Cory Thomas Email & Phone Number

Evanston, Illinois, United States

• Developed scalable blade coating process for solid-state ionogel electrolytes for Li-ion batteries yielding 300% higher energy density than the incumbent
• Generated a novel method to produce earth-abundant clay nanomaterials for use as a low-cost matrix material in gel electrolytes for Li-ion batteries
• Mentored 3 graduate and 1 undergraduate students, helping to guide their research and careers
• Collaborated with external university producing new composite concrete resulting in publication

Lake Jackson, Texas

Freeport, Texas

• Operated a PE pilot plant and executed 100+ experiments and developed 10 commercial products
• Managed 4-5 technicians with varying levels of experience and technical knowledge during 24/7 operation of the pilot plant.
• Developed experimental plans for new product development with team of R&D specialists
• Led several capital project installations including demolition and construction, totaling $2.0 million
• Doubled pilot plant production capacity through installation of new separations technology
• Performed several process safety reviews of new and existing unit operation

Various Locations

Includes a total of 4 terms (4 months each) at locations including Midland, MI, Freeport, TX, and Pittsburg, CA. Executed small projects ranging from research and development data analysis and model development to plant capital installations, process automation updates, and process troubleshooting.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Performed synthesis and mechanical testing of multi-block polymers with Dept. of Chemistry.Aided in synthesis, application, and testing of zeolite nanofilms for separations technology.

Developed analytical techniques and performed research to aid field associates' interactions with customers.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Scalable Materials And Processes For Nanocomposite Electrolytes In Lithium-Based Batteries

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry