Converted Organics Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) announced today the Company has appointed Raj Mehta, Ph.D. as its new Microbiology Technical Advisor. Dr. Mehta will work with Converted Organics on all matters related to microbiology, including the Company's proprietary High Temperature Liquid Composting (HTLC) microbial digestion technology, potential product line extensions, and technology and protocols related to the formulation, evaluation and production of potential new products.