Committees
NAUFBA is composed of seven committees, led by the Board of Directors. These committees engage members to promote the education and execution of ultrafine bubble technology advancement.
| Committees | Primary Objective |
|---|---|
| Standards & Technical | Align North American practice with ISO/TC 281; pursue and administer the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) via ANSI; maintain terminology and measurement consistency; coordinate technical working groups.Committee Chair - Yuhong Jiang |
| Certification & Product Validation | Develop product validation and certification frameworks; combat unsubstantiated marketing claims; protect market integrity and buyer confidence. |
| Education & Applications | Produce application introductions and ISO/standards explainers; develop member and public technical education; curate credible application case material. |
| Membership | Define and maintain membership criteria (corporate vs. individual), dues tiers, and the application/review process; drive recruitment and retention.Committee Chairs - Seth Connell / Michael Radicone |
| Marketing, Events & Communications | Manage website, LinkedIn, and brand; organize and coordinate conference/expo presence; lead the public launch and ongoing outreach.Committee Chair - Dr. Wen Zhang / Seth Connell |
| International Liaison | Manage MOUs and coordination with FBIA (Japan) and the Chinese counterpart; coordinate ISO/TC 281 engagement; represent North America internationally.Committee Chair - Clair Schmit / Yuhong Jiang |
| Finance & Governance | Support the Treasurer on budget, audit, and controls; maintain bylaws and governance policies; oversee 501(c)(6) and antitrust compliance.Committee Chair - Ragy Ragheb |