Robert O. Brandt

In an organization peopled by skilled and creative engineering personnel, Bob holds the lead scientific and technical role. Founder of Brandt Industries, and a co-founder of EI, he holds more than 40 patents and is responsible for innumerable unique design solutions in materials handling and flow measurement. His early interest in flow measurements began with a stint in a paper mill and continued as a project engineer working on operations instrumentation and design. This experience led him to start his first company, since sold, and to develop original processing methodologies for the confectionery and snack food industries. He is a recognized expert in flow measurement and an ardent student of new and emerging analytical technologies such as computational fluid dynamic modeling. He holds BS degrees in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Bob is a member of numerous engineering societies, an avid boater, an instrument-rated pilot and a high-performance driver.