RESUME

Dr. J. Michael Robinson

ADDRESS Business The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX 79762 Office: 432-552-2237 (FAX: -2236) E-Mail: robinson_m@utpb.edu

(rev1/18/09)

EDUCATION

1967 1969 1973

BS Chemistry, Louisiana Tech University MS Chemistry, Louisiana Tech University PhD Organic Chemistry, Louisiana State University

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 1996-Pres 1994-96 1993-94 1981-92 1976-80 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74 1971-73 1969-71 1967-69 Ellen and Bill Nol Distinguished Professor for Energy Research, UTPB, Odessa, TX. Ashbel Smith Professor, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX. Professor, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX. Associate Professor, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX. Assistant Professor, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX. Postdoctoral Teaching-Research Associate, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. National Institute of Health Postdoctoral Research Award, CA 02437, Dept. of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Research Assistant, National Institute of Health grant NS 09930 to Dr. G.R. Newkome, LSU. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE Aug. 84-June 85 June-Aug. 1969 June-Aug. 1968 Gulf Oil Exploration and Production Co., Monahans, TX. Part-time; to separate oil emulsions. Continental Can Co., Hodge, LA. Employed as an analytical chemist to determine the extent of environmental pollution in the waters downstream from the paper mill. Dow Chemical Co., Plaquemine, LA. Research and development and operation of a bench scale pilot plant for fluid bed oxychlorination of unsaturated substrates.

HONORS NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (1974-1975) Nominee & Finalist for Amoco Outstanding Teacher Award (UTPB), 1978, 1987, 1991, 1992. Ashbel Smith Professor of Chemistry (Jan. 1, 1994-1996) Ellen and Bill Nol Distinguished Professor for Energy Research (Sept.1, 1996-present) Honorary Member, Xi Zeta Chap. of Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society, 1998-Pres UTPB Nominee for the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor, Fall 2004. Whos Who in America, Whos Who in Science & Engineering, etc., 2004-2008 Hearst Energy Technology Award, Apr. 14, 2008. Presidents Outstanding Research Award, UTPB, Apr. 15, 2008. OTHER EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS Waters Practical Course in Liquid Chromatography, Sept., 1978.

ACTG 600, Graduate leveling course for MBA at UTPB, Summer 1987. ECON 600, Graduate leveling course for MBA at UTPB, Fall 1987. MRKG 600, Graduate leveling course for MBA at UTPB Summer 1988. FINC 600, Graduate leveling course for MBA at UTPB, Fall 1990. NMR Concepts & Operating Techniques, Workshop I, University of Rhode Island, July 10-19, 1994. American Chemical Society Short Course, 2D-NMR, Chicago, Aug. 1995. Bruker NMR Short Course, AVANCE I, Billerica, MA, Feb. 10-17, 1996. NIST Mass Spectrometry Software Short Course, Dallas, TX 1998. American Chemical Society Workshop, Leadership Training, Phoenix, AZ, Feb. 1999. Electrosynthesis Short Course, Applied Electrodialysis, Clearwater Beach, FL , Nov. 1999. ACS Short Course, Chem. Engr. & Proc. Fundamentals, Chicago, IL, Aug. 2001. Intelligen Short Course, Super-Pro Designer (Chem. Engr. Proc. SW), San Jose, CA, Jan. 2002. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND POSITIONS Amer. Chem. Soc. Am. Chem. Soc. Permian Basin Section Chair, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007 Am. Chem. Soc. Permian Basin Section Chair Elect, 1999. Medicinal Chemistry Division, ACS (1975-1981) Organic Chemistry Division, ACS Fuel Chemistry Division, ACS Indust. Chem & Sepn. Div., ACS Other Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES (brief list) Internal UTPB Chemistry Discipline Chair (1978-present) Health Professions Advisory Com. (1976-present) Laboratory Policy Committee (1976-1995) Faculty Research Council (1980-1991) Intellectual Property Committee (1978-present) Faculty Senate (1979-81, 1987-89, 1992-93) Envir. Health & Safety Com. (1996-2002) Charter Advisor, ACS Student Affiliate (1978-2006, 2007-present) UTPB Budget & Planning Committee (2000-2002) UTPB Grant Development Review Panel (2000-present) Peer Reviewer (about 3 papers per year, J. of Org. Chem., J. of Membrane Science) Western Regional Biomass Grant Review Panel (DOE), Spring 1998 American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund Type B Grant Reviewer, 2000, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08. NSF Grant Reviewer: EPSCOR RII grant 2007, and New Direction Grant, 2008, ACS Reviewer for SW Regional High School Teaching Award (2002) CONSULTING (Brief List) Aerospace General (rocket fuel), Gold Dome Mining (process metallurgy), N. Amer. Brine Control (waste oil recovery), Penatek (computer program for foundry), Dameron Oil Co. (several projects) Western Corp. of N. Amer. (envir. chem), Brush Across Texas (bleaching strawflowers) Permian Chemical (environmental emissions), City of Odessa (waste water reuse), Emcat (emission catalysis and fuel economy), Recovery & Reclamation, Inc. (battery recycling) St. Genevieve, CAN (assay, exploration, mining) Continental Products (synth. of corrosion inhibitor) Mel Mathis Properties (mine exploration)

