliations

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, (expected May, 2001)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York

Thesis Topic: Gene Shuffling and Directed Evolution to Enhance Performance of Industrial Enzymes

Dr. Jonathan Dordick, Advisor

 

B.S. in Environmental Engineering, May, 1994

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York

 

A.S. in Individual Studies, May, 1993

Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York

 

RESEARCH

Molecular Biology

 

INTERESTS

Enzymatic Biocatalysis

Drug Design / Delivery

Biotechnology Separations

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HONORS

Environmental Engineering Honor Society

Rensselaer Dean's List

 

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Engineer, December, 1994 - August, 1997

McLaren/Hart Environmental Engineering Corporation, Albany, New York

Performed USEPA Title V air emissions calculations at a major silicone rubber manufacturing facility

Performed various tasks at the main facility of an electric turbine manufacturing corporation, including:

Performed USEPA Title V air emissions inventories at several U.S. Air Force Reserve bases located throughout the United States

Interpreted facility and engineering drawings of an industrial wastewater treatment facility for an expert witness to support client in litigation

Wrote regulatory air emissions permit applications, involving emissions calculations and regulatory interpretation for various clients

 

CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Registered Intern Engineer (E.I.T.), Certificate Number 044373

 

AFFILIATIONS

American Chemical Society

 

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