Robert L. McGinnis
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Robert L. McGinnis is an American scientist,[1] technology entrepreneur, and inventor who has founded a number of technology companies including Prometheus Fuels,[2] Mattershift[3] and Oasys Water.[4][5]
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Robert L. McGinnis | |
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Born | Robert Lloyd McGinnis |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation(s) | scientist, inventor, technology entrepreneur |
Years active | 2002 - Present |
Known for | Prometheus Fuels, Mattershift and Oasys Water |
Notable work | NH3/CO2 draw solution for the forward osmosis process |
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As a scientist, McGinnis is known for his contributions in the domain of desalination and forward osmosis;[1] in particular he is credited as a co-inventor of the NH3/CO2 draw solution for the forward osmosis (FO) desalination process.[6][7][8]
McGinnis currently serves as CEO at Prometheus Fuels, an environmental technology startup company he founded in 2019.[9][2]