Dr. Kradak Thomas Email and Phone Number
Dr. Thomas is a senior technical subject matter expert specializing in chemistry, nanotechnology, DNA sensors, and Web and database development. He has extensive skills in computer programming, including PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, and Visual Basic. Dr. Thomas is an accomplished researcher and published author who has spent well over a decade in national security science and technology studies. He is a proactive professional who works well as the team leader or a team member with numerous years of teaching general and organic chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego, and a B.A. in Chemistry from Rice University.Specialties: Analysis and experiment design, process analysis. Nanotechnology, MEMS, self-assembly, magnetic materials, metamaterials. Data gathering and reporting, organic synthesis, purification and characterization, DNA synthesis and manipulation, literature research and review writing, editing/proofreading, computational chemistry, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, purchasing and inventory, laboratory safety
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Chemistry Team LeadAra Sep 2023 - Present -
Senior Scientist - Chemistry LeadApplied Research Associates Sep 2013 - Oct 2023Alexandria, VirginiaProvide subject matter expertise for hazardous materials and CBRNE/WMD releases worldwide for decision support and consequence assessment for emergency management and operational planning.
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Chemical SmeEngility Sep 2013 - Sep 2015Alexandria, VirginiaProvide CBRNE SME support for OSD-driven GCAS effort. Provide development requirements, architecture frameworks and chemistry expertise to develop information products, databases, and dashboards for CWMD situational awareness.Support global DTRA Technical Reachback by providing timely hazard analysis for decision support and consequence management for emergency events and operational planning.[In September 2015, our contract was acquired by ARA] -
Principal Research AnalystBattelle Aug 2011 - Jun 2013Arlington, VaConduct analyses on technology and security issues. Broad span of regional, national, organization, and individual profile studies. Identifed challenges for international competitiveness and pursued opportunities for engagement. Developed tools for effective analysis operations. -
Senior ScientistSystem Planning Corporation Jul 2009 - Jul 2011Arlington, VaWas System Enginering Technical Assistant (SETA) for DARPA Program Managers. Assisted in developing new start proposals, evaluated scientific objectives, technical feasibility, relevance, and cost rationales. Conducted surveys of the current state-of-the-art and domestic industrial and research capabilities. Assisted with contract management for existing programs.Worked with grant/contract proposers by providing timely feedback regarding proposal scope, technical relevance, SOWs, budgets, and execution.Developed software and websites to track documents, personnel, and program efforts for SPC MicroTechnology & Contracts Group. -
Seta ContractorDarpa Jul 2009 - Jul 2011Arlington, VaProvideed technical support to DARPA programs in the Microsystems Technology Office including: MEMS Exchange, HERMIT, NEMS. Participated in program source selection reviews. Planned and executed program review meetings and technical workshops. Assisted in research for new start proposals. Provided ongoing technical support for DARPA Program Managers. Assisted proposers by providing timely feedback regarding proposal scope, technical relevance, SOWs, budgets, and execution. -
Chemical Consultant(Sole Proprietership) Jul 2004 - Jul 2009Provides general consulting in scientific disciplines ranging from experiment design, data analysis, project management, training, research, report writing, market analysis, advertising, office management, data management, and computer programming.
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Environmental Consulting ScientistHatch Mott Mcdonald Mar 2004 - Jun 2004Conduct research studies to determine remediation efforts to reduce lead concentrations in the Washington, DC water supply. Assist in developing and testing causal theories of the origin of contamination. Work with multidisciplinary teams (EPA, DC Department of Health, DC Water and Sewer Authority, US Army Corps of Engineers) in a fast-paced, highly scrutinized environment.As a result of these efforts, lead contaminant levels were seen to drop below federal action levels in early 2005. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/10/AR2005051001360.html) -
Postdoctoral FellowUnited States National Research Council Nov 2000 - Jun 2003Conducted research into DNA array technologies. In a small team environment, developed techniques to mass-produce DNA arrays and investigate methods to optimize density of arrays. -
Postdoctoral ResearcherUniversity Of California - San Diego Jan 2000 - Nov 2000Organized a team of undergraduate engineering students to construct an artificial jellyfish robot from artificial muscle polymers. Provided assistance in strategic project planning and facilitate safe chemical operations. Developed protocols to synthesize muscle variants to test theories for muscle actuation. -
Teaching AssistantUniversity Of California, San Diego 1994 - 2000In lecture, laboratory, and small group environments, I had the unique opportunity to teach ten different chemistry and biochemistry courses during my tenure at UC San Diego. Spanning the range from graduate-level to so-called "chemistry for poets" courses and subjects covering all disciplines of chemistry, I was able to work with a diverse range of students with unique needs, backgrounds, and goals.
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Graduate Research AssistantUniversity Of California - San Diego Sep 1994 - Dec 1999Conducted dissertation research to investigate the possibility of using DNA-metal conjugates for supramolecular assemblies. During this time, built and managed an academic laboratory and taught ten different courses in ten semesters.
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Research AssistantSmalley Laboratory, Rice University Jan 1993 - May 1994As a student researcher with Nobel Laureat Richard Smalley, I was at first enthralled by the opportunity, as I expressed it, "It's a pleasure working for you, Professor Smalley." His curt response made every indication of the tenor of our relationship: "Stop right there. Two things. First, my name is Rick. Second, you work with me, not for me."My tenure in the Smalley labs was most significant in that it taught me ways to work in addition to the techinical objectives of our research program to synthesize novel fullerene materials in respectable quantities.
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Teaching AssistantRice University 1993 - 1994Supported undergraduate general chemistry laboratory. Teaching, supervision, safety, lab prep and maintenance.
Dr. Kradak Thomas Education Details
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kradak Thomas
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Dr. Kradak Thomas works for Ara
What is Dr. Kradak Thomas's role at the current company?
Dr. Kradak Thomas's current role is Senior Scientist at Applied Research Associates.
What schools did Dr. Kradak Thomas attend?
Dr. Kradak Thomas attended University Of California, San Diego, Rice University.
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