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Midland, Mi, Us

Midland, Mi, Us

Midland, Michigan

Research and Development in Shelter Solutions: Product development, subject matter expert, and product responsible person for the GREAT STUFF(TM) Insulating Foam Sealant one-component foam product line and FROTH-PAK(TM) Air Sealing and Insulating two-component foam product lines. R&D advocate for sustainability specializing in innovations related to green chemistry and sustainable building solutions.

Midland, Mi

Research and Development in Dow Building Solutions: Product development, subject matter expert, and product responsible person for the GREAT STUFF(TM) Insulating Foam Sealant one-component foam product line. Lead chemist and project leader responsible for the blowing agent transition for the roof adhesive, TILE BOND(TM) Roof Tile Adhesive, and Dow's low pressure spray foam systems - FROTH-PAK(TM) Foam Insulation products. Sustainability advocate in R&D.- Senior Chemist 2012-2015- Associate Chemist 2015-present

Advisor: J. Fraser StoddartResearch Project: Development and synthesis of a new macrocylic host and a self-complexing [1]rotaxane. The project investigated the synthesis of a variety of functionalized cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene) derivatives and a study of host-guest interactions. Molecular architectures incorporating a selection of the hosts were explored using a wide variety of synthetic techniques and characterization techniques.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Professor Owen Priest• Prepared and taught weekly lectures for the laboratory experience, including chemistry concepts, lab techniques, and safety • Supervised and instructed undergraduate students in weekly lab• Held weekly office hours• Assessed weekly student performance, graded weekly quizzes, lab reports, and term exams

Advisor: Professor Toni BarstisResearch: Designed and produced undergraduate inquiry-based tutorials that teach and demonstrate quantum concepts in Physical Chemistry. Development included creating and solving user-friendly problems and required mastering the use of mathematical tools in their creation.

Courses: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemistry for Nursing Majors• Prepared chemicals and materials for weekly lab• Assisted lab instructors with teaching and supervising undergraduate students• Graded quizzes, lab reports, and exams

Advisor: Professor SonBinh T. NguyenResearch: Synthesis of a DNA-sensing system that utilizes polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) loaded with fluorescent dyes. Synthesized various polymers using air-free schlenk techniques. Designed and implemented a method of using PNPs to fluoresce in the presence of specific DNA.

Doctor Of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry

Sustainability Academy Executive Education Program

Selected for the inaugural DOW's Sustainability Academy at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Executive Education Center..

Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry And Mathematics

Cum Laude

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