Lawrence Megan is currently an R&D and Global Operation Director for Praxair. In this role, he is responsible for managing a portfolio of programs focused on improving the efficiency of Praxair’s process plant operations, supply chains, and business processes.
Larry joined Praxair in 1993 as a Development Associate, later becoming an R&D manager and Corporate Fellow. He holds 4 US patents and has co-authored 13 peer reviewed journal articles. He received a National Academy of Engineering Eminent Young Engineer award in 2006, a Praxair R&D Commercialization Award in 2005, and a Praxair R&D Technology Innovation award in 2002. He is a member of the University at Buffalo (UB) Industrial Engineering Advisory Board, the Buffalo Manufacturing Works Founders Board, and is actively involved in collaborative efforts between UB and the Buffalo Public Schools to improve science and math education.
Larry has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Worcester.