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Management Team
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Charles E. Carraher, Jr., Ph.D - Scientific Advisor
Charles E. Carraher, Jr. is a renowned scientist in the field of chemistry and materials. Dr. Carraher is currently Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Associate Director of the Florida Center for Environmental Studies . Dr. Carraher was previously Dean of the College of Science at FAU, Chair of the Science Division at the University of South Dakota, and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Wright State University. He has received numerous awards and recognitions including being named a Fellow in the American Institute of Chemists, in the first class of being named a Fellow for the ACS-PMSE, and in 1992 given the Florida Award that recognizes the outstanding chemist in southeast US.. Dr. Carraher's research has led to the creation of over 70 new families of polymers as well as new methods for their synthesis and characterization. His primary areas of research related to BioSolar business include high strength materials, geo-membranes, identification of materials, biomedical and bioactive materials, conductive and semiconductive polymers, thermally stable materials and high temperature superconductors. He is the inventor and holder of a number of basic patents including the initial chemical synthesis of nucleic acids. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Carraher has published over 50 books and 900 articles, chaired numerous national and international committees, served as science advisor to Senator McGovern, and helped shape the American education system from K-12 to post-graduate education in the field chemistry and materials. Dr. Carraher holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Michael D. Wyrsta, Ph.D - Technical Consultant
Michael D. Wyrsta has over 10 years of technical experience in the areas of chemistry and novel materials. Dr. Wyrsta has been part of several start-up ventures. Recently he served as a senior member of GRT, Inc., where his duties included the continued development of novel materials and catalysts for the conversion of natural gas to liquids and other chemicals.
As the senior chemist, Dr. Wyrsta directed GRT’s research and development efforts for a number of large customers in the chemical and petroleum businesses. He previously served as the Chief Technology Officer of SBA Materials, establishing strategic business contracts, guiding intellectual property development and breaking new ground in solid-state composite materials for the electronics, photonics and pharma industries. Dr. Wyrsta holds a Ph.D in Materials from the University of California at Santa Barbara.