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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Research Center Manager

Ironton, Ohio, United States

Blacksburg, Va

• Developed High-Pressure Torsional Braid Analysis technology to characterize thermal behavior of polymer materials at high pressure in carbon dioxide or other fluids• Designed framework for determining optimum foaming outcomes based on knowledge of thermal transitions and relative rigidity of polymer materials in an industrially sponsored research project • Served as a mentor to 4 undergraduate students and trained them on using polymer and high-pressure characterization equipment

Supercritical Fluids Labs

• Led research on supercritical foaming of copolymers in carbon dioxide • Implementing strategies to use a magnetic suspension balance for measuring sorption of carbon dioxide into polymers.

Oak Ridge, Tn

• Worked with Thin Films and Nanostructures Group at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and Center for Nanophase Material Science (CNMS)• Conducted research on fabrication methods for organic spintronic devices using conjugated polymer materials

• Tutored hundreds of students in Math 1000 and 2000 level courses

Oakfield, Ny

• Trained 30 employees on the operation and function of an upgraded hydrapulper system; utilized a variety of teaching methods to capture a diverse audience • Verified an interlock and valve sequencing scheme for new a hydrapulper system • Contributed to safety and operation and design by utilizing experienced operator knowledge

• Advise and manage 50 residents; enforce residence hall policies and maintain facility health and safety

Ph.D. - Doctor Of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

M.Eng. - Master'S Of Engineering, Chemical Engineering

B.S. - Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Engineering

B.S. Chemical Engineering Minor: Science, Engineering, and Law (Intellectual Property Law)