Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of coatings additives via LC/Q-TOFMS accurate mass and tandem mass spectrometry techniquesUses complementary techniques including: GC/MS; headspace-GC/MS; pyrolysis-GC/MS; Raman and FT-IR microscopy techniques for analyses of coatings, resins, and additives.Supports in-house polymer/resin chemists with characterization of new product formulations; collect data for use in patents or legal cases; deformulation and competitive analysis of emerging rival technologies; and general trouble-shooting of production/application difficulties of our manufacturers and customersServed as Material Science Research Group safety leader – represents the group at managers’ meetings and leads weekly safety meetings.Currently serves as Assistant Site Safety Coordinator for the entire Minneapolis lab campus.

My research focuses on the analysis of peptides and proteins using ion mobility spectrometry and mass spectrometry techniques. Specifically, I am interested in the use of chemical reactivity, in either solution or gas-phase, to provide complementary information or improve analytical performance.

Synthesized cyclic peptides in the lab of Prof. R. Scott Lokey for use in cell permeability assays

Prepared paint formulations and sample tiles for weathering tests in the Interior Automotive Coatings Division.