Simon G. Kukes

Born in 1946. Moscow.
In 1969 he graduated from the Moscow Chemical-Technological Institute. DI. Mendeleev specializing in the technology of vacuum pumps,.
In 1969-70 he. worked as an engineer-technologist in the software "Titan", where he received his first certificate of authorship.
In 1973, Mr.. the Institute of Organoelement Compounds of. AN Nesmeyanov, USSR Academy of Sciences (INEOS) defended his thesis on "Kinetics of chemical reactions" I worked in the INEOS to 1977. a junior researcher, researcher.
In 1977. emigrated to the United States, where he was invited to RICE University. Over a half years combined postdoctoral studies, scientific work and teaching at the University.
Dr. Gregory Simon Kukes is widely known in the U.S. works in the development of catalysts, processes of oil refining and petrochemical. He - by 130 U.S. patents and over 50 articles. Honorary Professor, University of Delaware.
In 1979. invited for the post of technical director of the oil company Phillips Petroleum, where he worked until 1986.
From 1986 to 1995. worked for Amoco Oil, first at the position of Technology Director, and then - Director of International Department of refining, marketing and transportation.
In 1995. returned to Moscow. He worked in the Moscow office of Amoco Oil in the position of vice president of marketing and refining.
In 1996-98. - First Vice-President of Yukos Sales.
Since February 1998. - President of the Tyumen Oil Company ".
U.S. citizen.