James D. Palmer, Ph.D., P.E.
Virgil Orr Professor, Chemical
Engineering
Academic Director for Biomedical and Chemical
Engineering
jpalmer@latech.edu 318-257-2885
LEADERSHIP - Proven record of improving organizations. Increased quality (FE pass rates) and
enrollment in chemical engineering program.
Transitioned MS program to online delivery, from low completer to
thriving program. Key contributor to
many College and University strategic activities. Budgetary authority of over $1 million.
RESEARCH - Over $1.3million in research and educational grants since
Fall 2007 (Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, etc.). Currently oversee 2 PhD students (cellulosic
ethanol) and 1 MS student (microfluidic process intensification of
biodiesel). Recent industry consulting
using FLUENT CFD, and experimental project with a separate company (economic
development).
TEACHING - Taught Chemical Plant Design sequence since arriving at Tech
in 2000 (with process safety and simulation).
Developed numerous courses, such as NSF sponsored junior level
Nanosystems Laboratory and graduate Microsystems Laboratory (in addition to
fluids, heat transfer, chemical microsystems).
Three years of chemical process experience at Albemarle
Corporation (2 years R&D scale-up, 1 year startup of green-field plant in
manufacturing). Expert witness.