Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Engineering
Barrie Winn was born in the US, grew up in Switzerland, and earned a BS in chemical engineering from Imperial College London. For 8 years, he worked for an engineering/science consultancy in London, including 14 months seconded to IFDC in Alabama. He then served for 32 years at one of the world’s largest phosphate mining and manufacturing complexes, working in chemical plant operations and the environmental and technical departments. In retirement he earned an MA in science and religion from Biola University and uses apologetics in ministry. He consults in the phosphate field.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Phosphate Chemistry Part 2: Phosphates and the Origin of Life
Explore the critical role of phosphates in life's origin, challenges of natural sources, and meteoritic delivery suggesting design evidence. Read More
Phosphate Chemistry Part 1: Fine-Tuned for Life
Explore how phosphate chemistry is uniquely fine-tuned for life, highlighting its critical biochemical roles and implications for creation. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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