WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

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West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University is a doctoral, Research High-Activity, land-grant institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the city of Morgantown has 35,000 residents with affordable housing, excellent schools, family- oriented community, picturesque countryside and many outdoor activities.

Recently, Morgantown was selected as the best small city in the east and is, 75 miles south of Pittsburgh and 200 miles west of Washington, DC. The WVU student body population is approximately 30,000. Additional information about the university and community may be found at www.wvu.edu.

The University offers 193 bachelors, masters, doctoral, and professional degree programs in 15 colleges. WVU has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, including former WVU President David C. Hardesty, Jr. The University also has produced 30 Goldwater Scholars, 19 Truman Scholars, 5 members of USA Today’s “All-USA College Academic First Team”, and 2 winners of the Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

In 2009, former WVU President Clements announced his strong commitment to hiring 100 new faculty at West Virginia University to support its land-grant mission of research, education and service as part of its 2020 Strategic Plan for the Future www.strategicplan.wvu.edu. The Statler College plays a primary UROH�LQ�DOO�ÀYH�RI�WKH�XQLYHUVLW\�strategic goals and has received a number of the new faculty positions to support initiatives related to these goals.

WVU ResearchWVU spends over $102 million in total external dollars, including $65 million on sponsored research each year. The WVU community lies within a high technology corridor that includes several federal research facilities (NIOSH, USDOE NETL) and a large pharmaceuticals producer (Mylan) in Morgantown, an I-79 Technology Park 25 miles south in Fairmont, WV, and FBI facilities for biometrics and cyber-security in Clarksburg, WV. There are many industries active in shale gas operations throughout north central West Virginia with a plan to build a $1.3 billion dollar commercial cracking plant in Parkersburg, WV in 2015.

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In keeping with West Virginia University’s strategic goal of excellence in research, creative activity and innovation, positions are being allocated in “Mountains of Excellence” that represent multidisciplinary areas of strength and opportunity. The multidisciplinary faculty hires, with the Shale Gas Utilization Mountain initiative, will build upon established success in fundamental and applied energy research, and will address the technology, science, regulation and economics associated with conventional and innovative uses of natural gas. The developing plans for a commercial size cracker plant and other potential investments such as the Governor’s natural gas vehicle initiative are a driving force for WVUI making gas utilization a Mountain initiative.

New faculty joining the program will conduct research and scholarship across college boundaries and develop relationships with existing energy faculty and researchers to establish a nationally visible and externally sustainable program in shale gas utilization. Opportunities also exist to work closely with faculty engaged in research on shale gas production. Provost Michele Wheatly remains committed to the initiative and has committed resources to foster the growth and

development of shale gas utilization research. She recognizes the impact that the program will have on curricular development and outreach, and sees it as a model for future multi-college major research initiatives.

Participating colleges include the Statler College as lead, the Eberly College of Arts and Science in policy through their soon to be established School of Policy, Business & Economics in energy ÀQDQFHV��'DYLV�&ROOHJH�RI�$JULFXOWXUH��)RUHVWU\��and Design in water resources and energy land management, and the College of Law through its energy and environment center. Initially, funds have been provided by the Provost for this Mountain of Excellence to support salaries and startup costs for at least seven new faculty positions. Additional WVU investment is possible and colleges will provide additional support for WKH�LQLWLDWLYH���7KH�ÀYH�FROOHJHV�DUH�FROODERUDWLQJ�on developing an online MS degree program and/RU�FHUWLÀFDWH�LQ�HQHUJ\�DQG�WKH�6WDWOHU�&ROOHJH�is offering a new MS degree program in energy systems starting in fall 2015.

Mountains of Excellence and the Shale Gas Initiative

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About The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral ResourcesThe Statler College provides an exciting and rewarding learning environment for its students, faculty, and staff. The College ranks in the top 60 engineering schools in enrollment and graduation. It has seven accredited academic departments, nearly 4,200 students, including more than 700 graduate students, in 14 different degree programs, about 260 PhD students, and over 130 faculty members. It also operates a very active Mining and Industrial Extension Department as part of its land-grant mission. The College ranks about 4th in the Big 12 in enrollment, graduation numbers and funded research. For additional information on the Statler College see www.statler.wvu.edu.

In 2012, through a generous endowed gift from Ben and Jo Statler of $45 million, including a match from the West Virginia Research Trust Fund, the College was renamed in his honor. A major focus RI�WKLV�HQGRZPHQW�LV�WR�VXSSRUW�UHVHDUFK�DUHDV�LGHQWLÀHG�E\�WKH�7UXVW�)XQG��LQFOXGLQJ�HQHUJ\��OLIH�sciences, and biometrics. As a part of this gift the University is also providing new senior level IDFXOW\�SRVLWLRQV�WR�UHFUXLW�WKUHH�HQGRZHG�6WDWOHU�FKDLUV���7KH�ÀUVW�&KDLU�EHLQJ�UHFUXLWHG�ZLOO�OHDG�WKLV�Mountain Initiative in Gas Utilization.

