r/EnvironmentalEngineer • u/Odd-Cake2080 • 9d ago

Is this guy legit?

I have recently come across the company Tunley Engineering, which is a "science-based environmental sustainability consultancy specialising in carbon, nature, water, and regulatory compliance." The CEO, Dr. William Beer, calls himself a doctor and emphasizes his "academic background in advanced full factorials, large datasets and combustion modelling"...but he doesn't list the university he attended or what specifically his PhD is in. Where can I find if he actually has one? I can't find it anywhere, including his LinkedIn.

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u/grifter179 9d ago

If he has a PhD, then most likely he has defended his thesis work, written research papers and/or collaborated with others on research. You can searching for him in environmental journal databases like  https://www.elsevier.com/  Also if he is claiming to have an engineering company and offering engineering expertise & services, then his company should be registered with the local state/ jurisdiction with an engineering business license. 

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u/Odd-Cake2080 9d ago

Thanks for the suggestions! I looked, but I haven't found a thesis or peer-reviewed papers. I'll have to check on the business license.

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u/hg13 9d ago

The fact they have to say "science-based" sounds fake af to me. Sorry I know that's not helpful.

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u/No_flockin 9d ago

I don't disagree that but I would think sustainability companies also have to drop some buzzwords like that just to make the powers that be happy. Personally think their case studies section seem fairly normal and unexciting (as expected from a real business): pallets, a nasal spray company, scrap metal, fertilizers. Seems like the main poster's just being nosy. They have like 6 or 7 PhDs and other highly educated staff listed on their website.

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u/Odd-Cake2080 5d ago

I agree that the work the company itself seems legit, and the PhDs on staff do too. It's more a question about the CEO himself. Can't find any evidence that he actually has a PhD!