William Vining, son of Jim and Pat Vining of Rock Hill, S.C., and grandson of Bos Vining of Tryon, has graduated with a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

His dissertation focused on understanding the underlying performance properties of heterogeneous catalysts for chemical production and was entitled “Understanding the Effect of Modifying Elements in Supported Vanadia Bilayered Catalysts for Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde.” This work will contribute to greater energy efficiencies and fewer carbon emissions.
Vining is originally from Rock Hill, S.C., and received a bachelor of science. in chemical engineering from Clemson University in 2006.
After graduation, William will begin work with GE Global Research in Niskayuna, N.Y.
– article submitted by Bos Vining