Christopher Yurchick

Background

About Christopher Yurchick

Innovative and determined Director of Research with a passion for advancing technology, processes, and equipment toward commercialization. Education includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a research focus on carbon science and a classroom focus on advanced thermodynamics. Over ten years of experience in industry with over ten years of experience in a laboratory and discovery environment. Areas of Expertise • The ability to facilitate and maintain a safe and effective working environment. • Extensive experience with carbon science and carbon chemistry with a focus on development of new products and uses for fossil fuels employing green technology. • Management of employees through a system of consistent regulation of the work environment. • Effective communication of technical ideas and information to a wide range of individuals from executives and attorneys to technicians and operators. • Employment of root cause analysis, lean manufacturing practices, process optimization, and continuing improvement. • The creation and development of intellectual property through a layered system of patents and trade secrets where the new material or product, the method of production, specialized equipment developed, and the supporting processes are all protected.