Bioterrorism & Biodefense

Biography

David Richard is an American entrepreneurial engineer who has been awarded over 15 patents in his career. His patents span the chemical, optical, electro-optical, automotive, pharmaceutical and healthcare technical disciplines. His most recent patents are for the development of techniques for an Apparatus and Method for Preparing Cosmeceutical Ingredients Containing Epi-Dermal Delivery Mechanisms entailing unique methods for the continuous creation of surface charged vesicles. The son of a lumber company manager in Connecticut, he developed an interest in science during his school days. An avid reader, he was deeply influenced by the books “A Single Pebble” by John Hersey and “The Design of Everyday Things” by Donald Norman, which in part influenced him to become a more inquisitive scientist. The unwavering support of one his teachers also helped him to recognize his calling in the scientific development field. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from The University of New Haven and his Masters in Material Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His career has spanned a collage’ of industries and disciplines. As CTO of VTEC, Mr. Richard was responsible for disruptive product development and innovation in Asia. Prior to joining VTEC, Mr. Richard has served in positions including: President, Plastec, Inc., a diversified development and engineering company in polymer optics; VP of Operations, Eye Technology Incorporated, a leader in the medical devise intraocular lens industry; President, Diverse Technologies, Inc., an innovator in molecular delivery of pharmaceuticals; and VP for Engineering and F.D.A. Compliance for IOLAB Corporation, which became the origin of Johnson & Johnson’s ophthalmic franchise.

Research Interest

David Richard developed an interest in science during his school days. An avid reader, he was deeply influenced by the books “A Single Pebble” by John Hersey and “The Design of Everyday Things” by Donald Norman, which in part influenced him to become a more inquisitive scientist. The unwavering support of one of his teachers also helped him to recognize his calling in the scientific development field.