Guerry Grune

Education

• Ph.D. North Carolina State University, 1992

Positions

• Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions

• People's Choice Award. California Clean Energy Fund. 2024
• Green Technology Award. 7th Annual Rice Alliance Energy & Clean Technology Venture Forum. 2009
• Environmental Excellence Award. Virginia Manufacturers Association. 2002
• Kilpatrick Award. AIChE. 2001

Courses Taught

• EGRMGMT 590: Advanced Topics in Engineering Management

Publications

• Wingfield W, Grune G, Mason RL. US Patent 11547116 - Metal Oxide Compounds and Infusion Into Polymer Compounds. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2023.
• Bradin D, Grune G, Trivette M. US Patent 10344235 - Alternative Fuel and Fuel Additive Compositions. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2019.
• Grune G, Wingfield W, Oehlbeck M. US Patent 9913787 - Glycerine Based Jelly Compositions. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2019.
• Grune G, Plante D, Tsang YS. US Patent 10262028 - Simultaneous Intellectual Property Search and Valuation System and Methodology (SIPS-VSM),. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2019.
• Grune G. US Patent 9782610 - Non-Endocrine Disrupting, Cytoprotective , UV Radiation Resistant Composition. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2017.
• Grune G. US Patent 9095522 - High SPF Transparent Or Translucent, Cytoprotective, Biodegradable, UV Radiation Resistant Compositions. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2014.
• Grune G. US Patent 8858922 - Broad Spectrum UVA Stable, Non-Toxic, Zinc Oxide Based Complex. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2014.
• Grune G, Wingfield W. US Patent 8557264 - Glycerine Based Jelly Compositions. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2013.
• Bradin D, Grune G. US Patent 8481771 - Biodiesel Process. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2013.
• Grune G, Plante D, TSANG YS. US Patent 8326851 - Simultaneous Intellectual Property Search and Valuation System and Methodology (SIPS-VSM),. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2012.
• Grune G, Anonsen J. US Patent 8191162 - Anti-Microbial Compounds Used in Garments for Water Based Activities. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2012.
• Grune G, Talarico T. US Patent 8129133 - Devices and Methods for the Rapid, Reliable Detection and Determination of Acrylamide Concentration in Food Substances and Prevention of Acrylamide Formation in the Same. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2012.
• Grune G. US Patent 7731554 - Wave-riding Vehicle with Shark Locating and Repelling System. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2010.
• Grune G, Segal M. US Patent 7507132 - Transparent Surfboard with Shark Locating and Repelling System. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2009.
• Grune G, Talarico T. US Patent 7393903 - Devices and Methods for the Rapid, Reliable Detection and Determination of Acrylamide Concentration in Food Substances and Prevention of Acrylamide Formation in the Same. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2008.
• Grune G, Stow, II RI. US Patent 7043173 - Toner Hopper Engagement Device, a Toner Container, and a Toner Refill Kit. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2006.
• Gordon JD, Chu AC, Chu MD, Matherly C, Denison MS, Grune G, et al. Estrogenic Potency of Many Popular Sunscreen and it’s “Non-Active” Components Detected Using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay. In: The Journal of Toxicological Sciences. Oxford University Press; 2006. p. 395–395.
• Gordon JD, Chu AC, Chu MD, Matherly C, Denison MS, Grune G, et al. Estrogenic Potency of Many Popular Sunscreen and it’s “Non-Active” Components Detected Using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay. In: The Journal of Toxicological Sciences. Oxford University Press; 2006. p. 395–395.
• Grune G, Himes W. US Patent 6907205 - Coupling Arrangement Including Drum and Flange. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2005.
• Grune G. US Patent 6866841 - Non-Endocrine Disrupting Cytoprotective UV Radiation Resistant Substance. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2005.
• Grune G, Grune CO, Sharma S. US Patent 6490569 - System for Combining Life Cycle Assessment with Activity Based Costing Using a Relational Database Software Application. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2002.
• Grune G, Stow, II RI, Watcher H. US Patent 6209995 - Ink Reservoir, Ink Reservoir Refill Container, and Ink Refill Process. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2001.
• Grune G, Niederstadt W, Working D. US Patent 6208821 - Photosensitive Drum Having Injection Molded Insert and Method of Forming Same. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2001.
• Grune G, Frick GA, Marsh KL, Donnelly JC. US Patent 6159345 - A Method and Apparatus for Recovering and/or Recycling Solvents. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2000.
• Grune G, Harris R. US Patent 6017665 - Charge Generation Layers and Charge Transport Layers and Organic Photoconductive Imaging Receptors Containing the Same, and Method for Preparing the Same. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2000.
