Accelerating the transition to renewable fuels

Marcelo Carugo works with upstream and downstream manufacturers globally to create a clear and actionable path to operational excellence and digital transformation through applications of automation technologies. He joined Emerson in 1998 and has more than 30 yr of experience in the chemical and refining process control industries, both domestically and internationally. Carugo received an electronic engineering degree from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; a post graduate diploma in electronic engineering from PIITS in the Netherlands; and a Master of electronic engineering with honors from NUFFIC in the Netherlands.

Julie Valentine works with downstream manufacturers globally to enhance the selection of measurement and analytical devices to optimize sustainable plant operations. Valentine joined Emerson in 1993 and has more than 30 yr of experience in the refining and petrochemical process and automation industries. She has authored numerous technical papers on various applications of measurement technology in the refining industry and is a co-inventor in two U.S. patents. Valentine earned a BS degree in chemical and petroleum refining engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.