Robert L. McGinnis
Robert L. McGinnis | |
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| Born | Robert Lloyd McGinnis |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | scientist, inventor, technology entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2002 - Present |
| Known for | Prometheus Fuels, Mattershift and Oasys Water |
| Notable work | NH3/CO2 draw solution for the forward osmosis process |
Robert L. McGinnis is an American scientist, technology entrepreneur, and inventor who has founded a number of technology companies including Prometheus Fuels, Mattershift and Oasys Water.
As a scientist, McGinnis is known for his contributions in the domain of desalination and forward osmosis; in particular he is credited as a co-inventor of the NH3/CO2 draw solution for the forward osmosis (FO) desalination process.
McGinnis is CEO at Prometheus Fuels, an environmental technology startup company he founded in 2019.