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PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

The scientific consultants listed below provide expertise in multiple disciplines; analytical techniques available include optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy/electron dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectroscopy (MS), gas chromatography (GC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Several other sophisticated definitive techniques are also available, if the situation warrants these. Recently several additional scientists have indicated interest in the research results and we anticipate working on projects with them in the future.


Current Consultants

CONRAD, Diane L. ................................................................ Geologist   M.S. in Geological Sciences and Clay Chemistry,State University of New York (SUNY)--1984   State Geologist at the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, 1991-1995; Director of Environmental Programs for Salt Lake Organizing Committee, Olympic Winter Games, 2002. Currently: President, Maka Cante Associates -- Tucson, Arizona.

IYENGAR, Dr. Sampath S. .............................. Geochemist/Mineralogist   Ph.D in Materials Chemistry/Mineralogy, VA Tech--1980 M.S. in Soil Physical Chemistry, VA Tech--1972   Materials Science specialist, with strong background in the analytical characterization of materials. Developed XRD method for characterization and analysis of pharmaceutical compounds in multi-component mixtures. Currently: Analytical Manager, Technology of Materials Laboratory -- Wildomar, California.

RAGHAVAN, Dr. Ravi ............................ Chemical Engineer/Statistician   Ph.D in Chemical Engineering,Purdue University--1978 (specializing in Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation of Processes)   Leader of Unit Operations, Project "Aspen," M.I.T., 1979 Senior Systems Engineer, BF Goodrich, 1980 - 1997 Extensive training (Black Belt Six Sigma) in Applied Statistics. Currently: President, Raghavan & Associates, Inc. -- Cleveland, Ohio.

REITER, Nicholas A. ........................................... SEM/EDS Technician   Associate Degree (2-yr.) in Applied Sciences--1983 (Terra Technical College, Fremont, Ohio)   Since1984 has worked in fields of engineering technology, vacuum technology, thin films and high-temperature semiconductor chemistry. Also works on research projects in association with the McMaster Foundation for Gravity Research. Currently:Scientist, First Solar LLC -- Toledo, Ohio.

ROLL, Dr. William ..................................................... Parapsychologist   Ph.D, Parapsychology, Lund University (Sweden)--1989 M.Litt, Oxford University (England)--1957 B.A., University of California at Berkeley--1949   Roll joined the staff of the Parapsychology Laboratory at Duke University in 1957, working under Dr. J.B. Rhine until 1964. He has authored more than 100 scientific papers, edited eleven volumes of Research in Para-psychology, and written three books. In 1996 he received the "Distinguished Career in Parapsychology" award from the Parapsychological Association and in 2002 was awarded the "Dinsdale Memorial Award" for his investigations of R.S.P.K. Currently: Adjunct Professor of Parapsychology, State University of West Georgia -- Carrollton, GA.

Previous Consultants: 

LEVENGOOD, W.C. ........................................................... Biophysicist   M.S. in Biophysics, University of Michigan--1970 M.A. in Bioscience, Ball State University--1961   Research physicist at the Institute of Science and Technology and the Department of Natural Resources, University of Michigan, 1961-1970; Director of Biophysical Research for private-sector companies, 1970-1983. Has published 50+ papers, in professional scientific journals, including Nature and Science. Three papers (1994; 1995; 1999) present results of laboratory work on crop circle plants and soils. Currently: pursuing multiple research interests at Pinelandia Biophysical Laboratory -- Grass Lakes, MI.

REYNOLDS, Dr. Robert C., Jr. .................... Geologist/Clay Mineralogist   Ph.D in Geology, Washington University--1955   Roebling Medal Recipient of the Mineralogical Society of America, 2000; Frederick Hall Chair of Mineralogy, Dartmouth College, 1989-1997; President, Clay Minerals Society, 1991-1992; Chairman, Department of Earth Sciences, Dartmouth College, 1983-86; Currently: Frederick Hall Professor of Geology and Mineralogy, Emeritus, Dartmouth College -- Hanover, NH. Dr. Reynolds was a world-recognized expert in X-ray diffraction analysis of finely-dispersed layer compounds and, particularly, of clay minerals.

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