John Zhang, Ph.D., Doug Huntley, Ph.D., Andy Fox, Bryan Gerhardt, Al Vatine & John Cherne

John Zhang, Ph.D., is a senior product development specialist at 3M’s Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division. He has over 30 years’ experience in air filtration and aerosol science. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Particle Technology from University of Minnesota. He can be reached via email at zzhang2@mmm.com or office phone +1 651.736.1424.

Doug Huntley, Ph.D., is senior global R&D manager for 3M, having spent the last 25 years with the company developing the people and products to deliver novel, high-value solutions to a range of industries including renewable energy, automotive, aerospace and, most recently, construction & home improvement. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He can be reached via e-mail at dahuntley1@mmm.com or office phone +1 651.736.1746.

Andy Fox is a lead product development specialist at the 3M Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division. He specializes in filter media development and holds 42 issued U.S. patents. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and has spent a total of 20 years with 3M. He can be reached via email at afox@mmm.com or office phone +1 651.733.5433.

Bryan Gerhardt is an Advanced Product Development Specialist at the 3M Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division. He specializes in filter media development. Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Valley City State University and has spent 14 years with 3M. He can be reached via email at bgerhardt@mmm.com or office phone +1 651.736.6893.

Al Vatine did his graduate work in laboratory medicine and pathology at University of Minnesota. He started LMS Technology in 1996 as the testing and research lab in air filtration. LMS is a core facility dealing with all aspects and all markets in air filtration. He can be reached at alvatine@lmstechnology.com.

John Cherne is a carrier laboratory technician experienced in medical and environmental microbiology. He worked for Veteran Administration Hospital until his retirement. He has been with LMS for the last 15 years. He can be reached at jcherne36@gmail.com.