Type Of Business:
Engineering consulting
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Fuels; Power generation
Major Product/SVS:
Engineering services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his wife and family
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Mining Engineering, Concentration in Fuels and Energy, University of Oviedo, Spain; Master of Science in Mining Engineering, University of Oviedo, Spain
Place of Birth:
Barranquilla
Industry:
Engineering Consulting
State/Country of Origin:
Colombia
Date of Distinction:
7/20/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Garcia-Mallol's ability to identify needs and come up with solutions are what separates him from his peers.
Expanded Biography:
Dr. Garcia-Mallol worked for Foster Wheeler AG for 36 years. Throughout his career, he has worked on major projects in the United States, Europe and East Asia. While working for the company, he was responsible for arch furnace designs, designing the fluidized bed boiler for Georgetown University and fluidized bed system development. Dr. Garcia-Mallol has been granted 26 patents, including "Over-fire Air Control System for a Pulverized Solid Fuel Furnace," “System for Preheating Fuel," “Fluidized Bed Reactor and Method of Operating Same” and "Vapor Generating System Utilizing Integral Separators and Angularly Arranged Furnace Boundary Wall Fluid Flow Tubes." Additionally, he has been published in various venues and recognized at numerous seminars, including ENDESA and Technical University of Nova Scotia, Power-Generation International Conference, International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Mining and Metallurgy International Congress, and Air Pollution Control Association Annual Meeting. After retiring as a manager of arch firing, he began working as an independent consultant of fuel and energy for various companies, including Foster Wheeler AG. Dr. Garcia-Mallol can speak English, Spanish and French fluently.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were his contributions to solid fuels combustion, in fluidized beds or pulverized, by making it more stable while simultaneously decreasing emissions of pollutants.
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the motivation he received from his parents, particularly his father, who encouraged him to receive as much education as possible.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after completing an engineering internship in Spain.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working as a consultant in the fuel and energy fields internationally
Education Certifications:
Registered Professional Engineer, Spain; Certified European Engineer
Awards/Honors:
Recognition for Scientific Activity and Creative Attitude in the Research Field, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia; Recognition as Founder, Board Member and Outstanding Service to the Hispanic Community, Morris County Organization of Hispanic Affairs
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Garcia-Mallol intends to continue consulting for companies in the fuel and energy fields.