RESEARCH GRANTS FUNDED (about $3.2 million) NIH Postdoctoral Research Award, "Ergolines as Potential Prolactin Inhibitors," CA02437, $13,000, 7/15/74-7/16/75. ACS Petroleum Research Fund, Type G, "The Chemistry of Organic Thiazyls," #10174G, $9,000, 9/1/77-8/31/80.

UTPB Special Research Equipment & Special Document Request, $951, 1980. ACS Small College Chemical Abstracts Grant, American Chemical Society, $4,650/yr during 1980-89 for a total of $41,850. UTPB Faculty Research Award, $3,012, summer 1985. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/87-5/31/90. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/90-5/31/93. DOE Energy Related Laboratory Equipment Grants, several grants in 1993 totaling $72,012. The National Science Foundation's Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Program, "NMR Concepts & Operating Techniques, Workshop I," $3,000 (plus room and board), July 10-19, 1994. UTPB Travel Grant to attend NSF workshop, $596, July 1994. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/93-5/31/96. DOE Energy Related Laboratory Equipment Grants, several grants in 1994 totaling $64,841. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE), "Preparation of Biomass Derived Transportation Fuels," $75,000, 9/7/94 - 6/7/95. DOE Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Advanced Research Projects, "A Mild, Chemical Conversion of Cellulose to Hexane and Other Hydrocarbon Fuels," $910,000, 12/15/95 - 8/31/98. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/96-5/31/99. DOE Energy Related Laboratory Equipment Grants, 4 grants in 1995 totaling $ 21,135. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, Special Funding for US Patent, 1996 (estimated) $ 45,000. DOE Energy Related Laboratory Equipment Grants, 2 grants in 1996 totaling $ 6,982. DOE Energy Related Laboratory Equipment Grants, 2 grants in 1997 totaling $ 44,690. UT System Lands Office Equipment Transfer, 1997 totaling about $ 80,000. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/99-5/31/02. UTPB Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, Solvent Refining and Decolorization of Waste Motor Oil for Use in Fuel Blending, $ 26,000, 6/1/00-8/31/00. UTPB Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, Differential Pressure Electrohydrolytic Manufacture of Hydrochloric Acid, $ 17,500, 6/1/00-8/31/00. UTPB Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, Solvent Refining and Decolorization of Waste Motor Oil for Use in Fuel Blending, $ 6,019, 6/1/01-8/31/01. UTPB Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, Electrohydrolytic Manufacture of Hydrobromic Acids, $26,000, 6/1/01-8/31/01. Inter Con Grant, (Summer Research Support for High School Teacher & Two Students) $3,800, 6/1/018/31/01. UTPB Research Enhancement Award, Chemical liquefaction of Biomass to Hydrocarbon Fuels: Continuous Electrochemical Reduction, $25,000, 1/1/02-8/31/02. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Advanced Technology Program, Chemical liquefaction of Biomass to Hydrocarbon Fuels: Continuous Electrochemical Reduction, $175,000, 1/1/02-12/31/03. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/02-5/31/05. UTPB Research Enhancement Grant (instrument upgrades) $29,000, 8/11/03. Spectrum Labs Phenols Recovery from Wastewater by Selextract Membranes, $25,000, 12/1/03-12/31/04. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/05-5/31/08. UT System Perm. Univ. Fund, Faculty Star Retention Grant, $195,000, 7/1/05. UTPB Faculty Development Fund for Academic Excellence, $8,824, 12/20/05. UT System Perm. Univ. Fund, Faculty Star Retention Grant, $130,500, 10/1/07. Chevron Technology Ventures, Inc. Biomass Refining by Selective Chemical Reactions, $600,000, 7/2/07-7/1/09. The Robert A. Welch Foundation, "Chemistry Department Research Grant," $75,000, 6/1/08-5/31/11.

