DR. JOEL T.

SHERTOK
Newark DE | 302-562-9759 | linkedin.com/in/joelshertok/ | jshertok@yahoo.com

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST / SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Senior Technologist/Manager – Chemical Process/Product Scale-up and Commercialization
- Expert Ph.D. Technologist with verified success developing innovative products and processes. Proven expertise in industrial
scale-up and process commercialization, from bench through pilot plant to final manufacturing and commercialization.
- Process / Technical Background: Proven expertise in Specialty/Commodity Chemicals, Ion Exchange, Advanced Composites,
Biotechnology, Formulated Products, Membrane Filtration/Filters, Water Purification, Low Energy Plasmas.
- Academic Research: Visiting Research Scholar: Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, New York)
- Author: “The Art of Scale-up” (Absolutely Abby Press / Absolutely Abby LLC) (www.artofscaleup.com) (4/2018)
With S. G. Kassas, “Plasma Sparks New Cold Sterilization Technique,” Food Engineering, November 2017
- Chemical Process Consultant – Process Industry Consultants (www.processindconsultants.com)
- Patents:  Patent Pending: Non-Caustic Cleaning Formulation for Heavy Food Soils  7,189,322, Charged membrane
 7,507,697, Method for oxidative cleaning of food processing equipment  7,022,274, Gas sintered carbon block & method
 6,849,185, Charged membrane  6,083,393, Hydrophilic membrane  6,039,872, Hydrophilic membrane

S ELECTED C AREER A CHIEVEMENTS

 Plasma-Assisted Diesel Liquid (PADL): Managed program to create long-range, $80K/month study using electrical plasmas to
react methane with diesel fuel creating an augmented liquid fuel: $1MM in new revenues.
 TiO2 Nano-particle Manufacturing: Technology expert for a Nanotech start-up to define process economics and external
manufacturing for manufacture of TiO2 Nano-particles for photocatalytic application: potential $1MM in gross margins.
 Green Product Development: Formulated/commercialized novel “green” cleaners/floor finishes: $200K in new revenues.
 Novel Carbon Block Technology: developed/implemented novel patented process to make carbon blocks: $100K in revenue addition
 M&A Activities: Implemented 3 bolt-on acquisitions and Chinese JV for a water company; negotiated membrane development
program with Russian-based nuclear laboratory. New technology generated $250K in incremental revenue.

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
ADVANCED PLASMA SOLUTIONS | Malvern, Pennsylvania 2015 – Present
APS IS A START-UP COMPANY DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS FOR LOW THERMAL ENERGY PLASMAS.
DIRECTOR – TECHNICAL SERVICES
Managed technical resources to implement research proposals for clients. Liaise between senior management, Contract Sales, and
the Technical team. Create apparatus/research programs and support/advise contract documentation. Report to COO and Managing
Partner.
 Coffee Roasting: Spearheaded use of plasma technology to eliminate odors arising from coffee roasters: $200K in revenue
improvement.
 Electrical Fields & Viscosity in Organic Streams: Developed an electrical-field based technology to decrease viscosity in
chocolate, thus decreasing energy costs: $100K in improved costs.
 Waste Elimination-Printed Circuits Reflow Ovens, Molten Salt Oxidation (MSO): Established $100K research contract to build/test
unique MSO pilot system to eliminate volatile organics from Printed Circuits Reflow Ovens: $250K in incremental revenue
 Automotive Technology: Steered program under contract with major automotive supplier, for use of plasma to remove carbon
deposits from engine parts: $100K revenue potential.
 Plasma-Assisted Diesel Liquid (PADL): Managed long-range, $80K/month study using plasmas to react methane with diesel fuel
creating an augmented liquid fuel. Process is being scaled to semi-works unit: $1MM in potential gross margins.
PROCESS INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. | Newark, Delaware 2014 – Present
ADVISES PROCESS-RELATED COMPANIES ON TECHNICAL ISSUES RELATED TO PROCESS/PRODUCT SCALE-UP AND COMMERCIALIZATION.
PRESIDENT / SENIOR CONSULTANT
Advise process-related companies on technical, manufacturing, financial, and legal issues related to process/product scale-up and
commercialization. This includes regulatory considerations, intellectual property issues, and grant applications.
 Selenium Removal: Provided technical and financial guidance, lined up external manufacturing, and provide process economics for
media to remove selenium at the 2-ppb level from waste water: $200K in revenues
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 TiO2 Nano-particle Manufacturing: Technical expert for Nanotech start-up to define process economics and find financing and
external manufacturing for manufacture of TiO2 Nano-particles for photocatalytic application: $1MM in revenue potential.
 Laparoscopic Surgery Gases / Filtration Media, Testing Methodologies: Provided expertise on filtration media and testing
methodology for filter design to eliminate gases emanating from laparoscopic surgery sites: worth $250K to client company.
 Nylon Membrane Line Study: Contracted to evaluate failing project to manufacture nylon membrane for plasmaphoresis
apparatus – recommended corrective process improvement: $1MM in saved costs to Client Company.
 Powdered Activated Carbon Pharmaceutical Product: Evaluated process and economics of novel powdered activated carbon
product for pharmaceutical company: new process worth $500K to Client Company.
 Carbon Block Gas Clean-up: Defined economics for compression molding designs for carbon block to be used in gas clean-up, and
developed production costs: this is $250K program for Client Company.

