Francisco Lopez-Linares
Staff Scientist
- Role
- Staff Scientist at Chevron
- Location
- Richmond, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Francisco Lopez-Linares
Throughout my 25+ year career, I have led upstream, downstream, and petrochemical initiatives in the oil and gas (O&G) industry, including almost 12 years with the 2nd largest oil company in the U.S, Chevron. I am an analytically-minded professional who enjoys the challenge of collaborating on and troubleshooting highly complex technical initiatives that add value to my company. I have delivered measurable value in this space as a Lead Scientist, Chemist, Project Leader, and Project Manager with expertise in hydrocarbon feedstock, complex matrices, product characterization, catalysts, and adsorbent preparation, characterization, and experience in catalytic hydrogenation, oxidation, polymerization, reactions ad lab and bench scale, polymer catalyst synthesis, and characterization, CO2 capture, and utilization approaches.I am a highly focused professional who meets objectives by combining strategic planning and critical thinking with a proven ability to lead top-tier multidisciplinary teams. I have been recognized for propelling technology development and team leadership. I am known for applying advanced techniques and industry best practices to project management research and development and industry advances. I have also cultivated a repertoire of intellectual property, including 25 patent applications (14 patents granted), 71 peer-reviewed publications, and authored four chapters in industry-related books.
Experience
Staff Scientist
May 2022 — Present · Richmond, CA, US
Staff Scientist for Feedstocks, Fuels, Base Oils, and Additives Team. Responsible for the development of advanced analytics solution that supports fossil fuels and renewable space. CCUS initiatives to support the company lower the carbon intensity of the operations, and grow lower carbon businesses.
Education
University of Calgary
Post Doctoral Research, Heavy Oil, Catalysts, Adsorbent development
2004 — 2006
Venzuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC)
PhD, Chemistry
1990 — 1994
Universidad Central de Venezuela
BSc, Chemistry
1984 — 1990
Exxon Research and Engineering Company
Post Doctoral Research, Biphasic Catalysis
1994 — 1995
Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas (IVIC)
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry
University of Calgary
Certificate in Professional Management, Project Managment
2010 — 2013
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Aspen Hysys
- Analytical Chemistry
- Energy
- Catalysis
- Applied Research
- Oil
- Characterization
- R&D
- Gas
- Chemistry
- Analysis
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