There are currently three major buildings in the engineering complex on campus and the College operates a number of satellite facilities around Morgantown. A new advanced engineering research building of 105,000 square feet is under construction adjacent to the existing three buildings with completion expected by early February 2015. It will provide much needed space to expand all GHSDUWPHQWV�DQG�UHVHDUFK�SURJUDPV���,W�ZLOO�SURYLGH�RIÀFH�VSDFH��ZHW�DQG�GU\�ODEV��FODVVURRPV��DQG�D�clean room for nanomanufacturing activities.

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Overall the Statler College prides itself on providing a wonderful work environment that promotes learning and research, while also promoting sound relationships and partnerships with industry with the ability to perform translational cutting-edge research and education.

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The Statler College faculty are active in research. In addition to tenure stream faculty the College employs 20-25 research faculty, 20 -25 postdoctoral fellows and about 60-80 full time research staff. 7KH�:98�5HVHDUFK�&RUSRUDWLRQ�PDQDJHV�UHVHDUFK�DQG�SURYLGHV�ÁH[LELOLW\�IRU�HIÀFLHQW�H[HFXWLRQ�RI�grants and contracts. Faculty research is externally funded by different federal and state agencies, foundations, and private industry. Internal seed grants are also available. Through College researchers WVU is also the lead academic research partner with the FBI in biometrics. Currently, the Statler College expends about $30M annually in external research focused in areas that include the following:

• Biometrics• Bioengineering• Civil infrastructure • Cyber-security• Energy & energy assessment • Environmental engineering • Heavy vehicle engines & emissions • Alternative fuels • Shale gas extraction and utilization • Signal processing and big data sets • Water resource utilization

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College Research

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Major investments are provided for seven new faculty and associated startup costs. There is VLJQLÀFDQW�SRWHQWLDO�IRU�DGGLWLRQDO�FRQWLQXHG�LQYHVWPHQW�DV�WKLV�LQLWLDWLYH�JURZV�DQG�GHPRQVWUDWHV�DGGLWLRQDO�VWDIÀQJ�QHHG�GXH�WR�VXFFHVV�LQ�H[WHUQDOO\�IXQGHG�UHVHDUFK���$V�D�UHVXOW�RI�FROOHJH�DQG�university planning in 2012-13 various inputs were requested to ascertain strengths and needs in shale gas research and education. Ideas for increasing demand and utilization of natural gas (NG) include developing commercially viable applications in the following topic areas:

Mobile/Transportation Systems Using NG• ,QFUHDVH�ÁHHW�FRQYHUVLRQ�WR�QDWXUDO�JDV��1*�• 'HYHORS�HQHUJ\�HIÀFLHQW�HQJLQHV• Develop hybrid NG gas engines • Develop technology needed to operate engines and turbines• Experimental characterization and validation of engines• Measurements and characterization of emissions and dispersion• Computational modeling of combustion and emissions• Address health & safety needs of increased use of NG engines

Plan for Shale Gas Utilization Research Initiative

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Use of NG in Stationary Systems• (QHUJ\�(IÀFLHQW�*DV�7XUELQHV• Computational Modeling of Thermal Cycles• Experimental Characterization for NG fuel

cells • Develop hybrid coal/gas/biomass systems• Develop affordable life cycle costs

Pipeline and Transmission• Critical gas pipeline infrastructure will

continue to grow • Need innovative new technologies to improve

pipeline reliability• Need better materials for new pipes and

rehabilitation of existing NG networks• Develop better networks to link gas supply to

end users• Develop engineering analysis of pipeline safety

issues for accident risk assessment• Expand distribution network using “smart

grid” approach to ensure reliable and safe energy services with better pipeline safety and security

Storage• Develop new gas storage technologies to

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• 'HYHORS�XQGHUJURXQG�JDV�VWRUDJH�ÀHOGV�WR�balance variations in load and delivery

• Maintain deliverability and improve operating HIÀFLHQF\�RI�JDV�VWRUDJH�UHVHUYRLUV

• Traditional gas storage testing methods do not provide the necessary information

• Innovate technologies to maintain and enhance WKH�GHOLYHUDELOLW\�DQG�RSHUDWLQJ�HIÀFLHQF\�RI�gas storage reservoirs

Fuel Cells For Converting Shale Gas To Electricity • Develop and test solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)• SOFC typically operate on high-purity hydrogen• Shale gas has a high concentration of higher

hydrocarbons and water plus methane• WVU researchers have developed a

composite anode that not only promotes the electrochemical oxidation of the gas to produce electrons, but can also reform the hydrocarbons in-situ to carbon monoxide and hydrogen

• This reaction requires water to be present so wet shale gas is advantageous

• 8VH�SUHOLPLQDU\�ÀQGLQJV�WR�EXLOG�D�62)&�system tailored to operate on shale gas

• Test operation at the well head to allow electricity transmission rather than shipping the gas to a power plant

Downstream Processing - Gas to Liquids and Chemicals • Gulf Coast experience shows gas is best

processed close to where it is found• Convert gas to liquids (GTL) for fuels and

chemical feedstock• Further processing locally could return the

chemical industry to West Virginia • Liquid fuels and feedstocks produced in West

Virginia and regionally could completely UHGHÀQH�WKH�LPSDFW�IRU�HQHUJ\�DQG�environment in the continental US.

