selected publications academic article Removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solutions by recycled tire rubber . Desalination. 249:515-518. 2009 Albumin Effect on the Permeability of Cultured Endothelium. Journal of Applied Physiology. 2004 Gum Base Model II: Flavor and Bolus Size Optimization. Project Report to Warner Lambert-Pfizer Company. 1999 Gum Base Model I: Understanding the Functionality of the Ingredients in the Gum Base by Neural Networks Modeling. Project Report to Warner Lambert-Pfizer Company. 1998 Numerical Analysis of Sorption and Diffusion in Soil with Micropores, Macropores, and Organic Matter. Computers and Chemical Engineering. 21:489-499. 1997 Adsortion Kinetics of Toluene on Soil Agglomerates: Soil as a Biporous Sorbent. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 30:1500-1507. 1996 VOC Immobilization in Soil by Adsortion, Adsortion and Encapsulation. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 51:131-149. 1996 Vapor-Phase Contaminant Transport in Soil with Micropores, Macropores, and Organic Matter: A Diffusion Model for Sorption and Desorption Experiments. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. thesis Sorption, Diffusion, and Immobilization of Volatile Organic Compounds in Soil 1995 Cultured Endothelial Cell Monolayers as a Model System to Study the Effect of Albumin on the Permeability to Water Across Endothelium 1989 Design of a White Mineral Oil and Petroleum Sulfonate Refinery 1978
presentations presentation Vapor Phase Contaminant Transport on Soil: A Bidiffusional Model for Sorption and Desorption Data [Conference Proceeding], Speaker, Proceedings of the 14th Caribbean Water Resources Conference Mayaguez 2001 Sorption and Desorption Behavior of Volatile Organic Contaminants in Soil [Conference Proceeding], Speaker, Proceedings of the 214th American Chemical Society 1997
principal investigator on Bioengineering Research and Education Experiences at UPRM awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF)
co-principal investigator on Materials Science and Enginnering Education Improvement for a Hispanic-Serving Institution Sorption Behavior of Crumb Rubber to Remove Inorganic and Organic Contaminants from Aqueous Solutions awarded by Puerto Rico Water and Environmental Resources Research Institute
professional service activities Ad Hoc Committee Member Warner Lambert-Pfizer Faculty Fellow Senior Researcher 2000 - 2003 Warner Lambert-Pfizer Faculty Fellow Senior Researcher - 1998 University of California, Davis Research and Teacher Assistant, Chemical Engineering Department 1990 - 1995 Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) Research Engineer - 1986 Paraffins & Oils Plant Manager 1982 - 1985 Paraffins & Oils Process Engineer 1980 - 1982 Paraffins & Oils Laboratory Manager 1979 - 1980 Paraffins & Oils Quality Control Technician 1977 - 1978
education and training Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis 1995 M.S. in Chemical Engineering 1989 B.S. in Chemical Engineering, National Polytechnic Institute-Mexico, City 1978
awards and honors Distinguished Professor Award by UPRM, conferred by University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, 2000 TOPS, conferred by University of California, Davis, 1991 The National Dean's List by UPRM, conferred by University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, 1989 Ana G. Mendez Fellowship by UPRM, conferred by University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, 1987 Valor Juvenil Nacional, conferred by Mexico, City, 1975
