Research Specialties

- Gross error detection/data reconciliation.

Education

- M.S., Mathematics, University of Arizona, 1970
- Ph.D., Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering, S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, 1968
- M.S., Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering, S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, 1966
- B.S., Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering, University of Rochester, 1963

Professional Experience

- Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX (1978-present)
   - Professor of Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering
   - Associate Professor of Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering
- Senior Research Engineer, Monsanto Research Corporation, Dayton, OH (1974-1978)
- Assistant Professor of Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, PR (19/71-1974)

Consulting Experience

- Texarome, Inc., Leakey, TX
- Reynolds Metals/Sherwin Alumina Corp.

Publications

- Pilehvari, A. and R. Serth, “Generalized Hydraulic Calculation Method Using Rational Polynomical Model”, submitted to ASME J. Energy Res. Tech., 2003. (Aslo presented at 2001 SPE Annual Conference as paper SPE 71403, New Orleans, 2001.)

- R. Serth et al., “Correlation of Rheometric Data and Hydraulic Calculations Using Rational Polymonials”, Chem. Eng. Comm., 183, pp. 99-117, 2000.

- Kamer, A., A.A. Pilehvari and R. W. Serth, “Correlation of Rheometric Data Using Rational Polynomials”, paper 1101, AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, 1997.

- Sadeg, J., H. A. Duarte and R. W. Serth, “Anomalous Results from Process Simulators”, Chem. Eng. Ed., pp. 46-51, Winter, 1997.

- Boucard, G. R., and R. W. Seth, “Continuous Stream Distillation of Essential Oils”, Perfumer & Flavorist, 23, 00, 1-5, 1998.

Research Grants

- “Study of Digester Condensate Contamination at the Sherwin Alumina Plant”, Reynolds Metals Corp., 1997-1999.

- “Industrial Evaluation of Simulation and Design of Distillation Columns Using Rate-Based Models”, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Advanced Research/Advanced Technology Program, 1997-2000.

Professional Affiliations

- Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- American Association for the Advancement of Science

Institutional and Professional Service

- Graduate Coordinator and advisor
- University Research
- University Curriculum Committee
- UCOE Curriculum Committee
- COE Promotion and Tenure Committee
- Faculty Advisor for Omega Chi Epsilon

Professional Registration

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.