INDUSTRIAL PUBLICATIONS 7. Robinson, J.M.; Davis, D.R., several Interim Reports, R & D of New Mexico Aragon Hill Fault Block for Gold Mineralization, 2003. (Proprietary, TX investment group). 6. Robinson, J.M.; Davis, D.R., Interim Report(s), Reconnaissance and Sampling for Potential Platinum Group Mineralization Near Lovelock, NV, August, 2000. (Proprietary, TX investment group). 5. Robinson, J.M., Suitability of the MHO Fire Assay and Silver Nitrate Fusion Methods for Evaluating Potential PGM Mineralization in NV and AZ, 1992. (for St. Genevieve Mining Co.)

4. Robinson, J.M.; Ehdaie, S. "A Research Report on Semi-Production Plant Tests for Crude Oil Recovery from the Muldoon, Texas SWD Facility Using Centrifugal and Chemical Separation Methods", September, 1987, 21 pp. (Proprietary publication for North American Brine Control) 3. Robinson, J.M.; Ehdaie, S. "Water and Soil Compatibility Study in the City of Odessa Wastewater Reuse Project (by UTPB), March, 1987, 31 pp. 2. Robinson, J.M.; Ehdaie, S. "Pilot Plant Tests on Oilfield Wastes for Crude Oil Recovery With a Dry Solid Product for Disposal", Dec. 1986, 49 pp. (Proprietary for North American Brine Control, Inc.) 1. Robinson, J.M.; Ehdaie, S. "Research Report on Sludge Disposal Project for Gulf Oil Exploration and Production Co.", July, 1985, 51 pp. (Proprietary for Gulf Oil). PATENTS 6. Robinson, J.M. "Alcohol Fuels by Catalytic Hydrogenolysis of Biomass Carbohydrates, (in progress). 5. Robinson, J.M. "Biomass digestions to platform chemicals by microwaves and saltwater," (provis appl. 8/22/07, pending Aug. 08). 4. Robinson, J.M. "Continuous Process for Hydrocarbon Fuels from Biomass," (pending 10/2/06, pub. July 08). 3. Robinson, J.M. "Lactones as Oxygenate Fuel Additives, (pending Nov. 8, 2005; denied 2008). 2. Robinson, J.M. "Catalyst Enhanced Solvent Refining of Waste Motor Oil, (proprietary technology 2003). 1. Robinson, J.M. "Process for Producing Hydrocarbon Fuels", U.S. Patent No. 5,516,960, May 14, 1996. PUBLICATIONS (in progress) 32. Robinson, J.M.; et al., Intercepted Hydrolysis Strategies for Biomass Refineries, Energy and Fuels 2008 (full paper, to be submitted). 31. Robinson, J.M.; Banuelos, E.; Bentley, M.A.; Cook-DesOrmeaux, S.K.; Hausam, M.P.; Pon, J.T.; Shull, L.W., Electrohydrolysis Recycling of Chloride and Bromide Salts into Acid and Base, J. Membrane Sci. 2008. 30. Robinson, J.M.; Barrett, S.R.; Nhoy, K.; Pandey, R.K.; Phillips, J.; Rameriz, O.; Rodriquez, R.I., Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Sulfur in Biomass , Energy & Fuels, accepted: Dec. 2008. PUBLICATIONS (in print) 29. Robinson, J.M.; Burrow, J.; Caudle, R.; Galvan, L. Intercepted Hydrolysis Strategies for Biomass Refineries, ACS FUEL Chemistry Preprints 2005, 50(2), 671. 