ExxonMobil Researcher Tim Nedwed Recognized for Oil Spill Response Technology Development
Receives Edith and Peter O′Donnell Award for Technology Innovation
Awarded by The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas
Leads research program developing new methods and technologies
Exxon
Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) announced today that Timothy J. Nedwed,
Ph.D., has received the prestigious Edith and Peter O′Donnell Award for
Technology Innovation for his work in the development of offshore oil
spill response technologies.
Dr. Nedwed leads the oil spill response research program for ExxonMobil
Upstream Research Company in Houston. His innovative research has been
instrumental in furthering industry′s capabilities for responding to
potential offshore oil spills.
The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST) will
honor Dr. Nedwed and other recipients of the Edith and Peter O′Donnell
Awards on January 17 at a banquet in Dallas.
'Tim Nedwed is a true innovator. He sees things differently, envisions
the possibilities and makes connections where none existed before,? said
Sara N. Ortwein, president of ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company. 'His
research is critical to our industry′s continued success and has
resulted in dramatic benefits to the environment. We are pleased his
efforts are being recognized by such a prestigious organization.?
Dr. Nedwed conducts research to develop new oil spill response
technologies and to study oil spill fate and effects. His primary areas
of focus are in situ burning, dispersants and remote detection.
'It is essential that our growing energy requirements be met with a
strong commitment to safeguard the environment,? said Dr. William
Brinkley, TAMEST′s 2012 president. 'We are especially pleased to
recognize Dr. Timothy Nedwed as the 2013 O′Donnell Award recipient in
Technology Innovation for his research in oil spill response
technologies.?
The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas was founded in
2004 to provide broader recognition of the state′s top technical
achievers, and to build a stronger identity for Texas as a center of
achievement in these fields. The awards are named in honor of Edith and
Peter O′Donnell who are among the state′s staunchest advocates for
excellence in scientific advancement and STEM education.
About ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
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and territories worldwide. ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company is
charged with developing an industry-leading array of proprietary
technologies that support the Corporation's continued leadership
position in exploration, development, production and gas
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