Leading Licensor of
Process Technologies
& Developer of
Competitive Catalysts.
Leading Licensor of
Process Technologies
& Developer of
Competitive Catalysts.
Who We Are & What We Do
Scientific Design (SD) makes a global impact on people and their communities by delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable
EO-based technologies. We are a Global Leader in the development, licensing, and catalyst supply of proprietary processes for the production of Ethylene Oxide (EO), Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG), Bio-Ethylene, Bio-EO, Bio-EG, EO derivatives, Polyols, and Maleic Anhydride. The chemicals produced by these technologies are the building blocks for a multitude of consumer products that improve the lives and health of millions. In addition to these technologies, SD produces innovative proprietary catalyst and equipment to be used in our own industrial processes and those used by our clients
With significant investment into Research & Development and many patents, we continue to innovate and provide solutions as a petrochemical technology leader for over 75 years. SD continues to improve upon its technologies to ensure our role as licensor of choice for clients who are committed to a better world through corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability.
What Matters to Us
Purpose
Vision
SD will be the technology partner of choice, enabling our customers to operate the safest, most reliable & most sustainable EO/EG-based production assets globally.
Scientific Design’s Culture is Based Upon Four Pillars:
Safety, Innovation, Customer Focus, & a Great Place to Work. These foundational elements are our pledge to an innovative organization focused on the welfare of people and their communities, environmental sustainability, and making a better world.
Great
Place to
Work
Place to
Work
Customer
Focus
Focus
Innovation
Safety
مكان
رائع
للعمل
رائع
للعمل
التركيز على
العميل
العميل
الابتكار
السلامة
理想的
工作
场所
工作 场所
以客户
为中心
为中心
创新
安全
SAFETY
is a core value, we never compromise
INNOVATION:
We create market-leading products & services
Scientific Design will maintain a competitive place in the market through innovation.
Scientific Design promotes the free flow of ideas and information.
We reward employees who embrace and contribute to innovation.
We advance our knowledge base through career development.
We seek both traditional and alternative approaches along with challenging assignments.
CUSTOMER FOCUS:
We exceed customers’ expectations
We develop lasting relationships with our customers by understanding their needs.
We measure how we are doing, and continually improve our products and services.
We want customers to think of us as their sole source for catalyst and engineering solutions.
QUALITY:
We commit to the highest quality without compromise.
Quality and Safety are the highest priorities in all we do!
Scientific Design’s products and services are continuously improved by empowered individuals and goal oriented teams.
We recognize that innovative catalyst and process technologies are essential as a preferred supplier, exceeding the expectations of our customers.
GREAT PLACE TO WORK:
Open and diverse environment
Scientific Design creates an environment ensuring that all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
We support a culture of active listening, constructive feedback, and trust.
Employees are empowered with the resources and authority to achieve results.
TEAMWORK:
We collaborate as one company to achieve success
Teamwork is fostered through collaboration, accountability and well-defined work responsibility. We bring the right people together to achieve our goals
Who Guides Us
Dr. Atieh Abu Raqabah
President & CEO
Atieh has had a distinguished career with notable experience in Research and Development. He joined SABIC in 1990 as a chemical advisor before advancing to leader of polymer catalysts. During his tenure with the company he has held several leadership roles at SABIC including General manager for Global Corporate Research & Development (R&D), General Manager for Corporate Sustainability, and Director for Polymers & Catalysis. Atieh founded the SABIC Research and Innovation Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and co-founded the first SABIC Technology Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
He also led the development, scaling-up, and commercialization of several SABIC technologies, including Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO), Metallocene technology, TiNo PP catalyst and Circular Economy – TRUCIRCLE™. Atieh has also served as a board member on SABIC SK Nexlene Company Pte. Ltd.
Atieh won the SABIC Top Innovator Award and Arthur D. Little Award for Research Excellence. He is the inventor and co-inventor of more than 50 patents. He has also published numerous papers in scientific journals.
