• Inorganic chemist with strong synthetic, materials, analytical, and applied chemistry background• Four years of research experience in concrete chemistry, completed several projects covering diverse aspects of concrete• Experience in preparing and characterizing coatings and thin films as well as characterizing organic/inorganic compounds using a variety of techniques • Knowledgeable in surfactants, surface interactions, synthesis of surfactants, and surfactant chemistry• Experienced with aqueous synthesis of metal oxide colloids and nanoparticles, and other sol-gel based chemistry with a variety of metals• Designed and developed titanium and tungsten catalysts • Ability to operate, maintain, trouble shoot, repair, and interpret data from numerous instruments • Excellent problem solving skills• Strong leadership and teaching skills• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills