1978, BSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville; 1991, Master's in Management Science, Stanford University; 1987, PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering, Case Western University. Formerly with: Dow Chemical; General Electric; Cummins Engine Company. 1993, Founder, MBA Polymers. Recipient of numerous awards: Technology Pioneer, World Economic Forum; Award for Innovation, Economist; Award for Innovation, Edison; Technology Laureate, Tech Museum and Intel ; Entrepreneurship Award, Ascent; EarthKeeper Award: MyHero.com; GoingGreen 100; Global CleanTech 100; California Governor's Award for Economy and Environment. Stanford Sloan Fellow.