Andrew Patalano

Andrew Patalano, PhD, is an experienced educator and consultant in the field of chemistry, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions, including Santa Monica College, American University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles Valley College, and San Jacinto Community College District since October 2022. Patalano has also held positions at Southern California University of Health Sciences and previously taught at the University of Redlands, Stanbridge University, and the University of La Verne. In addition to academic roles, Patalano provides consulting services for Sponge Inc. since April 2016, focusing on product development and laboratory data acquisition. Patalano's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Riverside, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Redlands, complemented by research experience in high-temperature furnace processing and absorbent technologies.