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John Bissell

B.S. in Chemical Engineering from U.C. Davis. Technical experience includes modeling, development, and scale-up of complex small-molecule reactions (particularly high energy systems). Research consists of systems biology and metabolic modeling.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Work status: Employed Full-Time
Website: http://www.micromidas.com
Industries: Biotech, Cleantech
Skills: Business, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Public speaking
Location: Sacramento, CA
Groups: Big Bang! Business Plan Competition, Imagine H2O 2011
Interested in: Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Recruiting for my startup
Tags: Biotechnology, chemical engineering, clean tech, metabolic engineering, systems biology

FEATURED STARTUP

Micromidas, Inc.

Micromidas, Inc. Micromidas, Inc.

Micromidas converts organic waste into biodegradable plastics, simultaneously solving the problem of wastewater treatment while producing high-performance bioplastic.

  • Startup type: Company
  • Status: Active
  • Stage: Prototyping

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Micromidas, Inc.
Position: CEO
Time period: July 2008 - Present

Employer: American Pacific
Position: R&D Engineer
Time period: July 2008 - May 2009
Description: I developed and scaled up new processes for synthesizing pharmaceuticals.

Employer: Northern California Nanotechnology Center
Position: Research Assistant
Time period: November 2006 - October 2007
Description: Developed and characterized novel thin films and polymers for use in microelectromechanical systems.

INFORMATION

Sports: Rock climbing, Distance running
Memberships: AIChE, ACS
Awards: EPA's "People, Prosperity, and the Planet" Sustainable Design Award

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  • Micromidas, Inc.

    Micromidas converts organic waste into biodegradable plastics, simultaneously solving the problem of wastewater treatment while producing high-performance bioplastic.

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