28. Robinson, J.M; Burgess, C.E.; Bentley, M.A.; Brasher, C.D.; Horne, B.O.; Lillard, D.M.; Macias, J.M.; Maruffo, L.D.; Mandal, H.D.; Mills, S.C.; OHara, K.D.; Pon, J.T.; Raigoza, A.F.; Sanchez, E.H.; Villarreal, J.S.; Qian Xiang Polyols: An Alternative Sugar Platform for Conversion of Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals, Chapter in ACS Symposium Series: Feedstocks for the Future: Renewables for the Production of Chemicals and Materials, Nov., 2005. 27. Robinson, J.M; Burgess, C.E.; Bentley, M.A.; Brasher, C.D.; Horne, B.O.; Lillard, D.M.; Macias, J.M.; Mandal, H.D.; OHara, K.D.; Mills, S.C.; Pon, J.T.; Raigoza, A.F.; Sanchez, E.H.; Villarreal, J.S. The use of catalytic hydrogenation to intercept carbohydrates in a dilute acid hydrolysis of biomass to effect a clean separation from lignin, Biomass & Bioenergy, 2004, 26(5), 473-483. 26. Phillips, C.P.; Robinson, J.M., Quantum Riddles Part I: Charge, A Case for Causality, Galilean Electrodynamics, Sept. 2002 (website preprint), Nov-Dec. 2004, 15(6), 103-112. 25. Robinson, J.M; Mechalke, E.J.; Barber, W.C.; Holland, P.L.; Rogers, T.E. Electrohydrolysis Recycling of Waste Iodide Salts into Hydriodic Acid for the Chemical Conversion of Biomass into Liquid Hydrocarbons, J. Membrane Sci. 2000, 179, 109. 24. Robinson, J.M.; Herndon, P.T.; Holland, P.L.; Marrufo, L.D. Regeneration and Recovery of Hydriodic Acid after Reduction of Polyols to Fuels, Organ. Process Res. & Dev. 1999, 3(5), 352. 23. Robinson, J.M; Banuelos, E.B.; Barber, W.C.; Burgess, C.E.; Chau, C.; Chesser, A.A.; Garrett, M.H.; Goodwin, C.H.; Holland, P.L.; Horne, B.O.; Marrufo, L.D.; Mechalke, E.J.; Rashidi, J.R.; Reynolds, B.D.; Rogers, T.E.; Sanchez, E.H.; Villarreal, J.S. Chemical Conversion of Biomass Polysaccharides to Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels and Chemicals, ACS FUEL Chemistry Preprints, 1999, 44(2), 224. 22. Robinson, J.M.; Burgess, C.E.; OHara, K.; Rashidi, J.; Sanchez, E.H.; Greenwood, P.F. Conversion of Low Rank Coals and Lignins to Phenolic Products by Catalytic Hydrogenolysis in Aqueous Base, American Chemical Society FUEL Chemistry Preprints, 1998, 43(2) 335. 21. Robinson, J.M.; Ahmed, M.; Alaniz, N.J.; Boyles, T.P.; Brasher, C.D.; Floyd, K.A.; Holland, P.L.; Marrufo, L.D.; McMahan, T.L.; Middleton, S.; OHara, K.D.; Pack, M.J.; Reynolds, B.D.;Rodriquez, R.R.; Sawyer, D.E.; Sharp, E.; Simpson, S.L.; Vanlandingham, C.L.; Velasquez, R.S.; Welch, B.M.; Wright, C.D. "Pyridine Syntheses II. Condensation Routes Toward Streptonigrin Ring C," J. Hetero. Chem. 1998, 35, 65.

