Robert Zeller

About Robert Zeller

Rob is a leader in Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) exploring cutting-edge technology and business solutions in carbon capture and utilization. He is a seasoned and practical-minded Ph.D. Chemical Engineer with over 35 years of experience in R&D, project/process engineering, manufacturing and corporate leadership with a past focus in Chlor-Alkali, VCM, PVC and Specialty Chemical technology and manufacturing. Throughout his career he has driven innovations from test tube through full plant and business commercialization with success, and all being \"on time and on budget.\" He also serves as a Board Member and Vice President of TerraLithium LLC and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Pure Lithium.He was awarded the 2022 Winthrop-Sears Medal from The Chemists\' Club at an event in New York City. This award recognized his pioneering contributions in advancing the leading-edge technology platform and developing the business solutions of Oxy Low Carbon Ventures. The back of the Medal reads,\"In recognition of the perception, foresight, and perseverance of Dr. Robert Zeller whose accomplishments have contributed to the vitality of the chemical industry and the betterment of mankind.\" He was the recipient of the 2017 Management Award from the AIChE Management Division. This was in recognition of his leadership and innovations in Operational Excellence and several other contributions.Other:* Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (#101397) and New York (#077216-Inactive)*~20 US Patents with more pending* 14 Refereed Publications/ 17 Other Publications* 50+ Technical Presentations at Technical Conferences or Trade Associations* Scientific Advisory Board member for Pure Lithium* Member of the Industrial Advisory Board at the University of Houston Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department

Experience

1. Vice President - Technology - Low Carbon Ventures

   Oxy

   Jul 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   The mission of Low Carbon Ventures is to extend Occidental’s distinct competitive advantage in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and to explore other low carbon opportunities. Responsibilities include scale-up, commercialization, and overall cost down innovations for DAC, lithium, and CCUS technologies in the OLCV investment portfolio, as well as technology assessment for investment or pilots and a core contributor to the overall OLCV strategy.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering

  1978 — 1983

• The University of Akron

  Master of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering

  1983 — 1985

• Case Western Reserve University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Project Engineering
• Energy
• Customer Service
• Chemistry
• Management
• Process Engineering
• Engineering
• Teaching
• Windows
• Vcm
• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• English
• Research
• R&D
• Strategic Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Chlorine
• Manufacturing
• Pvc
• Product Development
• Outlook
• Public Speaking
• Chemical Engineering