Arisdyne Systems Improves Biofuel Efficiency

Our Team

Frederick W. Clarke - President

As the leader of Arisdyne Systems, Fred Clarke brings together proven planning skills, leadership management and entrepreneurial background with unique application of cavitation technologies for enhancing production of biofuels. His understanding of the needs of this emerging industry and his leadership of the Arisdyne team have resulted in breakthrough developments leading to new patents, equipment and process improvements for biofuel producers and feed stock providers.

Prior to joining FST Fuel Technologies, Clarke was president and CEO of a holding company that owned four mid-sized Midwest manufacturing firms serving the industrial, transportation, automotive and construction markets.

As former VP of Corporate Development with TRW, Clarke was responsible for automotive strategy and planning, as well as divesting more than 20 business units. As the VP and GM of a multinational advanced technology equipment and product manufacturing division of TRW, he was also responsible for global business operations, including planning and capital budgets.

Earlier in his career, he was a partner with Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young). Fred is a retired Captain of the US Navy Supply Corps and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Stanford.

Oleg Kozyuk - Chief Technology Officer

As Arisdyne’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Oleg Kozyuk is responsible for leading the Arisdyne team in developing new applications for our patented cavitation technology. Oleg received his master’s degree and his Ph. D. from Kiev Polytechnical Institute in Kiev, Ukraine. Oleg is a 2002 recipient of the NorTech Innovation Award and is a professional inventor. He is a key scientific resource and lead scientist in Arisdyne's recent Third Frontier Advanced Energy grant.

Oleg pioneered the concept of using hydrodynamic cavitation in technological processes and has more than 180 issued or pending patents worldwide. His issued patent holdings are in a variety of areas including hydromechanics, mixing, homogenization, dispersion, nanomaterials, sonochemistry, and biotechnology. He also holds a number of fundamental patents in reactor technology, synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials, and new crystallization methods for active pharmaceutical ingredients. His patents have formed the basis for the launches of a number of companies in a diverse range of industries.

Edward Connelly - VP of Business Development

As Arisdyne Systems' VP of Business Development, Ned Connelly works closely with Oleg Kozyuk, Paul Reinking, and the rest of the Arisdyne team to meet client needs and propose innovative biofuels solutions. Ned has over 20 years of experience in the high shear equipment market. He has a BS in biology and chemistry from the University of Kentucky, and completed graduate coursework at the University of Montana.

Paul Reinking - Operations Manager

Paul Reinking is Arisdyne Systems’ Operations Manager. With over a decade of experience in machine shop management, he is responsible for improving the efficiency of our biodiesel reactors and takes the lead in directing the activities of the operations team on all aspects of biofuels equipment. Paul studied at San Bernardino Valley College and at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Martin Brett - Senior Chemist

As Senior Chemist for Arisdyne Systems, Marty is responsible for improving the efficiency of the company’s products. Marty has been instrumental in testing and development for both transesterification and esterification processes for biodiesel production. Marty received his BS from John Carroll University and his MS from Kent State University. Marty also serves as the lead chemist coordinating the Third Frontier Advanced Energy initiative with Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center.