Eric Hill Email & Phone Number

Kennewick, Wa, Us

Richland, Washington

I run an intensive care unit for microbes called the Microbial Cell Dynamics Laboratory (MCDL) where we use controlled cultivation to study the limits of biology, and how life works. I invent and run life-support machines for microbes to support their growth in extreme conditions. I've invented 7 generations of photobioreactors, including the bioreactor that holds the record for the fastest growing phototroph (doubling time of 1.9 hours). I've developed methods to adapt phototrophs for ultra-fast growth, and maximum productivity. We have developed technologies for the production of biofuels, and use the MCDL to do fundamental research on microbial physiology. We used the MCDL to discover the conditions where microbial nanowires are formed. This work has been the basis of the emerging field of Electro-microbiology. I'm an expert in designing and operating bioreactors for the growth of microbes. I've established safety protocols, mentored other staff, ensured environmental compliance, served on safety committees, obtained permits for work, handled disposal of waste, and managed projects.

Kennewick, Washington

I served as a medical laboratory technician in the microbiology department of Tri-Cities Laboratory. Tri-Cities laboratory is a company that is owned by three community based hospitals and a large reference lab. TCL performs microbiology, virology, and immunology testing for the three hospitals, as well as a large outpatient clientele. I worked at TCL half-time, while working as a limited term employee at PNNL as a microbiologist. I was required to end my job with TCL when I accepted a permanent position at PNNL as a scientist.

Pasco, Washington

I was an AutoCAD operator in the design department where we drew and modified plans for fire-sprinkler systems. I did surveying of installed systems to assemble as-built-drawings, supplied product documentation on all installed systems, assembled sets of construction drawings, and gathered pressure-testing data for water-supplies to buildings.

Moses Lake, Washington

I was a general laborer for a small construction company, specializing in concrete, stamped concrete, foundations, retaining walls, framing, and dairy-farm construction.

Civil And Environmental Engineering

Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics and more...

Master Of Science (Ms), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society, Microbiology Alumni Scholarship, Presidential Honor Scholarship, School.

Associate Of Applied Science, Analytical Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, President's List, Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Mid-Columbia Educational.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), General Studies

Activities and Societies: Dean's list, President's List, Honor Roll, Graduated with Honors

Civil Engineering Technologist, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, President's List, Honor Roll, Graduated with Honors