He joined Scientific Design in 2023.
Education
Atieh earned a PhD degree in Organometallic Chemistry from Northeastern University in Boston, Advanced Management Program (AMP) from INSEAD, and the Executive Leadership program from Harvard University.
James J. Farley, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Jim manages Scientific Design’s finance, supply chain, and IT functions. Prior to joining Scientific Design, Jim worked at Verizon as Supervisor of Corporate Books and NCR. Jim is an active community volunteer and coach.
He joined Scientific Design in 1988 as an Accounting Manager.
Education
Jim holds an MBA from Farleigh Dickinson University. He graduated Cum Laude with a BS from the University of Delaware.
David Bazzano
Vice President, Global Licensing & Sales
David is responsible for leading and directing Scientific Design’s full portfolio offering of products and services to the petrochemical industry, encompassing the Licensing, Catalyst, Revamp, and Equipment businesses. During his more than 15 years at Scientific Design, David has had roles in Engineering, Technical Services, Product Management, Catalyst, and Licensing.
He joined Scientific Design in 2007.
Education
David holds an MBA from Marist University and both a Masters in Chemical Engineering and BE from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a BS in Chemistry from New York University. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer.
Joseph J. Dotzman
Vice President, Manufacturing & Site Services
Joseph has more than 20 years of experience in Manufacturing. Prior to joining Scientific Design, he served as the director of Manufacturing for Benjamin Moore & Co. (a Berkshire Hathaway company) and Director of Operations, North America at BOC Edwards. Joseph held various roles in plant management and production for 5 years at General Motors Corporation. During his career he has been responsible for muti-site manufacturing operations with experience overseeing sites in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and China.
Joseph joined Scientific Design as a Production Manager in 2012.
Education
Joseph holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the University of Scranton and a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University.
Sanjeev Goyal
Vice President, Technology
Sanjeev has over 32 years of experience in EO/EG technology. He has been actively involved in the commissioning of several glycols plants and has lead projects across Scientific Design’s technology portfolio including ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol, ethanol dehydration, and maleic anhydride. Prior to joining Scientific Design, Sanjeev worked for India Glycols Ltd. and Reliance Industries in various technical and leadership positions.
He joined Scientific Design in 2006.
Education
Sanjeev holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. He is also a certified Lead Quality Auditor from British Standards Institution.
Li “Julie” Zhu
Vice President, R&D
Julie has 17 years of industrial R&D experience with large global corporations. She most recently served as the Americas Leader for Analytical Science at SABIC, leading critical efforts to support both corporate and business R&D. She began her career at GE Global Research as a researcher and technical leader to develop early stage research into prototype and commercial products. Her experience encompasses applying technology and Innovation in chemical industry, catalyst R&D, chemical/polymer product development and process optimization. At Scientific Design, Julie is responsible for leading the R&D organization and focusing on new catalyst product development.
She joined Scientific Design in 2022.
Education
Julie holds a PhD from Louisiana State University, an Executive MBA from Rice University, and a BS from Nankai University.
Dan Augulis
Human Resources Leader
Dan has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to his time at Scientific Design, Dan spent 15 years at SABIC in a variety of HR roles. Dan has strong HR Partnering experience in manufacturing organizations and demonstrated skills in talent management, compensation strategies, project & change management, talent acquisition & deployment, organizational development, and coaching & facilitation.
Dan joined Scientific Design in 2023.
Education
Dan has a Masters in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Irvine.
Mike Bruscino
Executive Sales Leader
Mike has over 35 years’ experience in the chemical industry. During Mike’s time at Scientific Design, he has held several positions in R&D, pilot plant supervision, process development, product director, catalyst sales and licensing. Recently Mike has focused on the development of new products and provided sales and marketing services for the commercialization of these products along with technical service to clients worldwide.
He joined Scientific Design in 1977.
Education
Mike holds an MS in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College; BS in Chemistry from Montclair State University; and BS in Biology from Seton Hall University.
