Alfred H. Stiller is a renowned expert in coal and carbon science with over 47 years of research and industry experience. Dr. Stiller’s innovative discoveries have resulted in over 75 publications, 46 U.S. patents, and an endless number of citations in the field of carbon technologies.

In 1973, Dr. Stiller earned a Ph.D. in Physical Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He spent several years working as an X-Ray Spectroscopist at the West Virginia Geological Survey before becoming an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University. Dr. Stiller spent 31 years at WVU engaging in interdisciplinary work across departments such as geology, chemistry, and animal science. Dr. Stiller now holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering at WVU and continues to work with promising graduate students who pursue research in carbon technologies.

In 2011, Dr. Stiller became the Senior Scientist of Quantex, a private company that developed breakthrough technology in hydrocarbon conversion and bitumen upgrading. Now Senior Scientist at Penncara Energy, LLC, Dr. Stiller continues researching and writing patents related to the conversion of coal into value added carbon products like fuels, fertilizers, and other chemicals and materials. 

To examine just a few of his many patents, click on the links below.

1. US 8226816 Method of Producing Synpitch (2012)

2. US 8597503 Coal Liquefaction System (2013)

3. US 8882862 Method for Forming Mesophase Pitch from Coal Extract (2014)