20. Robinson, J.M.; Burgess, C.E.; Mandal, H.D.; Brasher, C.D.; OHara, K.; Holland, P.L. Unique Fractionation of Biomass to Polyols Provides Inexpensive Feedstock for Liquid Fuels Process, American Chemical Society FUEL Chemistry Preprints, 1996, 41(3) 1090. 19. Robinson, J.M. A Mild, Chemical Conversion of Cellulose to Hexene and Other Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels and Additives, ACS Fuel Chemistry Preprints, 1995, 40(3), 729. 18. Robinson, J.M.; Brent, L.W.; Chhan, C.; Floyd, K.A.; Gillham, S.L.; McMahan, T.L.; Magda, D.J.;Motycka, T.J.; Pack, M.J.; Roberts, A.L.; Sealy, L.A.; Simpson, S.L.; Smith, R.R.; Zalesny, K.N. New Preparation of Pyridines from Enaminonitriles, J. Org. Chem. 1992, 57, 7352. 17. Wiley, J.; Robinson, J.M.; Ehdaie, S.; Chen, E.C.M.; Chen, E.S.D.; Wentworth, W.E. The Determination of Absolute Electron Affinities of the Purines and Pyrimidines in DNA and RNA from Reversible Reduction Potentials, Biophys. Biochem. Res. Commun. 1991, 180, 841. 16. Robinson, J.M.; Flynn, E.T.; McMahan, T.L.; Simpson, S.L.; Trisler, J.T.; Conn, K.B. Benzoin Enediol Dianion and Hydroxide Ion in DMSO: A Single Electron Transfer Reduction System Driven by the Irreversible Benzillic Acid Rearrangement, J. Org. Chem. 1991, 56, 6710. 15. Robinson, J.M.; Daniel, G.T.; Hale, S.J. Stereochemistry of the Dehydration of 1,2-Diphenylpropanols via IodoIntermediates, J. Org. Chem. 1986, 51, 109. 14. Cassady, J.M.; Howie, G.A.; Robinson, J.M.; Stammos, I.K. Methyl -(Bromomethyl)acrylate, Organic Syntheses 1983, 61, 77. 13. Newkome, G.R.; Roper, J.M.; Robinson, J.M. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 55. Synthesis and Conformational Studies of Substituted 1,2-Diaryl- and Heteroarylbenzenes. Synthesis of Benzopyridinocyclophanes, J. Org. Chem. 1980, 45, 4380. 12. Nichols, D.E.; Robinson, J.M.; Li, G.S.; Cassady, J.M.; Floss, H.G. An Improved Synthesis of 1-Benzoyl-4-keto1,2,2a,3,4,5-hexahydrobenz[cd]indole, Org. Prep. Proc. Int. 1977, 9, 277. 11. Crider, A.M.; Robinson, J.M.; Floss, H.G.; Cassady, J.M.; Clemmens, J.A. Ergot Alkaloids. Synthesis of 6Alkyl-8-ergolenes and 6-Methyl-8-aminoergolines as Potential Prolactin Inhibitors, J. Med. Chem. 1977, 20, 1473. 10. Newkome, G.R.; Robinson, J.M. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 22. Condensation Reactions of 2Substituted Pyridines, J. Org. Chem. 1976, 41, 2536. 9. Cassady, J.M.; Floss, H.G.; Li, G.S.; Robinson, J.M.; Clemmens, J.A. Ergot Alkaloids. Synthesis of 6-Methyl-8ergolenes as Inhibitors of Prolactin Release, J. Med. Chem. 1975, 18, 892. 8. Newkome, G.R.; Robinson, J.M.; Islam, N.B. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 21. Synthesis of Hexa(2pyridyl)benzene and Corresponding Substituted Cyclopentenolone Intermediates, J. Org. Chem. 1975, 40, 3514. 7. Newkome, G.R.; Robinson, J.M.; Sauer, J.D. Pyrolysis of 2-Bis(methylthio)methylpyridine S-oxides. Synthesis of Substituted 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehydes, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Comm. 1974, 410. 6. Newkome, G.R.; Robinson, J.M. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 13. Reactions of N(2pyridylmethylene)aniline. Evidence of Traces of Cyanide Ion in N,N-Dimethylformamide, Tetrahedron Lett. 1974, 691. 5. Newkome, G.R.; Robinson, J.M. Multidentate Chelating Agents: Macrocyclic Azaethers, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Comm. 1973, 831. 4. Newkome, G.R.; Robinson, J.M.; Bhacca, N.S. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 8. A One-Step Synthesis of 2-Hydroxy-4H-quinolizin-4-ones, J. Org. Chem. 1973, 38, 2234. 3. Trisler, J.C.; Doty, J.K.; Robinson, J.M. The Reaction of Benzil With Methylsulfinyl Carbanion. II. A Study of the Reaction Mechanism, J. Org. Chem. 1969, 34, 3421. 2. Robinson, J.M. Ph.D. Dissertation: "2,6-Pyridinophanes and Related Heteromacrocycles," September, 1973. 1. Robinson, J.M. M.S. Thesis: The Reaction of Benzil With Methylsulfinyl Carbanion. The Role of cis- ,Dibenzoylstyrene in the Reaction Mechanism, August, 1969. RECENT PRESENTATIONS (selected list) 47. Trace Sulfur Determination in Biomass Using ED-XRF, J. Michael Robinson, Kevin Nhoy, Joseph Phillips, Rajesh K. Pandey, 235th ACS Nat. Mtg., New Orleans, LA, Apr 6-10, 2008. 46. Trace Sulfur Determination in Biomass Using ED-XRF, J. Michael Robinson, Kevin Nhoy, Joseph Phillips, NSF LS-AMP 9th Annual Resh. Conf., San Antonio, TX Sept. 28-29, 2007. 45. Platform Chemicals from Biomass via Saltwater and Microwaves J. Michael Robinson, A. Arce, S. Barrett, T. Byrd, R. Caudle, S. Davila, L. Orona, J. Phillips, E. Salinas, D. Worth, 234th ACS Nat. Mtg., Boston, MA, Aug 1922, 2007, I&EC 14. 44. Biomass Refining by Selective Chemical Reactions J. Michael Robinson, Chevron Technology Ventures invited lectures, Houston TX, May 22, 2007. 43. Intercepted Hydrolysis Strategies for Biomass Refineries J. Michael Robinson, Jessica Burrow, Robert Caudle, and

