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2010-2011 Resumes<br />
Doctoral Candidates<br />
and<br />
Postdoctorates<br />
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING<br />
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
2010-2011 Resumes<br />
CONTENTS<br />
� Letter from Department Chair, Dr. Norman J. Wagner<br />
� Alphabetical Listing of Resumes<br />
Anup Agarwal<br />
Julie N. L. Albert<br />
Bharat Boppana<br />
Brian David Bowes<br />
Zachary T. Britton<br />
Lakshmi N. Cella<br />
Whirang Cho<br />
Jungik Choi<br />
Daniel Esposito<br />
Jun Fang<br />
Danielle Hansgen<br />
Shuyu Hou<br />
Irene J. Hsu<br />
Kelley Kearns<br />
John Larsen<br />
Robert W. Leighty<br />
Xin Li<br />
William W. Lonergan<br />
Matthew Mettler<br />
Meghan J. Reilly<br />
Michael Salciccioli<br />
Michail Stamatakis<br />
Maëva Tureau<br />
Carissa L. Young<br />
Wen-Shiue (Owen) Youn
December 2010<br />
Dear Friends and Prospective Employers:<br />
On behalf of the faculty of the Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, I am pleased to introduce to you<br />
candidates for professional careers at the doctoral or post-doctoral level who are or intend to be<br />
available for employment within the next year.<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing at the University of Delaware has a long tradition of excellence, (the “Delaware<br />
Tradition” as it is known in the profession) from the era of Allan Colburn and Bob Pigford, through<br />
Art Metzner and right up to the present. The department has consistently been rated as one of the top<br />
graduate programs in the country, and we are working hard to build on that foundation. We are one of<br />
the largest producers of chemical engineering PhDs, with more than 150 graduate students, postdocs,<br />
and researchers currently enrolled.<br />
Many of our graduate students take advantage of the rich array of interdepartmental and<br />
interdisciplinary programs and resources to enhance their education and training. Examples include<br />
many institutes and centers, such as the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, UD Energy Institute,<br />
Institute for Energy Conversion, Center for Composite Materials, the Center for Catalytic Science and<br />
Technology, and the Center for Molecular and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Thermodynamics, as well as training<br />
programs such as the Chemistry and Biology Interfaces Program, and the NSF IGERT Program in<br />
Sustainable Energy. These provide our students with access to facilities, faculty mentors, and graduate<br />
student peers well beyond the scope that any one department could offer, and are crucial to our<br />
commitment to provide educational and research opportunities at the interdisciplinary frontiers of our<br />
field.<br />
To learn more about the Department, our world class faculty and their research, and each of these<br />
students, I invite you to visit our web site www.che.udel.edu. There are many changes in terms of new<br />
faculty, new research initiatives, and new leadership that will continue to make <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
at Delaware a premier educator of highly qualified doctoral and post-doctoral students.<br />
Finally, the motivation and organization for this effort arises from our graduate student organization,<br />
the Colburn Club. We are proud of our students and are grateful for the energy and creativity they<br />
bring to all our endeavors. We hope that this compilation of resumes will be of benefit to all – please<br />
share it broadly with others in your company interested in hiring students.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Norman J. Wagner<br />
Alvin B. and Julia O. Stiles Professor and Department Chairperson
OBJECTIVE<br />
ANUP AGARWAL<br />
334 East Main Street, Apt. D10, Newark, DE 19711<br />
Ph: 302-690-9045. E-mail: anup@udel.edu<br />
A full time position in research or development in a biotechnology or a pharmaceutical company that best utilizes my<br />
experimental and technical skills.<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant November 2008 – present<br />
Computational and experimental approaches to enhance the extracellular secretion of recombinant proteins in<br />
Escherichia coli<br />
• Optimized the extracellular levels of a model protein by developing alternative kinetic models in MATLAB.<br />