• Grune G, Harris R. US Patent 6017665 - Charge Generation Layers and Charge Transport Layers and Organic Photoconductive Imaging Receptors Containing the Same, and Method for Preparing the Same. United States Patent and Trademark Office; 2000.
• Grune GL, Grune CO, Sharma S. The PIX CLA module: A 21st century approach to providing environmental management systems which mutually enhance profitability for immediate and longer range strategic planning. In: ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 1998. p. U578–U578.
• Grune GL, Greer RW, Chern RT, Stannett VT. Sensitivity Enhancement of Polyorganophosphazenes to Radiation with 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexakis(2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate)Cyclotriphosphazene Monomer and its Application for Negative Resists. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A. 1994 Sep;31(9):1193–206.
• Walker MF, Allcock HR, Grune G, Chern RT, Stannett VT. Radiation-Induced Modifications of Allylamino-Substituted Polyphosphazenes. In 1994. p. 293–303.
• Grune GL, Greer RW, Chern RT, Stannett VT. Sensitivity Enhancement of Polyorganophosphazenes to Radiation with 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexakis(2-Hydr0Xyethyl Methacrylate)Cyclotriphosphazene Monomer and Its Application for Negative Resists. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A. 1994;31(9):1193–206.
• Grune GL, Stannett VT, Chern RT, Harada J. Radiation‐induced crosslinking and grafting of two polyphosphazene elastomers. Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 1993 Jun;4(5):341–7.
• Grune G. Radiation-Induced Modifications of Various Polyorganophosphazenes for Assessing Their Potential as Resists for Semiconductor Microlithography. Stannett V, editor. 1992.
• Welker MF, Allcock HR, Grune G, Chern RT, Stannett VT. The Effects of Radiation on Newly Synthesized Allylamino-Substituted Polyphosphazenes. Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering. 1985;66:259–60.
• Grune G, Talarico TL. An Initial Investigation on the Accelerated Aging and Lifetime Predictions of Wire and Cable Insulations Used for Local Network Installations. In: International Wire and Cable Symposium. 1985. p. 187–212.
• Welker MF, Allcock HR, Grune G, Chern RT, Stannett VT. The Effects of Radiation on Newly Synthesized Allylamino-Substituted Polyphosphazenes. Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering. 1985;66:259–60.
• Grune G, Talarico TL. Accelerated Aging of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film in Elevated Temperature and Humidity Environments. In: International Coil Winding Association. 1985.
• Grune G, Talarico TL. Accelerated Aging of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film in Elevated Temperature and Humidity Environments. In: International Coil Winding Association. 1985.
• Lenz RW, Grune GL. The Synthesis and Characterization of Thermotropic Liquid Crystal Model Compounds. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals. 1984 May;106(3–4):383–99.
• Grune G. Composite Materials for Local Area Network Communications Cable. In: 32nd International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings. p. 255–67.
• Oommen TV, Grune GL. Low temperature viscosity behavior of transformer oils (Accepted). In: Proceedings:Electrical Electronics Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference. Electr. Manuf. & Coil Winding Assoc; p. 107–12.
• Grune G. Wire and Cable Material Selection for The 90’s. In: 39th International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings. p. 634–41.
• Stannett VT, Grune G, Chern RT. Radiation Crosslinking of Some Polyphosphazenes and Possible Applications in Microlithography. In: Papers presented at the . meeting American Chemical Society Division of Polymer Chemistry. p. 876–7.
• Gordon JD, Matherly C, Chu MD, Chu AC, Denison MS, Grune G, et al. Estrogenic Potency of Many Popular Sunscreen and it’s “Non-Active” Components Detected Using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay. In: ISPAC – General, Dioxin. p. 2685–9.
• Grune G, Grune CO, Sharma S. The Use of an EMS Software Tool to Simultaneously Provide LCA and ABC Analysis to Determine Strategic Direction. In.
• Grune G, Hilliard L. Evaluation of Shrinkage Forces and Thermal Transitions of Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene (FEP) Cable Insulations and Buffered Optic Fibers at Low Temperatures. In: 33rd International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings. p. 108–17.
• Grune G, Burke B. Combining Mathematical Modeling with Materials Development to Predict High Speed Telecommunications Cable Properties, The LaPlace Model. In: PROCEEDINGS OF 44TH INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND CABLE SYMPOSIUM. p. 269–77.
• Grune G, Burke B. Combining Mathematical Modeling with Materials Development to Predict High Speed Telecommunications Cable Properties, The LaPlace Model. In: PROCEEDINGS OF 44TH INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND CABLE SYMPOSIUM. p. 269–77.
• Gordon JD, Matherly C, Chu MD, Chu AC, Denison MS, Grune G, et al. Estrogenic Potency of Many Popular Sunscreen and it’s “Non-Active” Components Detected Using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay. In: ISPAC – General, Dioxin. p. 2685–9.

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