Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Tutoring of high school and college students, initially through CLUB Z! In-Home Tutoring Services. Added private referrals and developed private student-client base into a solid tutoring business. Taught math, chemistry and physics from basic material through AP and college level. Prepared dozens of students for SAT, ACT and GRE exams.• Consistently improved student grades/test scores, increased student subject knowledge and built confidence.• Received uniformly positive parent, student… Show more Tutoring of high school and college students, initially through CLUB Z! In-Home Tutoring Services. Added private referrals and developed private student-client base into a solid tutoring business. Taught math, chemistry and physics from basic material through AP and college level. Prepared dozens of students for SAT, ACT and GRE exams.• Consistently improved student grades/test scores, increased student subject knowledge and built confidence.• Received uniformly positive parent, student and employer feedback. Show less

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Primary U.S. technical contact for the development and supply of new alumina, ceria and rare earth mixed oxide (REMO) powders to manufacturers of washcoated catalysts for automotive emissions reduction. Worked as key interface with Solvay R&I teams to keep abreast of the latest product innovations, despite distance/time zone challenges and limited opportunities for in-person discussions. Developed technical presentations and explained concepts/rationale to current and target customers… Show more Primary U.S. technical contact for the development and supply of new alumina, ceria and rare earth mixed oxide (REMO) powders to manufacturers of washcoated catalysts for automotive emissions reduction. Worked as key interface with Solvay R&I teams to keep abreast of the latest product innovations, despite distance/time zone challenges and limited opportunities for in-person discussions. Developed technical presentations and explained concepts/rationale to current and target customers, showcasing Solvay as the natural partner for both short-term solutions and long-term innovation. Followed up on customer interest/inquiries, sample requests and technical questions in an effort to validate Solvay solutions. Identified and communicated customer feedback to Solvay technical and commercial communities.• Successfully qualified and sold multi-ton quantities of 9 new, unique alumina and rare earth mixed oxide formulations to U.S. customers.• Qualified at least one product with each of the 4 major U.S. catalyst washcoating companies.• Led a one-year Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with a major customer, during which more than 100 samples from Solvay were evaluated for their ability to activate the oxidation of nitrogen oxides.• Directed product support effort at Solvay’s alumina manufacturing plant (Cincinnati) during numerous successful customer audits. Show less

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States

Developed leads and secured business with both new and existing users of alumina and rare earth products. Diverse customer base, with applications in the automotive, electronics, and paints/coatings industries required tremendous flexibility and frequent travel in an independent role.• Recovered business ($500K annual) from a major manufacturer of synthetic rubber for the supply of a Neodymium based catalyst used in their process.• Qualified Neodymium catalysts at a second major… Show more Developed leads and secured business with both new and existing users of alumina and rare earth products. Diverse customer base, with applications in the automotive, electronics, and paints/coatings industries required tremendous flexibility and frequent travel in an independent role.• Recovered business ($500K annual) from a major manufacturer of synthetic rubber for the supply of a Neodymium based catalyst used in their process.• Qualified Neodymium catalysts at a second major supplier of synthetic rubber.• Led the introduction and qualification of Solvay’s second generation Neodymium based catalyst at the world’s second largest tire manufacturer.• Qualified numerous examples of fine grade and colloidal ceria for polishing applications in the semiconductor industry and beyond. Show less

Somerset, New Jersey, United States

Discovered and developed new opportunities to both grow the business and expand the existing reformer catalyst portfolio. Key link between customer and R&D.• Secured first supply agreement for reformer catalysts. Generated $350K revenue in 2009.• Contributed to revenues of $4MM in 2008.• Overcame adverse economic conditions in 2009 to maintain sales at 2008 level.

Paulsboro, New Jersey, United States

Directed product and process improvements for all commercial and developmental fuel cell catalysts, to support sales efforts. Built and maintained primary contact relationships with 25-30 customers. Led staff of four professionals. Scheduled, manufactured and shipped products to meet customer demands. Initiated scale-up to production.• Led cross-functional team to install world’s largest known dedicated fuel cell catalyst manufacturing plant. Successfully commissioned and qualified new… Show more Directed product and process improvements for all commercial and developmental fuel cell catalysts, to support sales efforts. Built and maintained primary contact relationships with 25-30 customers. Led staff of four professionals. Scheduled, manufactured and shipped products to meet customer demands. Initiated scale-up to production.• Led cross-functional team to install world’s largest known dedicated fuel cell catalyst manufacturing plant. Successfully commissioned and qualified new facility for production of multi-kilogram lots.• Managed transition from UK to US of novel route to high activity fuel cell catalysts. Developed optimized, robust manufacturing process for these products. Launched products commercially as second generation of HiSPEC® fuel cell catalysts. Doubled catalyst range from 8 to 16 products. Many are currently in use by major fuel cell developers.• Enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty. Managed orders and inquiries for fuel cell catalysts to ensure prompt response and on-time delivery. Show less

Paulsboro, New Jersey, United States

Led staff of five chemists and technicians to execute US fuel cell catalyst development programs. Provided customers with technical and commercial support on broad range of topics relating to catalyst supply.• Optimized manufacturing process for first generation of HiSPEC® fuel cell catalysts. Supplied volume quantities of consistent product on routine basis. Generated $2MM in revenues for three consecutive years and cemented JM’s position as market leader.• Received “Preferred… Show more Led staff of five chemists and technicians to execute US fuel cell catalyst development programs. Provided customers with technical and commercial support on broad range of topics relating to catalyst supply.• Optimized manufacturing process for first generation of HiSPEC® fuel cell catalysts. Supplied volume quantities of consistent product on routine basis. Generated $2MM in revenues for three consecutive years and cemented JM’s position as market leader.• Received “Preferred Supplier” Award from Ballard Power Systems, world leader in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, for leading the team responsible for product quality and on-time delivery. Show less

Paulsboro, New Jersey, United States

Managed group of five chemists and co-ops. Coordinated US fuel cell catalyst development programs with research and manufacturing groups. Demonstrated ability to diversify beyond core skills area.• Led team to develop, specify and introduce first generation of HiSPEC® fuel cell catalysts. Products provided superior performance in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC’s) and quickly became market leaders. Result: four-fold increase in annual revenues, from $500K to $2MM.• Improved… Show more Managed group of five chemists and co-ops. Coordinated US fuel cell catalyst development programs with research and manufacturing groups. Demonstrated ability to diversify beyond core skills area.• Led team to develop, specify and introduce first generation of HiSPEC® fuel cell catalysts. Products provided superior performance in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC’s) and quickly became market leaders. Result: four-fold increase in annual revenues, from $500K to $2MM.• Improved fuel cell alloy catalyst product consistency and durability. Optimized manufacturing process. Enabled customer to eliminate blending of multiple lots, resulting in significant cost savings. Many power plants employing this catalyst exceeded their target life and are still operating today.• Ran small volume chemicals business (annual revenues of $1MM - 2MM) for two years, while concurrently directing fuel cell activities. Show less

Paulsboro, New Jersey, United States

Key contributor on projects targeted to improve fuel cell catalyst activity, durability and reproducibility.• Pioneered development of high platinum content fuel cell alloy catalysts, resulting in a US Patent.• Developed formulations and robust manufacturing processes which led to new range of commercial phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) catalysts.

Sonning Common, England, United Kingdom

Fundamental research into fuel cell catalysts

Kalulushi, Copperbelt, Zambia

Development of new methods for extraction of copper and cobalt from mining ores and concentrates.

Ph.D., Electrochemistry

Thesis title: “Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Studies of Anodic Films on Lead”.

B.Sc. (Hons), Chemistry

Upper Second Class Honours