Luis Galvan, 230th ACS Nat. Mtg, Washington, DC, Aug 28-Sept 2, 2005, FUEL 121. 42. Aldoses to Aldonic Acids J. Michael Robinson, Amanda Kelly, NSF LS-AMP 7th Annual Research Conf., UT Dallas, Dallas, TX, Sept 21-23, 2005. 41. SeleXtract hollow fiber membrane concentration and recovery of phenols from refinery wastewater, J.M. Robinson, Myra Fierro, Carl Gonzales, Bailey Morgan, Kelly Sprawls, 229th ACS Nat. Mtg, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005, CHED 214. 40. Selective biomass fractionation in a Flow Reactor, J. Michael Robinson, Jessica Burrow, Louis Ornelas, Luis Galvan, Robert K. Caudle, 229th ACS Nat. Mtg, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005, CHED 191. 39. Selective Fractionation by Acidic Hydrolysis of Biomass in a Flow Reactor, J. Michael Robinson, Jessica Burrow, Louis Ornelas, Robert K. Caudle, NSF LS-AMP 6th Annual Research Conf., UTEP, El Paso TX, Sept 22-24, 2004. (Jessica & Louis won 1st place Award for Best Poster) 38. Performance Characterization and Technology Transfer of SeleXtract Concentration and Recovery of Phenols (Cresylic Acid) from Refinery Wastewater, J. Michael Robinson, Myra Fierro, Carl Gonzales, Bailey Morgan, Kelly Sprawls, NSF LS-AMP 6th Annual Research Conf., UTEP, El Paso TX, Sept 22-24, 2004. (2nd place Poster). 37. Use of Catalytic hydrogenation to intercept carbohydrates in a dilute acid hydrolysis of biomass to effect a clean separation from lignin, Robinson, J.M; Burgess, C.E.; Bentley, M.A.; Brasher, C.D.; Horne, B.O.; Lillard, D.M.; Macias, J.M.; Mandal, H.D.; OHara, K.D.; Mills, S.C.; Pon, J.T.; Raigoza, A.F.; Sanchez, E.H.; Villarreal, J.S., 227th ACS Nat. Mtg, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004, CELL Abst. # 146. 36. Continuous Electrochemical Reduction of Iodine in Biomass to Fuel Process, J. M. Robinson, Patcheamalle Nandakumar, T. Millstead, L.S. Ornelas, 204th Electrochemical Soc. Mtg, Orlando,FL, October 12-17, 2003. 35. Biomass-to-Fuels: Chemical Processing Choices, J. Michael Robinson, Annette F. Raigoza, 225th Amer. Chem. Soc. National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-26, 2003, PRES # 15. 34. Conversion of Polyhydric Alcohols into Hydrocarbons; The Search for a Coupled Reducing Agent, J.M. Robinson, P. Nandakumar, Thomas Millstead, Louis S. Ornelas, 225th ACS Nat. Mtg, New Orleans, LA, March 23-26, 2003, CHED # 1024. 33. Chemical Conversion of Biomass into Liquid Fuels, J. Michael Robinson, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), Midland, TX , April 8, 2003. 