Logan Brennan Email & Phone Number

United States

Chemistry PhD Student in Matt Law LaboratoryProject 1: Developing photoanode materials for high efficiency solar to hydrogen photoelectrochemical water splitting.• Synthesize nanoporous metal oxide semiconductors and understand structure/activity relationship for photoelectrochemical water splitting.• In depth materials and activity characterization of nascent photoanode materials including electron microscopy, XRD, EDS, XPS, BET surface area, TGA/DSC, electrochemistry, and photoelectrochemistry.Project 2: Selective dimerization of gold nanoparticles for photocatalytic and SERS substrates.• Selectively dimerize gold nanoparticles with high yield in a single, solution-based step.

St. Louis

Sadtler Laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis• Conduct research on projects related to the topics of electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry, nanomaterial synthesis, and solar energy conversion.• Research the electrodeposition of pure phase BiFeO3 films.• Synthesize manganese oxide through electrodeposition as a catalyst for oxygen evolution.• Characterize synthesized materials using a variety of techniques including cyclic voltammetry, scanning electron microscope imaging, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Tafel plot fitting, and stability tests. • Attend bi-weekly group meetings to present and discuss research with Sadtler group.

• Teach monthly CPR and first aid classes to Washington University students, faculty, and other community members.

• Act as a first responder to all medical emergencies that occur on the Washington University in St. Louis main campus.• Act as education committee co-chair during the 2018-2019 school year, organizing trainings for the community including CPR classes, active bystander trainings, and stop the bleed trainings• Completed thorough training process resulting in licensure by the National Registry and state of Missouri as an Emergency Medical Technician. • Attend weekly team meetings and continuing education trainings to learn to use new protocols and equipment. • Interact with Washington University police department, Clayton fire department, and patients.

Seattle

• Test and optimize liquid organic hydrogen carrier release module system. • Research and review academic and industry literature.• Compose whitepapers, client pitches, and various informational companywide reports.• Set up company chemistry laboratory and conduct a variety of experiments.

St. Louis

• Create tier II and toxic release inventory reports for a multitude of clients. • Analyze remediation data to determine accurate pollutant concentration forecasts. • Create trainings for clients on a variety of topics focused on environmental compliance for RCRA and other EPA laws.• Attend office meetings and work with co-workers to create solutions for clients.• Work part time 15-20 hours a week in addition to taking 14 credits of classes.

Biochemistry

Graduation with High Distinction through Chemistry Departmental Honors

Phd, Chemistry

Education record

Activities and Societies: President and Co-Leader of Lakeside Engineering Club, Captain of Varsity Tennis Team, Lakeside Curriculum.