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Robert Ford
Consultant, Texas Southern University/Retired
Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Mar 31st, 2014

About (request update)

Current Whereabouts:

Consulting

Website:

http://www.drfindustries.com

Education (request update)

Southern University and A&M College class of 1967

Undergrad Major: Chemistry

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Graduated

Purdue University class of

Grad Major:

High School: Southern University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, LA class of 1963

Activities & Accomplishments:

band, LIALO Winner

Experience

I currently work with Texas Southern University/Retired as Consultant
I have 0 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.

President/CEO | DRF Industries LLC
From January 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Leading business operations and strategic initiatives for industrial company.

Faculty-in-Residence | Texas Southern University
From January 2011 to January 2013 • 2 year(s)
Residential faculty position supporting student academic and personal development.

Professor of Chemistry | Texas Southern University
From January 2005 to January 2013 • 8 year(s)
Teaching chemistry courses and conducting research in environmental chemistry.

Director | Texas Southern University
From January 2009 to January 2010 • 1 year(s)
Directed Center for STEM Education and Outreach programs.

Interim Chairman | Texas Southern University
From January 2008 to January 2009 • 1 year(s)
Served as interim leader of Department of Chemistry.

Associate Provost for Research | Texas Southern University
From January 2005 to January 2008 • 3 year(s)
Oversaw university research initiatives and sponsored programs administration.

Consultant | Neo-Tech South Corporation
From January 2004 to January 2005 • 1 year(s)
Provided technical consulting services.

Vice President for Advancement and Research | Fort Valley State University
From January 2003 to January 2004 • 1 year(s)
Led university advancement and research development initiatives.

Assistant Associate Commissioner for Sponsored Programs | Louisiana Board of Regents
From January 1999 to January 2003 • 4 year(s)
Managed sponsored program activities across Louisiana higher education system.

Professor of Chemistry | Southern University and A&M College
From January 1987 to January 2003 • 16 year(s)
Taught chemistry courses and conducted environmental research.

Vice Chancellor for Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives | Southern University and A&M College
From January 1996 to January 1998 • 2 year(s)
Developed and managed university research programs and strategic planning.

Director | Southern University and A&M College
From January 1989 to January 1996 • 7 year(s)
Directed Center for Energy and Environmental Studies research programs.

Associate Professor of Chemistry | Southern University and A&M College
From January 1985 to January 1987 • 2 year(s)
Teaching and research in chemistry department.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Dillard University
From January 1984 to January 1985 • 1 year(s)
Teaching chemistry courses to undergraduate students.

Assistant Secretary | Louisiana Department of Urban and Community Affairs
From January 1982 to January 1984 • 2 year(s)
Managed statewide energy efficiency and weatherization programs.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Southern University and A&M College
From January 1975 to January 1981 • 6 year(s)
Teaching and research in chemistry department.

Associate Scientist | Xerox Corporation
From January 1971 to January 1975 • 4 year(s)
Conducted industrial research on photocopying materials and display technologies.

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