Dr. Thomas Blackwood is recognized as a world-class expert in solids processing and air pollution controls and has served as a corporate consultant for many companies. He has been instrumental in process definition, technology development, front-end engineering, detailed design, and start-up. He has a unique ability for dealing with problems in process design, troubleshooting of operations, and development of innovative solutions to technological problems. His recommendations are novel, as well as cost-effective, and deal directly with the basic problems involved. Because of his recognized authority in these areas, he is frequently asked to present technical seminars at national and international symposia. In the interest of productivity and cost conservation, clients are given enough documentation and explanation so they may solve future problems on their own. Although most of his work is disseminated in private companies, he has published widely in the open literature.
- Over 50 years experience in engineering process control and design of chemical plants
- Extensive experience presenting projects and programs to corporate and professional boards
- Served on National and local board of directors for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Air and Waste Management Association
- Novel solutions developed for complex problems using his diverse knowledge of a wide variety of technology and industries
- Extensive experience in presentation of research and engineering design to industrial, governance, scientific and academic audiences
- Experienced in organization and execution of seminars, conferences, and technical training programs
