Stites & Associates, LLC

we are a group of chemists, engineers and other scientists focusing on technology development with special emphasis on chemical and engineering applications. we use design of experiments, laboratory data and financial and process evaluations to evaluate and improve existing and developing technologies. we work closely with other colleagues to establish and test hypotheses, measure performance of processes at bench and pilot plant scale, project yields and payouts and develop and manage new patents and operational know-how. we are experts in managing laboratories, developing and evaluating measurement techniques, designing and implementing sampling and analysis plans, evaluating data for statistical validity and projecting financial performance from complex testing programs. we have worked in a variety of fields including oil and gas, chemicals, alternative energy, electrochemistry, oil shale, syngas, catalysis, high pressure reactions and environmental impacts. we have done work in the