This article first appeared in the 200901
issue of BD+C.
 Brandon D. Tinianov, 39
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CTO Serious Materials, Sunnyvale, Calif. EDUCATION BS ME, Tulane University MS ME, University of Texas PhD, Colorado School of Mines PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS PE, LEED AP ACCOMPLISHMENTS Materials scientist, inventor; has 12 issued patents and 20 pending patents. Product manufacturer's chief technical strategist; responsible for new product strategy, road mapping, development of intellectual property portfolio, and company representation in technical and business forums. Oversaw development of Quietrock line of soundproofing drywall; led development of energy-efficient ThermaProof Window line; helped develop sustainable EcoRock drywall panels. EXTRACURRICULAR Founding chair, USGBC Silicon Valley chapter. Contributor, co-author, national and international building codes for ASTM, ANSI, and ISO. Adjunct professor, engineering department, Colorado School of Mines. Author, co-author, 16 peer-reviewed journal articles. OFF THE CLOCK Has a low carbon footprint; only 8,500lb./year (national average: about 24,000lb./year.) SECRET LIFE Has a knack for finding lost objects. |
