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Columbia, Missouri, United States

Columbia, Missouri, United States

• Synthesize and characterize layered transition metal oxide cathode materials for lithium ion batteries
• Employ novel synthesis techniques for improved nanostructural stability, improving cost and reducing environmental impact by allowing for reduced cobalt content
• Design and assess synthesis methods for stable metal oxide intermediates to investigate reaction mechanisms and understand effects of parameter manipulation on electrochemical performance
• Fabricate coin cells to determine cathode performance through analysis of potentiostatic cycling data
• Apply characterization techniques such as XRD, FTIR, and SEM to analyze unique material samples

Chemical Engineering Department

Columbia, Missouri, United States

• Supervise and instruct upperclassmen in the successful operation of laboratory equipment
• Grade technical reports on principles of chemical engineering unit operations such as distillation, heat exchange, absorption/stripping, flow regimes, and continuous stirred tank reactions
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and set up both aging and brand-new equipment while coordinating with professors, teaching assistants, and technicians to ensure operability by a deadline while rapidly developing the.
• Ensure student safety through proper equipment demonstration and supervision of compliance with laboratory safety protocols

Assemble and test experimental battery cells to test experimental designs and chemistries for reduced dendrite formation.Analyze data and submit weekly reports detailing experiments performed and resultsPaper published in Journal of Electrochemical Society—Third Author

Joplin, Missouri

Work in the R&D Facility.Work with Lithium CFx and MnO2/CFxz chemistry primary batteries.Shelf-life studies using impedance spectroscopy.Electrolyte stability studies using cyclic voltammetry.High temperature electrolyte vapor pressure studies using pressure transducer fixture.Presentation of work presented to vice presidents and scientists.

Performed variety of tasks with minimal supervision, including use of machinery.

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Fellowship of Christian Engineers -President American Institute of Chemical Engineering -Vice President Lutheran.