Mitchell Loescher, PhD, Pe
About Mitchell Loescher, PhD, Pe
Mitchell Loescher, PhD, PE, is the EB Licensing Support Lead and Chemicals Licensing Tech Service Supervisor at ExxonMobil, with over 25 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, and renewable fuels innovation commercialization.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Mitchell Loescher is currently serving as the EB Licensing Support Lead and Chemicals Licensing Tech Service Supervisor at ExxonMobil. Based in Baytown, Texas, he has been in this role since 2020. In this capacity, he oversees licensing support and technical services for chemical operations, leveraging his extensive background in chemical engineering and management.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Prior to his current role, Mitchell Loescher held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a Market Developer and Global Affiliate Account Manager in Spring, TX. Earlier in his career, from 1996 to 1998, he was a Research Engineer, and from 1991 to 1993, he served as a Plant Engineer at Exxon Chemical. These roles have enriched his expertise in various aspects of the petrochemical industry.
Leadership at Inaeris Technologies
From 2012 to 2018, Mitchell Loescher was the Vice President of Technology at Inaeris Technologies, located in Pasadena, TX. In this senior leadership role, he managed technology advancements and significantly contributed to the company's technological progress. His work here further solidified his expertise in innovation commercialization, particularly in renewable fuels.
Education Background
Mitchell Loescher holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, which he obtained between 1993 and 1996. He also earned a BS in Chemical Engineering and Economics from Caltech, graduating in 1991. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his diverse career in chemical engineering and management.
Technical and Management Expertise
With over 25 years of experience, Mitchell Loescher possesses specialized expertise in catalytic distillation design and operations, as well as new process economics and evaluation, particularly in biofuels, refining, and carbon capture. He also has significant experience in venture capital and private equity, especially in technology licensing and investment appraisal. Holding a professional engineering license in Texas, he has led joint R&D programs and managed senior research professionals in renewable energy technology development.