Richard J. Roby
Founder at Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc.
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Richard J.
Roby is the founder of Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. (founded in 1998) where he currently holds the title of President & Technical Director.
He is also currently the Chief Executive Officer of LPP Combustion LLC (since 2004), Chairman of SafeAwake LLC (since 2010), and a Professor at the University of Maryland (since 2003).
Dr. Roby has previously worked as a Principal at Hughes Associates Architects and as a Professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (1992-1995).
He has also been a member of various organizations including Sigma XI, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Combustion Institute, SAE International (Michigan), The Planetary Society, and International Gas Turbine Institute.
Dr. Roby holds a doctorate degree from Stanford University (1988), a graduate degree from Cornell University (1980), and an undergraduate degree from Cornell University (1977).
Richard J. Roby active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc.
 Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. provides applications of combustion and fire science. It offers fire and explosions investigations and litigation support, combustion system engineering and analysis, fire protection engineering and advanced energy systems. The company was founded by Richard J. Roby, Michael S. Klassen and Douglas J. Carpenter in 1998 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Founder | 2010-01-07 |
| University of Maryland | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
LPP Combustion LLC
 LPP Combustion LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services LPP Combustion LLC operates as fuel technology and equipment supplier. Its products include LPP Combustion Fuel Preparation Skid, LPP Combustion Fuel Preparation Skid for Burners, Industrial Power & Steam, Custom LPP Combustion Equipment and Oilfield Power Systems. The company was founded by Leo D. Eskin and Richard Joklik and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-12-31 |
SafeAwake LLC
 SafeAwake LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SafeAwake LLC is a private company that produces a fire safety device designed to awaken deaf, hard-of-hearing, and other individuals to fire emergencies. The company is based in Columbia, MD. The device works in partnership with a properly installed and working smoke alarm to alert sleeping individuals of a fire. | Chairman | 2009-12-31 |
| The Combustion Institute | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
SAE International (Michigan)
 SAE International (Michigan) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SAE International engages in the designing, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles and commercial vehicles. It focuses on encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. The company is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| International Gas Turbine Institute | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Planetary Society
 The Planetary Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Planetary Society is a non-governmental organization that aims to inspire people to explore other worlds and seek other life. The non-profit company is based in Pasadena, CA. With a mission to empower citizens to advance space science and exploration, the organization has an international membership, making it the largest space interest group in the world. Bill Nye serves as the CEO. The organization collaborates with members, volunteers, and partners to cultivate a worldwide movement for space. The company engages experts, decision-makers, influencers, and advocates to harness opportunities. The organization also provides space exploration resources for kids of all ages. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Richard J. Roby
| Stanford University | Doctorate Degree |
| Cornell University | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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LPP Combustion LLC
LPP Combustion LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services LPP Combustion LLC operates as fuel technology and equipment supplier. Its products include LPP Combustion Fuel Preparation Skid, LPP Combustion Fuel Preparation Skid for Burners, Industrial Power & Steam, Custom LPP Combustion Equipment and Oilfield Power Systems. The company was founded by Leo D. Eskin and Richard Joklik and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Distribution Services |
SafeAwake LLC
SafeAwake LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SafeAwake LLC is a private company that produces a fire safety device designed to awaken deaf, hard-of-hearing, and other individuals to fire emergencies. The company is based in Columbia, MD. The device works in partnership with a properly installed and working smoke alarm to alert sleeping individuals of a fire. | Commercial Services |
Hughes Associates Architects
 Hughes Associates Architects Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Hughes Associates Architects provides architectural services. The private company is based in Roanoke, VA and has subsidiaries in United States. | Industrial Services |
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Fire Protection Association provides fire, building, electrical and life safety materials. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Commercial Services |
Sigma XI
 Sigma XI Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields. | Commercial Services |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| The Combustion Institute | |
SAE International (Michigan)
SAE International (Michigan) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SAE International engages in the designing, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles and commercial vehicles. It focuses on encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. The company is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Commercial Services |
Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc.
Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. provides applications of combustion and fire science. It offers fire and explosions investigations and litigation support, combustion system engineering and analysis, fire protection engineering and advanced energy systems. The company was founded by Richard J. Roby, Michael S. Klassen and Douglas J. Carpenter in 1998 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Industrial Services |
The Planetary Society
The Planetary Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Planetary Society is a non-governmental organization that aims to inspire people to explore other worlds and seek other life. The non-profit company is based in Pasadena, CA. With a mission to empower citizens to advance space science and exploration, the organization has an international membership, making it the largest space interest group in the world. Bill Nye serves as the CEO. The organization collaborates with members, volunteers, and partners to cultivate a worldwide movement for space. The company engages experts, decision-makers, influencers, and advocates to harness opportunities. The organization also provides space exploration resources for kids of all ages. | Commercial Services |
| International Gas Turbine Institute |
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