Chang Samuel Hsu (Sam)
Courtsey Professor
(850) 410-6684

Education

  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, Chung-Yuan Christian University (College of Science and Engineering), 1966
  • Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1974

Research Interests

  • Petroleum Chemistry, Exploration and Processing
  • Hydrocarbon Science and Technology
  • Analytical Chemistry – Mass Spectrometry
  • Environmental Monitoring and Controls
  • Lubricant Oils and Petrochemicals
  • Biomass Fuels and Chemicals

Professional Affiliations & Qualifications

  • Adjunct Professor, China University of Petroleum, 2012-present.
  • President, Petro Bio Oil Consulting, 2011 - present
  • Founding Director, Future Fuels Institute, Florida State University, 2010-2012.
  • Manager/Principal Project Leader, BP Refinery of the Future, 2006-2009.
  • Senior R&D Technical Staff, Exxon then ExxonMobil, 1977-2006.
  • Adjunct Professor at Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1991-2001.
  • Adjunct Professor in special degree program at Exxon, Lehigh University. 1987-88.

Professional Memberships

  • American Chemical Society (ACS) – Symposium Chair/Organizer (2012, 2011, 2009, 2006, 2001, 1998), Chapter Chair-Elect (2006), International Activity Committee (1996-2001), Alternate Councilor (1995-2001), Topical Group Chair (1993-1995)
  • American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) – Board Member (2002-2004), Hydrocarbon Interest Group Chair (1994-2003), Nomination and Program Committee (1999,2000), Symposium Chair (2001, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1992)
  • Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) – National President (1997, 1998), President-Elect (1995, 1996), Tristate Chapter (NJ, NY, CT) President (1992-1994)
  • Chinese American Society for Mass Spectrometry (CASMS) – President (1999-2003), Board of Trustees (2003-present) http://www.casms.org/?action=page&id=3
  • Pittsburgh Conference (Pittcon) – Presider (2012, 2009, 2002, 1999, 1998)
  • Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of America

Awards

  • Exxon Incentive Award
  • American Chemical Society New Jersey Regional Award for Achievements in Mass Spectrometry
  • Chinese American Chemical Society Distinguished Service Award
  • Asian American Heritage Council Award
  • Exxon Golden Tiger and other Awards
  • University of Kentucky Institutional Grant Fellow
  • University of Kentucky Research Foundation Fellow
  • Who's Who in Science and Engineering
  • Men of Achievement

Publications

Books

  1. Practical Advances in Petroleum Processing (2 volumes), Hsu, C. S. Hsu; Robinson, P. R. (eds.), New York:, Springer, 2006 (ISBN 0-387-25811-6)
  2. Analytical Advances for Hydrocarbon Research, Hsu, C. S. (ed.), New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2003 (ISBN 0-306-47476-X)
  3. Chemistry of Diesel Fuels, Song, C.; Hsu, C. S.; Mochida, I. (eds.), Philadelphia: Taylor & Francis, 2000. (ISBN 1-56032-845-2)