32. Conversion of Polyhydric Alcohols into Hydrocarbons; The Search for a Coupled Reducing Agent, J.M. Robinson, Louis Ornelas, NSF LS-AMP 4th Annual Research Conf., UTEP, El Paso TX Oct 3-5, 2002. (1st place Award) 31. Pressure-flow Electrohydrolysis Studies of Bromide Salts, J. Michael Robinson,* Guadalupe T. Aranda, Philip Graves, Justin T. Pon, Joshua M. Sadtler, Cynthe L. Sims, 223rd Amer. Chem. Soc. National Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 7-11, 2002, CHED # 539. 30. Using SAACS for Education About Chemistry Related Fields, J. Michael Robinson,* J.V.Russell,, Philip E. Graves, Sabrina L. Ruiz, Kelly S. Sprawls, 223rd Amer. Chem. Soc. National Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 7-11, 2002, CHED # 1053. 29. Identification of Structure of 70 isomers of C12 Jet Fuel From Biomass Carbohydrates, J. Michael Robinson, Josh M. Sadler, Mathew Nzere, 221st ACS National Mtg, San Diego, CA, March 29-April 4, 2001, CHED # 181. 28. Catalyst Assisted Solvent Refining of Waste Oil, J.M. Robinson, Andrew L. Washington, Jr., Sara Blue, Joel Cox, J.T. Davis, 221st ACS Nat. Mtg, San Diego, CA, March 29-April 4, 2001, CHED 502. 27. Electrohydrolysis Recycling of Waste Salts into Hydrochloric and Hydroiodic Acids for the Chemical Conversion of Biomass into Liquid Hydrocarbons, J.M Robinson,* E. Banuelos, W.C. Barber, II, M.A. Bentley, S.K. CookDesOrmeaux, M.P. Hausam, P.L. Holland, E.J. Mechalke, J.T. Pon, T.E.Rogers, L.W. Shull, 221st ACS National Mtg, San Diego, CA, March 29-April 4, 2001, CHED # 355. 26. Fractionation of Biomass to Polyols: Catalyst and Condition Studies, J. Michael Robinson, Melissa A. Bentley, Caroline E. Burgess, Danny M. Lillard, Justin T. Pon, Ernie H. Sanchez, 221st Amer. Chem. Soc. National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 29-April 4, 2001, CHED # 208. 25. Electrochemical Recovery and Reuse of Hydrogen Iodide for Biomass Processing into Liquid Fuels, J.M. Robinson,* Eric J. Mechalke, T.E. Rogers, P.L. Holland, W.C. Barber, II, 13th International Forum for Electrolysis in the Chemical Industry, Clearwater Beach, FL, Nov. 1999. 24. Chemical Conversion of Biomass Polysaccharides to Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels and Chemicals,Robinson, J.M; Banuelos, E.B.; Barber, W.C.; Burgess, C.E.; Chau, C.; Chesser, A.A.; Garrett, M.H.; Goodwin, C.H.; Holland, P.L.; Horne, B.O.; Marrufo, L.D.; Mechalke, E.J.; Rashidi, J.R.; Reynolds, B.D.; Rogers, T.E.; Sanchez, E.H.; Villarreal, J.S. 217th ACS Nat. Mtg, Anaheim, CA, March 21-25, 1999, FUEL Abst. # 34. 23. Why Undergraduate Students Should Do Research, J.M. Robinson, American Chemical Society Permian Basin Section Meeting, Odessa, TX, Feb. 9, 1999. 22. Student Research in Chemistry at UTPB, J.M. Robinson, UTPB Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society, Odessa, TX, Jan. 28, 1999. 21. Chemical Conversion of Biomass Polysaccharides to Hydrocarbon Fuels, J.M. Robinson, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Feb. 4, 1998.

