Ahmad K. Hilaly, Ph.D, has more than 22 years of industrial experience in the biochemical industry, and extensive experience in research and development management. His research area includes food, nutraceuticals, feed, fuels, and renewable chemicals. He has held positions of process engineer, R&D manager, and R&D director. Hilaly has 16 issued U.S. patents. His teaching interests include process design, mass transfer, and bioprocess engineering.