Professional Preparation

• Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA — B.S., Chemical Engineering,
1998
• Teachers of Tomorrow, Texas, USA — Certification Program, Technology Education
, 2024

Appointments
• President & CEO, Molecular Filtration, Inc., Granbury, TX (2004–Present)
• Project Manager, Solo Oil & Gas Company, LLC, Freer, TX (2009–2018)
• Process Validation Engineer, Beckman Coulter, Inc., Webster, TX (2007–2009)
• Project Manager, Energy Services International, Houston, TX (2005–2007)
• Project Manager, Cogen Cleaning Technology, Inc., Dickinson, TX (2002–2005)
• Production Manager, GE Water & Process Technologies (Ecolochem), East Hartford,
CT (1994–2002)

Patents and Patent Applications
• U.S. Application No. 19/097,065 – Catalytic Ceramic Contactor for Sulfur Removal in
Aqueous Systems, filed April 1, 2025
• U.S. Application No. 19/171,255 – Method for Complete Sulfate and Metal Removal
from Produced Water Using a Three-Step Treatment Process for Reinjection, filed
April 5, 2025
• U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/756,095 – Lembcke-Process for Enhanced Heap
Leaching, filed February 8, 2025

U.S. Application No. 19/060,563 – Method and System for Azeotropic Separation
Using Organophobic Ceramic Membranes, filed February 21, 2025
• WO 2015/066347 A1 (PCT/US2014/063198) – Separation of Organic Compounds
from Liquid, published May 7, 2015
• WO 2016/099469 A1 (PCT/US2014/070693) – Mobile Fluid Purification System, pub-
lished June 23, 2016
• U.S. Application No. US 2017/0240448 A1 – Oil Recovery from Sediment Using Func-
tionalized Membranes, published August 24, 2017

Synergistic Activities
• University Research Collaboration: Partnered with Missouri University of Science
and Technology (Missouri S&T) under a formal R&D agreement (2015–2017) to ad-
vance ceramic-based water and wastewater treatment systems. Molecular Filtration,
Inc. contributed over $50,000 in pilot-scale equipment, intellectual property, and tech-
nical support to Dr. Muthanna Al-Dahhan’s Multiphase Reactors and Applications
Laboratory (M-REAL), supporting graduate research and technical development.
• Patent-Driven Innovation: Lead inventor on multiple U.S. and international patent
applications focused on catalytic ceramic contactors, membrane-free separation sys-
tems, and oilfield water reuse technologies. These include novel approaches to sulfur
removal, metal precipitation, and azeotropic separation for sustainable industrial water
treatment.
• Technology Commercialization: Founded Molecular Filtration, Inc. to bridge ad-
vanced chemical engineering research with real-world applications in oilfield, mining,
and industrial wastewater treatment. Initiated design and engineering of scalable ce-
ramic contactor units. Pilot and production-scale deployment is planned as part of
upcoming R&D supported by this NSF proposal.
• STEM Advocacy and Mentorship: Actively support student research and technical
training through equipment donations, real-world field data access, and consultation
with academic labs. Contributions acknowledged in graduate-level research at Mis-
souri S&T in membrane and contactor system development.
• International Collaboration and Impact: Engaged with stakeholders in the U.S. and
Middle East to identify opportunities for pilot programs and collaborative deployment
of ceramic contactor systems, contingent on NSF funding. These efforts aim to sup-
port regional water reuse, resource recovery, and environmental stewardship using
catalytic ceramic technologies.

Operations & Compliance Manager, Molecular Filtration, Inc.
Location: Granbury, Texas, USA

Operations & Compliance Manager, Molecular Filtration, Inc.

Location: Granbury, Texas, USA

Professional Background

Sheila Rowell is a seasoned educator and corporate operations specialist with over 30 years of experience in academic instruction, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Mathematics from Lubbock Christian University (1986) and is certified in English as a Second Language (ESL).
During her distinguished teaching career, Ms. Rowell taught across multiple grade levels (2 through 8), delivering instruction in subjects such as Mathematics, English, Life Science, Earth Science, Animal Science, World Geography, Physical Education, and Bible. Her ESL certification enabled her to support multilingual students in developing core language competencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

In addition to her classroom responsibilities, she actively contributed to institutional advancement through participation in curriculum development, compliance committees, and parent-community collaboration initiatives—particularly focused on ESL, gifted, and special needs students.

Current Role at Molecular Filtration, Inc.

Ms. Rowell currently serves as the Operations & Compliance Manager at Molecular Filtration, Inc., where she oversees day-to-day business operations, ensures adherence to internal controls and regulatory frameworks, and provides oversight for documentation, financial coordination, and grant compliance. Her leadership is critical in aligning the company’s administrative infrastructure with federal R&D funding requirements and strategic growth objectives