Jack Adams

Dr. Adams is President of Inotec, applying his 30+ year experience in applied environmental biotechnology and microbiology, geomicrobiology, industrial microbiology, and biotreatment to solve water treatment issues. His career represents a good balance between microbiology, engineering, chemistry, microbial process/bioremediation development and program management.

Dr. Adams headed US Army and US Bureau of Mines Biotechnology Programs, founded and directed bioprocess development and bioremediation centers at the University of Utah and Weber State University and has held Research Professor Appointments at the three top Utah Universities. He was the Dept. of Army director for an international team for biotechnology assessment.

Dr. Adams is an internationally recognized expert in metals and inorganic contaminant removal and bioprocess development and has developed and implemented innovative full-scale metal and inorganic removal biotechnologies for the mining industry in North and South America. He has conducted numerous pollution prevention assessments, waste minimization studies, technology assessments, feasibility evaluations, and has multiple patents in environmental biotechnology and water treatment areas. Professional experience covers expert witness on microbial and environmental processes; development and application of new biological processes and treatment systems for water, sediment, and atmospheric environments; development of environmental treament and contingency plans; and investigation of microbes and microbial processes in diverse environments.