SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TEAM
The scientific and technical team that is continuing to develop the HRBP Process is comprised of experts in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, and microalgae production.
C. Barry Raleigh, Ph.D.,
Co-Founder HR BioPetroleum
A co-inventor of the ALDUO™ process., Dr. Raleigh is an experienced manager of large research organizations. He has held key appointments as Coordinator of the Earthquake Prediction Program of the US Geological Survey, and as Director, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Columbia University, one of the nation’s leading research institutions. From 1989 through 2003, Dr. Raleigh served as Dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii, one of the top three marine research institutions in the nation with an annual operating budget of more than $70 million. Dr. Raleigh received his Ph.D. in Geophysics from UCLA.
Donald Redalje, Ph.D.
University of Southern Mississippi
Co-Founder HR BioPetroleum
Dr.Redalje is a leading expert in microalgae physiology and biochemistry. A graduate of the University of Hawaii with a Ph.D. in Oceanography, he has held key faculty appointments at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Naval Postgraduate School, the California State Universities Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and in the Department of Marine Science at The University of Southern Mississippi, where he also served as its Director. Dr. Redalje holds numerous patents in the area of marine biotechnology. He is a co-inventor of the ALDUO™ process.
Robert Bidigare, Ph.D.
University of Hawaii
Dr. Bidigare, Director of the Center for Marine Microbial Ecology and Diversity (CMMED) at the University of Hawaii, is a leader in the physiology of microalgae oil production, nutrient cycling, and bio-optical oceanography. Dr. Bidigare holds a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from Texas A&M University.
John Cullen, Ph.D.
Dalhousie University
Dr. Cullen is a specialist in culturing techniques, ocean optics and physical influences on marine ecosystems. One of the most highly cited scientists in his field, Dr. Cullen has done-ground-breaking research in microalgal physiology ranging from photosynthesis, effects of UV radiation, to optically-based models of primary productivity and food web structure. Prof. Cullen holds the Killam Chair in Ocean Studies at Dalhousie University. Prof. Cullen holds a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from UCSD, Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Charles O’Kelly, Ph.D.
University of Hawaii
Dr. O’Kelly is a senior research scientist and curator of the algae strain collection at the University of Hawaii. Dr. O’Kelly is a specialist in microbial genetics and evolution. Dr. O’Kelly holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Washington.
Zackary Johnson, Ph.D.
University of Hawaii.
Dr. Johnson is a professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaii Manoa. Prof. Johnson is a specialist in microalgal photosynthesis, physiology and evolutionary genetics and has published several high profile papers on phytoplankton in the oceans. Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Duke University.
Douglas Gomes, P.E.
Engineering Dynamics Corp., Maui.
Mr. Gomes is the co-owner and President of Engineering Dynamics Corp., a multi-discipline Consulting Engineering Firm with offices located in Honolulu and Maui. Mr. Gomes is responsible for design and project management of residential subdivisions, commercial site developments, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection, energy conservation, water, wastewater systems, and fungi (mushroom) and algae cultivation and production facilities.