Executive Team
An innovator with respect to process hardware for combustion and gasification. Ken is well versed in the theoretical and is consistent in being able to put it into commercial application. His emphasis is to maximize simplicity with no compromise to the environmental performance, reliability or efficiency. Ken has a BA in Mathematics and Physics from McMaster University in Canada and a MSc from the University of Sheffield in England
Peter V. Hewka, Ph.D. .
Vice President
In addition to being an accomplished instrumentation and controls specialist, Pete is an expert in the physics of the solid state. He pioneered the process of growing ultra pure germanium crystals for detectors used in the nuclear industry. It was one of the crystals he produced which first detected the Chornobyl reactor fallout. Pete is also multi lingual and has extensive experience in the countries of the former soviet union. His many technical accomplishments are not only related to his specialty but also to development of process control methods and their associated algorithms. Pete has a BSc from St. Josephs College in Philadelphia and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.
James R. Frederick, Ph.D.
Vice President
Formally educated as a chemical engineer and a biochemist, Jim has not only made significant contributions to process innovations but also has distinguished himself in the administrative matters related to the procurement of permits to construct and operate, developing standard operating procedures and health and safety issues. Jim has a BS degree with distinction in Biology and Mathematics and a AB with distinction in Chemistry and Physycs and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and a Post Doctoral Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University and OSDOE Ames Laboratory.
Simon S. Liang, M Sc. Eng.
Vice President
Simon is well experienced in the construction of nuclear and thermal power plants. He has extensive knowledge in the ecological area as well as the requirements for constructing systems in various locations. He has specialized in the development of projects in the Pacific Rim. Simon Has a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Feng Chia College in Taichung, Taiwan and a MSc in Civil Engineering from Villanova University.
Jean H. Paradis, B.Sc. P. Eng.
Vice President
In depth knowledge in start-up, development and management of major engineering and construction in design-build, finance and operation of projects. Extensive experience in planning, financing, export finance, and project financing. Projects include electricity generating power plants (hydroelectric and thermal), solid waste processing and disposal plants (incinerators), process plants for the oil and gas industry, cement plants, and pulp and paper. Jean holds a B.Sc. from the University of Montreal and a Civil Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal.He is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and others.
Scott A. Santora, B.Sc.
Vice President - Thermal Treatment
Scott has many years of experience in environmental regulation, site remediation, handling and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials as well as explosives and weapon of mass destruction material. He has invented special equipment for Render Safe Procedures (RSP) and disarming improvised explosive devices. He has participated in the pioneering of the most advanced means of waste neutralization. Scott was with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection prior to joining the OTTUSA team. He holds a B.Sc. from Towson University in Maryland. He is a 31 year member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.