Eric P. Johnson, Phd Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct

Dissertation: Gas-Phase Control of Heteroatom Placement and Structure in Carbon Nanotube SynthesisAdvisor: Prof. Desirée L. PlataI studied the influence of different alkyne precursors on carbon nanotube (CNT) synthesis in a cold-walled chemical vapor deposition reactor, to determine whether the alkyne bonds incorporate directly into the CNT lattice and yield chemical and structural differences. I examined oxygen-functionalized alkynes for their ability to carry oxygen into the CNT lattice, and characterized the reactive environment via gas chromatography. When it was determined that the amount of oxygen incorporation was low, I compared different liquid- and vapor-based acid treatments for adding oxygen and chlorine to CNTs grown from different precursors, and integrated a life cycle impact assessment to understand the potential ecotoxicity and CO2 emissions associated with each process. Finally, I examined a series of catalysts and substituted alkyne precursors to determine whether precursor structure could influence CNT chirality, through development of a chiral identification algorithm that leveraged Raman spectral mapping with multiple lasers.Additionally, I held teaching fellow positions for Water Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lab & Design.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

I continued my doctoral thesis research at MIT after our lab group moved from Yale. I also held a position as a teaching assistant for Water Chemistry.

Appleton, Wi

I designed and conducted experiments to replace an environmentally-harmful additive used in filter caking a microencapsulated phase change material, and assessed chemical additives to produce a filter cake product that would easily granulate in accordance with customer specifications. I created and validated a MATLAB model of heat transfer through foams containing varied loadings of phase change microcapsules to determine their cooling properties.

Rochester, New York, United States

I studied the synthesis of multiple classes of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, adapting processes from literature and examining the role of synthesis variables in determining electrochemical performance. I fabricated coin cell batteries from the resulting materials, to measure specific capacity versus lithium. I also assisted with carbon nanotube purification to support the efforts of other researchers.

Rochester, New York, United States

I researched hydrometallurgical extraction techniques to recover metals from lithium-ion batteries. I also performed EPA Method 1311, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, to simulate lithium-ion battery materials under landfill conditions and understand the potential environmental impact their leachate would pose.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical And Environmental Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering, 3.91/4

Activities and Societies: AIChE, RIT Honors Program, Tau Beta Pi, RIT Pep Band