Richard J. Colvin, P.E.
Vice President Engineering, PMC BioTec Company

Mr. Colvin has over 19 years of experience in the areas of environmental consulting and research/technology development and he is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Delaware. He has worked on formulating and applying new methodologies for designing and operating biological systems treating a variety of toxic wastes and has assisted with the development and implementation of a patented thermophilic biological treatment technology for high-strength solid and liquid wastestreams. Mr. Colvin has managed and performed a number of bench- and pilot-scale biodegradation studies involving municipal, industrial, and hazardous wastestreams. He developed laboratory techniques and computer software packages for use in obtaining and analyzing respirometry data to evaluate biological process performance for design and operational control purposes. He has designed and managed two process development/treatability laboratories. He currently manages personnel focused on the development, design, and implementation of new technologies to reduce waste treatment costs for industrial and municipal clients.