ROCHESTER MIDLAND CORPORATION | Rochester, New York 2006 – 2014

SPECIALTY MANUFACTURER OF INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS, WATER TREATMENTS, AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS WITH $100M ANNUAL REVENUES.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY, REGULATORY, AND SAFETY
Directed 10-person group in product/process development. Revamped Safety & Regulatory Departments for OSHA/EPA Process Safety
Management and Global Harmonization (GHS) regulations. Prepared for ISO certification; contact to European subsidiary for REACH
compliance.
 Boiler Scale: Developed new formulations for suppression of scale in boilers and biofilm in cooling towers - $100K revenue.
 “Green” Commercial Fryer Cleaners: Developed grease cleaner using surfactants to remove baked-on grease. This added
$50K/year in additional revenues. Also developed/commercialized new formulation that used hydrogen peroxide to remove
grease ($100K in revenues).
 “Green” Floor Finish: Formulated floor finishes without zinc or calcium catalysts and obtained EcoLogo “green “certification:
($50K/year).
 Merger / Integration with Ashland Corporation Water Chemistry Division: Executed rationalization of water product portfolio
into single product grouping and adapted Ashland products for RMC manufacturing. Added $1M to bottom revenue line.
 Accident Investigation: Spearheaded Accident/Incident Investigation Board after employee injury on deficient machinery.
Recommendations led to complete revamping of safety interlocks and operating procedures.

GRAVER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Newark, DE 2000 – 2006

SPECIALTY SEPARATIONS & PURIFICATION COMPANY (ION EXCHANGE, FILTRATION, AND CARBON-BASED PURIFICATION) - $80M/YEAR REVENUE.
VICE PRESIDENT – TECHNOLOGY
Commercialized/patented carbon block manufacture technology ($100K), synthesized zeolite as replacement for ion exchange water
softening ($50K), developed porous titanium metal filters ($50K). Supported 3 acquisitions (M&A) and Chinese JV; negotiated
technology transfer program with Russian laboratory ($250K in incremental revenues).
PALL-GELMAN MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CENTER | Pensacola, FL 1995 – 2000
SPECIALIZING IN FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY WITH $1.5B IN REVENUES.
SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEMBRANE R&D
Recruited and managed 29-person R&D organization, including planning and administering $3M budget.
Developed: novel membrane for glucose/pregnancy tests ($150K in revenues), new PTFE lamination process ($100K in revenues);
novel patented charged membrane systems ($50K in revenues); protein absorber membranes (new business - $75K in revenues).

A CADEMIC E XPERIENCE
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Rochester, New York 2015 – 2016
VISITING SCHOLAR-COLLEGE OF CHEMISTRY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
Developed NSF and RIT grant requests to support polymer membrane research programs within the Chemistry Department.

E DUCATION AND P ROFESSIONAL D EVELOPMENT

Ph.D. & M.A., Chemical Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ B.E., Chemical Engineering, The Cooper Union, New York, NY
Professional Development:
Fundamentals of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, The GMP Institute Project Management Workshop, Fred Pryor Careertrack
Fundamentals of Filtration Technology, Center for Professional Advancement Training and background in Statistical Process Control
Fundamentals of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Center for Professional Advancement