• Dry reforming with locally developed catalysts could literally produce hydrogen using the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide

• Develop new catalysis & reaction engineering schemes to better use extracted NG

• Develop methods to address NG composition variability

The goal of the Statler Chair is to unite researchers to aggressively seek federal support (e.g., DOE, NSF) for this research, to expand to other agencies (e.g., DOE branches such as EERE) and to develop industrial partnerships.

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As part of a campus-wide initiative to advance the utilization of shale gas West Virginia University invites applications and nominations for an endowed Statler Chair faculty position for Gas Utilization Research in the Statler College located on the WVU campus in Morgantown.

The University seeks an exceptional individual for appointment as an endowed Statler Chair in the Statler College at the rank of professor with tenure. Eligible candidates must be able to demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly activities and research accomplishments and hold an earned doctorate LQ�PHFKDQLFDO�RU�FKHPLFDO�HQJLQHHULQJ�RU�D�FORVHO\�UHODWHG�ÀHOG���7KH�SULPH�IRFXV�RI�WKLV�(QGRZHG�Chair position is to lead a team of researchers in building this Mountain of Excellence Initiative in Shale Gas. Expectations are that the Initiative will bring enhanced reputation and recognition to the University as a national leader in the responsible use of shale gas. Some engagement in teaching and educational program development is expected.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical and organizational leader for this initiative. He/she will lead a team of existing and new faculty from different disciplines and diverse backgrounds to build a center of excellence dedicated to research and development for responsible utilization of VKDOH�JDV���+H�VKH�ZLOO�KDYH�UHVRXUFHV�DQG�UHVSRQVLELOLW\�DQG�SOD\�D�PDMRU�UROH�LQ�WKH�GHÀQLQJ�WKLV�mountain of excellence. He/she will play a role in the anticipated recruitment of additional faculty positions in this initiative.

The Statler Chair will be expected to collaborate and to strengthen and build available related resources, expertise and research capabilities that currently exist across the university, while growing the level of externally sponsored research in shale gas utilization through cooperative partnerships with industry, government agencies and other universities within and outside the United States. The University envisions development of a center of excellence that can bring to bear resources and expertise from industry, academia and government to make WVU a recognized national leader in the safe and responsible use and management of natural gas.

Applications/nominations from individuals in academia, industry or government labs who have an exceptional record of scholarly activities and funded research in any area of specialty related to WKH�XWLOL]DWLRQ�RI�QDWXUDO�JDV�DUH�ZHOFRPH���6RPH�SULRU�WHDFKLQJ�H[SHULHQFH�LV�FRQVLGHUHG�EHQHÀFLDO�and desirable. Areas of particular interest may include, but are not limited to, conversion processes from gas to liquids or gas to chemicals using advanced reaction engineering and catalysis approaches, GHYHORSPHQW�DQG�FRQWURO�RI�KLJKO\�HIÀFLHQW�HQHUJ\�FRQYHUVLRQ�DQG�FRPEXVWLRQ�SURFHVVHV�IRU�QDWXUDO�gas fueled engines, turbines and other power generation systems, either as compressed gas or liquid blended with other alternative fuels.

The successful candidate is expected to be familiar with the current national and global landscape and future trends for energy research, especially as it pertains to energy generation, conversion, VWRUDJH��DQG�HIÀFLHQF\���([SHUWLVH�ZLWK�WUDQVODWLRQDO�DQG�FROODERUDWLYH�UHVHDUFK�SDUWQHUVKLSV�ZLWK�industry, project management, as well as broad knowledge of policy and regulatory matters related to energy are highly desirable for this position. The professional record of the successful candidate PXVW�EH�HYLGHQW�IURP�DFWLYLWLHV�LQ�KLV�KHU�ÀHOG�RI�H[SHUWLVH��LQWHOOHFWXDO�DQG�WHFKQLFDO�OHDGHUVKLS�DW�a national and international level, sustained success in sponsored research and scholarly activities, and excellent team building, management, leadership, and communication skills commensurate with appointment as endowed chair at the University.

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West Virginia University is being assisted by Harris Search Associates for this search. Materials should be sent electronically to:

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