• College of San Mateo, Student of Photography and Graphics, 2007-present
• University of California, Irvine, Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, 1976-1979
• San Jose State University, B.S. Chemistry, 1971-1975

• Senior Staff Scientist – Applied Biosystems, 1999-present
• Senior Scientist – Raychem Corporation, 1984-1999
• Rocket Scientist – Aerojet General Corporation, 1982-1984
• Senior Scientist – 3M Corporation, 1979-1982

• 19 United States Patents in Polymer Chemistry, Electronics, and Biotechnology
• Author or co-author of over 60 pier reviewed scientific papers