FUEL
PLASTICS
OILS AND FAT
WATER/AIR
CORROSION
EMULSIONS
SEPARATION SCIENCE
RESEARCH
II- ANALYSIS TECH
III-CONTRACT TESTING
BIODIESEL
GLYCERIN
B100 FEEDSTOCK
FATS AND OILS
WATER CHEMISTRY
ODORS/AROMA
PROCESSES
ABOUT US
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
The formation of R. W. HEIDEN ASSOCIATES was an outgrowth of the founder's stand for highly accurate and meaningful laboratory results to support engineering and development projects. While working in industry and as a student he often found that various "standard methods" fell short of requirements and that the execution of procedures by laboratories was frequently less than complete, leading to misguided decisions and erroneous conclusions. R. W. Heiden Associates was started in 1987 to provide services that augment or supersede those already available.
Three things you should know about our company.
First, we are practical, down-to-earth chemical system consultants, not "blue sky" theorists. We take pride in the relationships we establish with our clients, and work with them to understand their work environment so that we know the solutions we choose fit.
Second, we are experts in chemical measurement science and technology and have countless successful experiences solving chemical mysteries in a variety of scenarios. We investigate chemical systems, i.e. processes, materials and formulations, determine the important system variables, then design experimentation and/or measurement strategies that meets the sometimes exceptional demands of the matrix mixture on the reliability of conventional analysis procedures and techniques, to produce meaningful data. Of course, it isn't always that complicated, and in our work we seek to find the best solution to fit your needs.
Third, Dr. Richard W. Heiden, owner, and Ph.D. analytical chemist, has practiced his specialty for over 30 years in industry and as a consultant to industry and commerce. He is known for bringing creative applications of chemical principles and management skills to solve a broad range of technical challenges.
Dr. Heiden personally designs or directly supervises the technical aspects of the company's work and augments his skills as required with scientists and engineers, each with their own highly specialized abilities. Over the years he has partnered with numerous business entities and individuals to provide his clients with the best possible technological solution.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS-
Richard W. Heiden, Ph.D.
*20+ Years independent consultant/owner R. W. Heiden Associates -Building on his earlier experiences, Dr. Heiden has also developed a keen reputation in the biotech and life sciences fields, with work in the area of lipids, fats, oils, plants, microbes, biodiesel fuel testing, wastewater treatment, water purification and biochemical science.
*9 Years employed by industry- analytical chemistry laboratory management, research and development, composition questions associated with: manufacturing processes and properties of plastics, resins, coatings, composite materials, metals, ultrapure water and gases, air emissions and monitoring technology; thermal processing, factory sensors, water and wastewater chemistry/biology and purification, wafer and specialty metals processing, process gases, corrosion, micro contamination, surface chemistry, failure analysis, safety and chemical hazards, patent infringements.
-GE/RCA -ANALYTICAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING FOR: material and process development; manufacturing of microelectronic devices; environmental and safety; analysis method and procedure development; EPA methods for water, air and wastewater.
-Owens Corning Fiberglas-Analytical Laboratory R&D, organic resins and polymers, composite materials, environmental assessments, laboratory safety, analytical method development, EPA trace organic methods for solid waste, odor and confined space investigations.
*Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Plastics, glass, surface chemistry, geochemistry, aquatic biological chemistry, ultra trace metals analysis, trace mercury analysis methodologies.
*B.S. Chemistry- Union College -Organic synthesis.
American Chemical Society (ACS)-www.acs.org American Institute of Chemical Engineers - www.aiche.org American Oil Chemists Society- www.aocs.org ASTM - www.astm.org Water Environment Federation - www.wef.org Association for Facilities Engineering -www.afe.org or www.afe45.org
PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Briefs of articles published in ACS's Analytical Chemistry journal in conjunction with thesis and subsequent work on trace mercury analysis, container materials and preservatives for water samples are available below:
Full copies can be purchased through the American Chemical Society- www.acs.org/publications