Lee Enterprises Consulting Adds Top Biochar Expert

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - June 1, 2015 - PRLog -- Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc, , the world's largest renewable fuels consulting group, is pleased to announce the addition of world renowned biochar and activated carbon expert, Dr. Hugh McLaughlin, to its team of experts.  Dr. McLaughlin has a B.A in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College, an M.S.in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  Dr. McLaughlin is a registered Professional Engineer, and a recognized expert in biochar and activated carbon, and recently authored three chapters in the book, "The Biochar Revolution".  Dr. McLaughlin will serve on the group’s Emerging Technology team.

"Dr. McLaughlin is among the most renowned experts on biochar in the world,” says Lee Enterprises’ CEO, Wayne Lee. “He has designed proprietary technologies for production and characterization, has served as the director of biochar research for several emerging pyrolysis ventures, and has a long history in consulting on activated carbon projects. He is a most welcome addition to our Emerging Technologies team”.

In light of the number of consultants currently within the Lee Enterprises Consulting group, the company recently divided into five divisions - biodiesel, ethanol, emerging technologies, solar/wind ventures, and the business/financial aspects of projects.  Dr. Gerald Kutney, Director of Emerging Technology, is equally pleased group is equally pleased about McLaughlin’s addition.  “When I think of biochar and activated carbon, Hugh McLaughlin is a name that immediately comes to mind,” says Kutney.   “I have worked with Hugh before, and am so very pleased to have him on our team”.   Kutney notes his Emerging Technologies team has seen very consistent growth recently, and that the addition of Dr. McLaughlin will add yet another dimension to the services his team can provide.

Dr. McLaughlin is equally excited about his new affiliation.  “Lee Enterprises Consulting is the largest and most prestigious alternative fuels consulting group in the world,” says McLaughlin.  “I am honored to be able to contribute my talents to the group, and am most excited about being able to collaborate with this vast talent pool of esteemed professionals”.

ABOUT LEE ENTERPRISES CONSULTING, INC:  Lee Enterprises is the world's largest alternative fuels consulting firm.  The group handles Biodiesel, Ethanol, Biomass, Cellulosic Ethanol, Biochar, Bio-Coal, Anaerobic Digestion, Lignin, Biogas, Biopolymers, Biobutanol, Solar, Wind, Waste-to-Energy, Gasification, Renewable Diesel, Fischer-Tropsch, Green Diesel, Jet Biofuels, Pyrolysis, Catalysis and Torrefaction.  They offer a wide range of services worldwide, from initial planning and feasibility assessment, through project oversight, design, fabrication, installation and start-up. The group’s consultants and strategic partners represent the top talent in alternative and renewable fuels, and these experts handle almost every aspect of a project.  Lee Enterprises Consulting, 9903 Brockington Road, Suite 106, Sherwood, AR 72120. (501) 833-8511. www.lee-enterprises.com.