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Monroeville, Pa

Led research and development efforts focused on the development of novel (patented and patent pending) technologies for the separation and purification of value-added products (e.g., limonene) derived from tire pyrolysis oils. Commercialization of the process is pending.Developed patent pending copper-polymer composite materials with enhanced antimicrobial activity (including towards SARS-CoV-2) at lower metal content when compared to other copper nanocomposite materials.Powdered metals cleanliness analysis support - providing data review, analysis, and reporting of particle contaminants found in nickel alloy powders using heavy liquid separation (HLS) and electron microscopy (CCSEM/EDS) techniques.Co-lead of a team which conducted long-term airborne VOC monitoring in real-time using a mobile, van-mounted Proton Transfer Reaction-Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS) instrument at an environmental cleanup site.Providing technical consulting services to clients with a variety of chemical and materials characterization needs.

Munhall, Pa

Research Technical ManagerFinishing Processes - Rolling, Pickling, and Annealing(02/2015 - 04/2016)Led a group of 5 engineers and 3 technicians with process technical support, modeling, and development responsibilities for finishing operations (hot rolling, pickling, cold rolling, annealing, and temper rolling) at flat roll and tubular production facilities. Continued to provide technical and process development support to pickling, rolling, and annealing operations corporation-wide as a subject matter expert.Research Technical ManagerFinishing & Metals Joining(05/2013 - 02/2015)Led group of 15 engineers and technicians responsible for process development, modeling, and technical support for hot rolling, pickling, cold rolling, temper rolling, and welding/joining operations at flat roll and tubular production facilities corporation-wide. Grew group from nine to fifteen as part of Research strategic growth plan. Provided technical and process development support to pickling, rolling, and annealing operations corporation-wide as a subject matter expert.

Monroeville, Pa / Munhall, Pa

Research Specialist (04/2010 - 05/2013)Senior Research Engineer (06/2001 - 04/2010)Responsible for technical support of pickling, annealing, rolling, oiling, and other flat processing operations corporation-wide. Applied knowledge of surface chemistry and gas-metal reactions in order to improve steel cleanliness and minimize corrosion losses. Conducted studies of rolling oils, lubricants, and other process fluids for procurement qualification and process improvement.

Monroeville, Pa

Managed the catalyst research and development support laboratory, including supervision of technicians. Responsible for physical and chemical characterization of heterogeneous catalysts and other solids. Provided technical support to operating plants.

Morgantown, Wv

Engineer II (01/1994 - 08/1994)Engineer I (06/1991 - 01/1994)Tested and characterized hot gas desulfurization sorbents being developed by the U. S. Department of Energy for IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) applications. Responsibilities included test planning, supervision and training of operators, analysis of test data, and maintenance of documentation and permits for two pilot-scale reactor units.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering

1995 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow Thesis: “The Sol-Gel Preparation of Single and Mixed Oxides from Commercial.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) With University Honors, Chemical Engineering

Honors Research Project: “A Study of Target Factor Analysis as a Method for Stoichiometric Model Determination”. Developed novel.