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| L-r: Rubert Ward, Reginald Miles, Martin
Johnson, Kamran Abdollahi, Morgan Watson, Willie Rawls and Glenn E. Ford |
Baton Rouge, LA – The Southern
University Agricultural Research and Extension Center continues to develop in
the field of biomass and bioenergy. Dr. Kamran Abdollahi, research scientist
and Urban Forestry Program Leader, is building a collaborative network to
expand the reach of study in the field of bioenergy. On June 10, 2014 Abdollahi invited a team of
experts to the SU Ag Center for discussions on ways to develop a strategy for
enhancing the research in bioenergy production. The team consisted of five
experts in diverse fields germane to bioenergy. Rubert Ward serves as President
of JL Management Solutions LLC; Reginald Miles, Vice President, Phalanx
Construction LLC; Martin Johnson, President, GreenSolar Louisiana; Morgan
Watson, President, MEL Inc., and Glenn E. Ford, Chairman, GreenSolar Louisiana.
As greenhouse gases produced by
burning fossil fuels are contributing to the problem of global warming, studies
are underway at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center to
discover various types of biomass that can be used to create fuel in more
efficient ways. Biomass is the source of bioenergy. The collaboration between
the SU Ag Center scientists and the industry experts will support development
of a cutting edge product that will be environmentally safe and cost effective
for future generations. On a global scope, bioenergy is the energy source of
the future.
One of the team members, Rubert
Ward has more than 35 years of experience managing domestic and international
operations, including extensive experience in the waste tire recycling and
energy industries. As Plant Manager, he managed the successful start-up
of a $400-million 565 Mw combined cycle facility and a $100-million 35 Mw
biomass co-generation facility. Mr. Ward has also held senior executive
positions with CMS Energy Corporation with investments and operations in 18
countries. He has had financial
responsibility for $200 million of assets generation, including Jamaica Private
Power Company (Kingston, Jamaica), eight hydroelectric plants and two wind
power plants.
For additional information, contact Kamran Abdollahi at 225-771-2242,
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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