20. Synthesis of Penta Substituted Pyridines: Models of Streptonigrin Ring C, J.M. Robinson, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Feb. 3, 1998. 19. The Application of Water Splitting Membrane Technology to Potassium and Sodium Iodide, J.M. Robinson,* Eric J. Mechalke,* T.E. Rogers, P.L. Holland, W.C. Barber, 215th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 29-April 2, 1998, I&EC Abst. # 51. 18. Conversion of Low Rank Coals and Lignins to Phenolic Products by Catalytic Hydrogenolysis in Aqueous Base, J.M. Robinson,* Caroline E. Burgess, K. OHara, J. Rashidi, E.H. Sanchez, P.F. Greenwood, 215th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 29-April 2, 1998, FUEL Abst. # 4. 17. Reduction of Gluconic Acid with Hydriodic Acid to Form Caprolactones, J.M. Robinson,* Anita A. Chesser, L.D. Marrufo, J. S. Villareal, C.H. Goodwin, 215th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 29April 2, 1998, ORGN Abst. # 192. 16. Reductive Cleavage of Biomass Lignins to Phenols and Other Compounds Using Hydriodic Acid, J.M. Robinson,* Laura D. Marrufo, Caroline E. Burgess, 215th ACS National Mtg, Dallas, TX, March 29-April 2, 1998, ORGN Abst. # 200. 15. How to Boil Sugar Water into Gasoline. How Sweet It Is! J.M. Robinson, Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists, Midland, TX, May 21, 1997. 14. Chemical Reductions of Biomass Polysaccharides to Liquid Hydrocarbon Materials, J.M. Robinson, American Chemical Society, Permian Basin Section Meeting, Odessa, TX, Oct. 16, 1996. 13. New Method of Biomass Analysis for Carbohydrate & Lignin Contents, J.M.Robinson,* C.E.Burgess, C.D. Brasher, K. OHara, 212th ACS Nat. Mtg, Orlando, FL, Aug. 26-30, 1996, CELL Abst. 120. 12. Unique Fractionation of Biomass to Polyols Provides Inexpensive Feedstock for Liquid Fuels Process, J.M. Robinson,* C.E. Burgess, H.D. Mandal, C.D. Brasher, K. OHara, P.L. Holland, 212th ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL, Aug. 26-30, 1996, FUEL Abstract # 90. 11. High Boiling Alcohols and Ethers for Fuel Blending from Renewable Biomass Resources, J.M. Robinson,* C.D. Brasher, H.D. Mandal, L.D. Marrufo, S.L. Mouton, F. Ornales, T.E. Rogers, K.O. Williams, 212th ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL, Aug. 26-30, 1996, ORGN Abst. # 336. 10. Chemical Reduction of Biomass Polysaccharides to Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels, J.M. Robinson,* N.J. Alaniz, D.J. Beech, C.D. Brasher, C.E. Burgess, C. Chau, R. Fields, P.T. Herndon, P.L. Holland, H.D. Mandal, L.D.Marrufo, R.B. McCleery, J.L. Miller, S.C. Mills, S.L. Mouton, K. OHara, F. Ornales, B.D. Reynolds, K.O. Williams, R.W. Valentine, 212th ACS National Mtg, Orlando, FL, Aug. 26-30, 1996, ORGN Abst # 148. 9. Regeneration and Recovery of Hydriodic Acid After Reduction of Sugars to Fuels, J.M. Robinson,* P.T. Herndon, P.L. Holland, L.D. Marrufo, 212th ACS. National Mtg, Orlando, FL, Aug. 26-03, 1996, INOR Abstract # 139. 8. New Chemistry Boils Sugar Water into Gasoline in One Hour. How Sweet It Is! Texas Renewables 95 Conference, El Paso, TX, Nov. 17, 1995. 7. A Mild, Chemical Conversion of Cellulose to Hexene and Other Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels and Additives, J.M. Robinson, 210th ACS National Mtg, Chicago, IL Aug. 20-25, 1995, FUEL Abst # 72 of Biomass Fuels Symposium. 6. Panelist Member for What is Needed for Biofuels to Play a Significant Role in Texas' Transportation Future? in the Building Markets For Texas Bioenergy Conference, Austin, TX August 3, 1995, sponsored by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association. 5. Pyridine Synthesis III. An Alternate Condensation Route Toward Streptonigrin, Robinson, J.M.; Boyles, T.P.; Brasher, C.D.; Rodriguez, R.; Velasquez, R.S.; Welch, B.C.; Wright, C.D.; 50th Southwest Regional Meeting of the ACS, Fort Worth, TX. Nov. 13-16, 1994, ORGN Abstract #190. 4. Pyridine Synthesis II. A Condensation Route Toward Streptonigrin Ring C, Robinson, J.M.; Ahmed,M.; Alaniz, N.J.; Boyles, T.P.; Brasher, C.D.; Floyd, K.A.; Gonzales, L.D.; Holland, P.; McMahan, T.; Middleton, S.; O'Hara, K.D.; Pack, M.J.; Reynolds, B.D.; Rodriguez, R.; Sawyer, D.E.; Simpson, S.L.; Sharp, E.; Vanlandingham, C.L.; Wright, C.D.; 50th SW Regional Meeting, ACS., Fort Worth, TX. Nov. 13-16, 1994, ORGN Abst #189. 3. A Mild, Chemical Conversion of Biomass to Conventional Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels, J.M. Robinson, private seminar at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, Oct. 13, 1994. 2. Benzoin Enediol Dianion and Hydroxide Ion in DMSO: A Single Electron Transfer Reduction System Driven by the Irreversible Benzillic Acid Rearrangement, Robinson, J.M.; Flynn, E.T.;McMahan, T.L.; Simpson, S.L.; Trisler, J.T.; Conn, K.B. 47th SW Regional ACS Mtg., San Antonio, TX. Oct. 2-4, 1991, ORGN Abst #273. 1.New Preparation of Pyridines from Enaminonitriles, Robinson, J.M.; Brent, L.W.; Chhan, C.;Floyd, K.A.; Gillham, S.L.; McMahan, T.L.; Motycka, T.J.; Roberts, A.L.; Smith, R.R. 42 nd SE/46th SW Combined Regional ACS Mtg, New Orleans, LA. Dec. 5-7, 1990, ORGN Abst #393.