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Richard
W. Rice, Ph.D. --
CV
Clemson University
College of Engineering and Science
PERSONAL DATA
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0909
864-656-5428 Date of Birth: April 23, 1946
Place of Birth: Greenwood, SC
Citizenship: USA
EDUCATION
PhD, Yale University, 1972, Chemical Engineering
MS, Yale University, 1972, Chemical Engineering
MPh, Yale University, 1970, Chemical Engineering
BS, Clemson University, 1968, Chemical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clemson University, 1986 - Associate Professor of Chemical
Engineering
1977 - 1986 Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
Exxon Research and Engineering Co. (Baton Rouge, LA), 1972-77
Research Engineer
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Bic Corp., Greenville SC (2000), estimated mass transfer rates.
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., Manufacturing Plant, Greenwood, SC (1994-95),
lab-scale testing of aluminum-sodium nitrate reaction to diagnose
a safety problem.
Milliken & Company, Dewey Plant, Inman, SC (1991-93), consulted
on kinetics of propyxylation of bisphenol.
American Cyanamid Co., Stamford CT Research Center (1988), discussed
ways to possibly improve reforming catalyst performance.
Celanese Corp., Charlotte NC Research Center (1984-85), uses for
PBI polymer as a catalyst support.
Westvaco Corp., Charleston, SC Research Center (1983-84), proposed
a hydrogenation catalyst deactivation research program.
HONORS AND AWARDS
NSF Fellowship, Yale University (1970-72).
J. Willard Gibbs Prize, Yale University (1968-69)
Samuel B. Earle Award, Clemson University (1968).
Tau Beta Pi Award, Clemson University (1967).
Western S. C. Section AIChE Award, Clemson University (1966).
R. F. Poole Alumni Scholarship, Clemson University (1964-68).
National Merit Scholarship, Finalist (1964).
GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING
Masters Graduates
C. E. Barthel (MS), "Kinetics of Propoxylation of Bisphenol
-A" (December 1996).
O. E. Geiculescu (MS), "Characterization of Al2O3 - and
TiO2-Supported Iridium Catalysts Using Temperature Programmed
Reduction, CO Chemisorption and Propane Hydrogenolysis Reaction" (December
1996).
Brown, J. T. (MS), "An Investigation of Bimetallic Interactions
in Pt-Re/Al2O3 and Ir-Re/ Al2O3 Catalysts" (May 1994).
Hart, J. F. (MS), "A Temperature Programmed Characterization
Study of the Bimetallic Pt-Re/ Al2O3 and Ir-Re/Al2O3 Catalyst
Systems" (May 1994).
Sarode, D. V. (MS) "A Study of Mercury-Catalyzed Aluminum
Dissolution in Concentrated Nitric Acid" (May 1993).
Keptner, D. C. (MS) "Preparation of Supported Composite
Bimetallic Catalysts and Their Use in Studying Surface Metal Interactions" (December
1989).
Bond, G. A. (MS) "Flue Gas Desulfurization by In-Duct
Dry Scrubbing Using Calcium Hydroxide" (August 1988).
Baud, R. E. (MS) "The Role of Micromixing in the Scale-Up
of Geometrically Similar Batch Reactors" (May 1988).
Pendarvis, R. W. (MS) "Experimental and Modeling Study
of Cellulosic Char Incineration" (May 1987).
Hudson, R. C. (MS) "Sulfonation of Polybenzimidazole and
Its Evaluation as a Catalyst in the Esterification of Methanol
and Acetic Acid" (August 1986).
Chien, C. C. (MS) "Computer Simulation of Sintering and
Redispersion of Supported Iridium/ Alumina Catalysts" (August
1985).
Brainovich, Jr., J. F.
(MS) "An Investigation of Solids
Segregation in Two and Three Dimensional Fluidized Beds" (August 1982).
Hahn, R. S. (MS) "A Study of the Effect of Non-Uniform
Metal Distribution on the Performance Characteristics of Catalysts
for the Methanation Reaction" (August 1982).
Lu, K. (MS) "Activity/Selectivity Comparison of Supported
Platinum and Platinum-Iridium Reforming Catalysts at Different
Pressures" (August 1981).
UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Contintuing Education
"Review Course in Kinetics and Reactor Design for Chemical
Engineers," Lecturer and
Developer, June 1980 (30), March 1981 (20), May 1989 (20),
January 1990 (10), May 1990 (20), January 1991 (10), May 1991
(20), January 1992 (10), June 1992 (20), Jan. 1993 (10), May
1993 (10), January 1994 (10), May 1994 (10), January 1995 (5),
January 1996 (5),
May 1996 (10), January
1997
(5), May 1997 (5), January 1998 (5), May 1998 (5), January
1999 (5), May 1999 (5), January 2000 (5), May 2000 (5), January
2001 (5), July 2002 (7), July 2003 (1), February 2006 (5).
"Review Course in Mass Transfer for Chemical Engineers," Lecturer,
June 1990 (20),
February 2001 (5).
Committees
Department: Member, Space Utilization (2004-2005)
Chairman, Safety (2002- )
Member, Assessment (2002- )
Chairman, Honors (2001- )
Member, Graduate Studies (1996-98)
Member, Curriculum (1988-91, 1999-2000)
Chairman, Scholarship and Awards (1986-2001, 2004-)
Member, Industrial Residency Program (1982-2000)
College: Member, International Programs (1999- )
Chairman, Scholarships and Awards (1991-93)
Member, Library (1988-94)
Member, College-Wide Seminar (1987- )
Member, Scholarships and Awards (1986- 2001)
University: Member, Council on Undergraduate Studies (2000- )
College Representative, Calhoun Honors College Committee (2000- 03)
Member, Faculty Senate Advisory Committee (1992-94)
Member, Faculty Senate Academic Policies (1992-94)
Member, University Admissions and Continuing Enrollment (1992- 93)
Member, University Scholarships and Awards (1991-94)
Senator, Faculty Senate (1991-94)
Alternate Senator, Faculty Senate (1990-91)
College Representative, Commission on Undergraduate Studies
(1989-91)
Other Services
Departmental Safety Coordinator (2002- )
Treasurer, Southeastern Catalysis Society (2002-2005)
Faculty Advisor, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Student Chapter (1978- 86)
Chairman, Western S. C. AIChE Section (1987-88)
Coordinator, ChE Graduate Seminar (1986-89)
Vice Chairman, Western S. C. AIChE Section (1986-87)
Secretary, Western S. C. AIChE Section (1985-86)
University Liaison/Contact for Western S. C. AIChE Section (1984-
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Treasurer, Western S. C. AIChE Section (1984-85)
MISCELLANEOUS
I served as the accompanying faculty member for a group of
14 Clemson students
participating in the Summer Study Abroad Program at the University
of Bristol, Bristol, U.K. during the summer of 1999.
Received an Outstanding Student Chapter Counselor Award from
AIChE in 1985.
Participant in U.S. Air
Force Summer Faculty Program, June-August 1982, Tyndall AFB, Florida. Did
research on combustion and soot characterization.
The AIChE Student Chapter won a National Award of Excellence
(Top 10%) during seven of
the eight years with R. W. Rice as faculty advisor. Only one
other school in the U.S. had
a better record.
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