Javier Fajardo Jr., Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Mountain View, California, United States

Livermore, California, United States

•R&D scientist as part of a multi-institutional team investigating semiconductor photo(electro)catalytic materials for overall water splitting to renewable hydrogen fuel.•Research focus: characterization of semiconductor charge transport mechanisms; investigation of the photoelectrochemical water splitting activity of single-to-ensemble semiconductor photocatalysts.

Los Angeles, California, United States

•Led cutting-edge research projects (under minimal supervision) from conception to publication.•Provided comprehensive hands-on training, mentorship, and management to 6+ junior scientists from diverse backgrounds; training included, but was not limited to: reaction/equipment-specific safety training, use of commonly employed software and databases, conducting thorough literature searches, technical/scientific writing.•Laboratory Manager duties: ensured the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of a research laboratory by supervising the group jobs of other team members, maintaining a detailed, up-to-date inventory and ordering chemicals/materials in a timely fashion, and coordinating the procurement and repair of laboratory equipment.•Research focus: investigation of crystalline solid-state organic photochemical reactions by product analysis, variable temperature fluorescence spectroscopy, and laser-flash photolysis spectroscopy.

Pasadena, California, United States

•Led cutting-edge research projects (under minimal supervision) from conception to publication in high-impact peer-reviewed scientific journals.•Regularly communicated research results in the form of written reports, oral presentations, seminars/conference talks, and peer-reviewed publications.•Laboratory Safety Coordinator duties: ensured the safety of an inorganic/organometallic research laboratory through compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety standards and fostering a culture of chemical safety.•Research focus: Development of highly reducing visible light photoredox catalysts.

Pasadena, California, United States

•Reviewed background materials in the scientific literature (e.g., journal publications, patents, theses, etc.) in order to conceive/develop research projects, design experiments, and determine appropriate analytical methodologies.•Executed experiments and performed data collection/analysis to validate scientific hypotheses to the rigorous standards set by peer-reviewed scientific journals.•Research focus: development of homogeneous nitrogen fixation catalysts and photosensitizers for energy-related applications.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

Uc Leads Research Scholar