Carl Kumpe
Senior Business Counsel
Carl is responsible for Scientific Design’s legal affairs. He has 25 years of legal experience across a broad variety of industries. Prior to joining Scientific Design, he worked for Evonik Industries for 10 years as an intellectual property manager and senior counsel.
He is licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
He joined Scientific Design in 2023.
Education
Carl holds a JDA from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law; and a BA in Biology from Oberlin College.
Where We Come From
Scientific Design’s history parallels that of the petrochemical industry: “a disruptive startup that invented the breakthrough technologies that would help usher in the petrochemical industry.” Robert Westervelt, Chemical Week. This entrepreneurial and innovative spirit has driven, developed, and grown SD for more than three quarters of a century.
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2023
2023
Dr. Atieh Abu Raqabah named CEO and President of Scientific Design.
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2022
2022
SABIC purchased Clariant’s 50% share in Scientific Design, making it a key component in the success of SABIC’s Specialties Business Unit.
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2021
2021
Scientific Design celebrates 75th anniversary.
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2020
2020
Deon Carter named CEO and President of Scientific Design
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2018
2018
Scientific Design’s Process Technologies, Catalyst and Equipment are used in over 100 Chemical Plants spanning 6 Continents Worldwide.
Scientific Design receives the latest 9001:2015 ISO Certification
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2017
2017
Scientific Design launches rebranding, announcing it’s Technology Excellence vision
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2016
2016
Scientific Design Celebrates 70th Anniversary
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2013
2013
Paul Lamb named CEO and President of Scientific Design.
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2011
2011
Clariant acquired Sud–Chemie and became 50% owner in Scientific Design.
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2005
2005
Scientific Design continued to increase Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol plant capacities and licensed three 700,000 ton per annum MEG plants.
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2003
2003
Linde sold Scientific Design as a 50/50 joint venture between SABIC and Sud–Chemie.
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1985
1985
Halcon International Company, Inc. (HIC)/Scientific Design designed the first renewable Ethylene technology in India.
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1980
1980
1980, Halcon International Company, Inc. (HIC)/Scientific Design became ISO certified
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1976
1976
Halcon International Company, Inc. (HIC)/Scientific Design became the first company to License EO/EG Plant in China
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1968
1968
Halcon International Company, Inc. (HIC)/Scientific Design Group discovered high yield direct Ethylene Oxide process.
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1967
1967
Halcon International Company, Inc. (HIC) partnered with Atlantic Richfield Co. (Arco) to form Oxirane, to produce propylene oxide, styrene, and tert-Butyl alcohol.
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1963
1963
Scientific Design became a subsidiary of Halcon International Company (HIC).
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1961
1961
Scientific Design developed the first Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol plant technology.
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1960
1960
Scientific Design developed and commercialized Ethylene Oxide Technology.
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1957
1957
Scientific Design began manufacturing proprietary Oxidation Catalyst at NJ location at USA Headquarters and manufacturing site
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1950
1950
Scientific Design developed and commercialized key Petrochemical Technologies at NYC location:
- Bromine assisted air oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid (main ingredient of polyester fibers)
- KA Oil
- Caprolactum (Nylon)
- Maleic Anhydride
- Phthalic Anhydride.
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1946
1946
Scientific Design Company Incorporated (SD) founded as a Process Development and engineering construction company by Dr. Ralph Landau.
Our Impact
Scientific Design is committed to improving the petrochemical industry and the world. Whether through community involvement, innovative products for business growth, or sharing our talents and experience with others in the industry.
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USA Headquarters
49 Industrial Avenue, Little Ferry, N.J.
U.S.A. 07643-1922
Tel: +1 201 641 0500
China Office
668 Xinzha Road
Shanghai, China
Room 1102, Lee Gardens Shanghai, 200041
Tel: +86 21 6271 1010
Middle East Office
Office 401, Building 3W, Dubai Airport Free Zone
P.O. Box 372016, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: + 971 4 548 3930