Gary Wells

Modeling and simulation expert working at the intersection of process and catalyst R&D

Greater Houston

About

As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by how things work, the thought process to develop them, and how they can be improved, particularly using chemistry and computational methods. I’ve been fortunate to use my skills in modeling and reaction engineering on projects that have progressed from initial ideas to fully commercialized products and processes that are used by customers throughout the global chemical industry. Throughout my career, I have also initiated and brought new digital tools to life that plant operators and technical professionals use to make their assets more efficient, productive, and competitive. My work is at the interface of modeling, process technology, and digital solutions. I am an expert in reaction engineering and catalysis, with skills in modeling, process monitoring, new design development, and optimization. I have experience developing and delivering multiple new products and process designs to the global marketplace. My professional experiences span R&D project leadership, technical community development, team building and management.

Experience

  • Shell (22 yrs 8 mos)
    • Catalyst and Process Modeling R&D Team Lead
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Researcher, Chemical Catalyst R&D
      Dec 2013 - Apr 2022 · 8 yrs 5 mos

    • Researcher, Ethylene Oxide Catalyst R&D
      Jan 2007 - Nov 2013 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Visiting Researcher at ETH Zürich
    Sep 1996 - Aug 1997 · 1 yr

    Visiting researcher in the Institute for Automatic Control (IfA) at ETH Zürich.