Book Chapters

  1. "Biomarker Analysis for Petroleum Exploration", Hsu, C. S.; Walters, C. C.; Isaksen, G. H.; Schaps, M. E.; Peters, K. E. Chapter 9, Analytical Advances for Hydrocarbon Research, Hsu, C. S. (Ed.) New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2003; 223-245.
  2. "Coupling Mass Spectrometry with Liquid Chromatography for Petroleum Research", Hsu, C. S. Chapter 11, Analytical Advances for Hydrocarbon Research, Hsu, C. S. (Ed.) New York: Kluwer Academic/ Plenum Publishers, 2003; 267-284.
  3. "GC/MS in the Petroleum Industry", Hsu, C. S.; Drinkwater. D. Chapter 3, Current Practice in GC/MS (Chromatogr. Sci. Series, Vol. 86), Niessen, W. W. A. (Ed.) New York: Dekker Marcel, 2001; pp. 55-94.
  4. "Diesel Fuel Analysis", Hsu, C. S, In Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley, 2000; pp. 6613-6622.
  5. "Molecular Characterization of Diesel Fuels by Modern Analytical Techniques", Hsu, C. S.; Genowitz, M. W.; Dechert, G. J.; Abbott, D. J.; Barbour, R. Chapter 2, Chemistry of Diesel Fuels, Song, C.; Hsu, C. S.; Mochida, I. (Eds.), Philadelphia: Taylor & Francis, 2000; pp. 61-76.
  6. "Rapid Detailed Analysis of Diesel Fuels by GC-FIMS", Malhatra, R.; Coggiola, M. J.; Young, S. E.; Hsu, C. S.; Dechert, G. J.; Rahimi, P. M.; Briker, Y. Chapter 3, Chemistry of Diesel Fuels, Song, C.; Hsu, C. S.; Mochida, I. (Eds), Philadelphia: Taylor & Francis, 2000; pp. 77-92.
  7. "Petroleum: Composition", Robbins, W. K.; Hsu, C. S. In Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fourth Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996; pp. 352-370.
  8. "Hydrocarbons", Hsu, C. S. In Encyclopedia of Analytical Science, premiere edition, London: Academic Press, 1995; pp. 2028-2034.
  9. "Methyl Steranes in Marine Source Rocks", Requejo, A. G.; Hsu, C. S.; Dechert, G. J. In Organic Geochemistry: Advances and Applications in Energy and the Natural Environment, Manning, D. (Ed.), Manchester Univ. Press, 1991; pp. 201-205.

Patents

  1. U.S. Patents 4,922,028. "Process for the Hydroformylation of Sulfur Containing Thermally Cracked Petroleum Residue and Novel Products Thereof", A. A. Oswald, R. N. Bhatia, E. J. Mozeleski, A. A. Glivicky, B. G. Brueggman, J. R. Hooton, C. M. Smith and C. S. Hsu.
  2. U.S. Patents 5,030,774. "Process for the Hydroformylation of Sulfur Containing Thermally Cracked Petroleum Residue and Novel Products Thereof", A. A. Oswald, R. N. Bhatia, E. J. Mozeleski, A. A. Glivicky, B. G. Brueggman, J. R. Hooton, C. M. Smith and C. S. Hsu.
  3. EP0546718, "Synthesis of Derivatized Fullerenes", G. P. Miller, C. S. Hsu and J. M. Millar.
  4. U.S. Patent 5,294,349. "Coal Depolymerization and Hydroprocessing", G. M. Kramer, E. R. Ernst, C. S. Hsu, G. H. Singhal and P. S. Maa.
  5. 5. U.S. Patent 5,298,157. "Coal Depolymerization Utilizing Hard Acid/Soft Base", G. M. Kramer, E. R. Ernst and C. S. Hsu.
  6. DE 4325687. "Coal depolymerization with a hard acid and soft base and hydrogenation to hydrocarbon oils", G. M. Kramer, E. R. Ernst, C. S. Hsu, G. H. Singhal, and P. S. S. Maa.
  7. DE 4325715. "Low-ash coal by depolymerization with a hard acid and soft base", G. M. Kramer, E. R. Ernst and C. S. Hsu.
  8. U.S. Patent 5,462,680. "Free Radical Adducts of Fullerene with Hydrocarbons and Polymers", S. J. Brois, A. O. Patel, W. W. Schulz, C. S. Hsu, and R. T. Garner.
  9. U.S. Patent 5,644,129. "Direct Analysis of Paraffin and Naphthene Types in Hydrocarbon Mixtures", C. S. Hsu, S. C. Blum, Z. Liang, P. B. Grosshans, and W. K. Robbins.
  10. EP0908925. "Determining Halogen Toxicity Level of Halogenated Compounds", C. S. Hsu.
  11. U.S. Patent 5,958,224. "A Process for Deep Desulfurization Using Combined Hydrotreating-Oxidation", T. C. Ho, C. S. Hsu, G. D. Dupre, R. Liotta, and V. B. Buckholz.
  12. U.S. 6,060,325. "Detection and Monitoring Toxic Halogenated Compounds", C. S. Hsu.
  13. U.S. Patent 7,671,328. "Method of Producing Molecular Profiles of Isoparaffins by Low Emitter Current Field Ionization Mass Spectrometry", C. S. Hsu, G. J. Dechert, H. S. Aldrich and G. D. Dupre