• Enhanced recombinant protein secretion by using targeted site directed mutagenesis, genomic knockout and<br />
standard molecular cloning and expression techniques.<br />
Advisor: Prof. Kelvin H. Lee, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.<br />
Undergraduate Dissertation August 2007 – May 2008<br />
Optimization of process parameters for the production of L-asparaginase from a newly isolated Serratia marcescens<br />
• Designed experiments by applying response surface methodology using the Minitab statistical software to optimize<br />
the production of L-asparaginase in shake flasks.<br />
• Scaled the production of L-asparaginase in batch bioreactors.<br />
• Analyzed the effect of physiological conditions to enhance the production of L-asparaginase in batch bioreactors.<br />
Advisor: Prof. V. Venkata Dasu, Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati, Asom, India.<br />
Invited <strong>Research</strong> Intern May 2007 – July 2007<br />
Design and analysis of bioprocesses for the manufacture of a functional peptide at commodity scale<br />
• Developed and analyzed alternative process flow-sheets for cost and performance using the SuperPro Designer<br />
simulation package.<br />
Advisor: Prof. Anton Middelberg, Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.<br />
Scholarship Intern May 2006 – December 2006<br />
Kinetic modeling of quorum sensing system in bacteria<br />
• Developed and extended kinetic models of quorum sensing system in bacteria using MATLAB and Mathematica.<br />
Advisor: Prof. Sarika Mehra, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India.<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
• Agarwal A, Kumar S, Veeranki VD. Effect of carbon and nitrogen sources, pH and dissolved oxygen level on the<br />
production of L-asparaginase from a newly isolated Serratia marcescens SK-07. Letters in Applied Microbiology.<br />
Submitted 2010.<br />
• Agarwal A, Lee KH. Optimization of extracellular secretion of recombinant proteins via a Type-I pathway in<br />
Escherichia coli using kinetic modeling approach. In preparation.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Master of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA Expected December 2010<br />
Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.0<br />
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Asom, India May 2008<br />
Cumulative GPA: 8.79/10.0 (Rank: 4)<br />
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
• Qualified amongst top 1% of 0.2 million students in IIT-Joint Entrance Exam to join IIT Guwahati (2004).<br />
• Selected for the IIT Bombay Summer Intern Scholarship (2006).<br />
• Merit cum Means Scholarship at IIT Guwahati for academic excellence (2005 – 2008).<br />
• Leader of a team of 10 people responsible for publicity and marketing of the annual festival of IIT Guwahati (2007).<br />
• Member and lead actor, dramatics team of the annual intra-IIT cultural festival of IIT Guwahati (2004 – 2005).
Contact Information<br />
Office: (302) 831-6636<br />
Cell: (850) 322-5360<br />
Email: lawsonjn@udel.edu<br />
Julie N. L. Albert<br />
Education: Ph.D. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Anticipated Completion – August 2011<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware; GPA 3.9/4.0<br />
Advisor: Thomas H. Epps, III<br />
Qualifying Exam passed with “exceptional performance” distinction<br />
B.S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Mathematics Minor, December 2005<br />
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; GPA 3.9/4.0<br />
Honors Program, Senior Thesis, Summa Cum Laude, Commencement Speaker<br />
<strong>Research</strong><br />
Interests:<br />
Selected<br />
<strong>Research</strong><br />
Experience:<br />
Address<br />
522 Brandywine Drive<br />
Bear, DE 19701<br />
Nanostructured polymeric materials, Thin film morphologies, Surface chemistry, Combinatorial<br />
methods, Polymer composite materials, Solar energy<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant, 2006 – Present.<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Advisor: Thomas H. Epps, III, Ph.D.<br />
Title: Exploration of Block Copolymer Thin Film Self-Assembly using Gradient Methods<br />
- Developed technique and custom-built setup to generate linear surface<br />
energy/chemistry gradients on silicon substrates using functionalized chlorosilanes<br />
- Fabricated and applied solvent-resistant microfluidic mixing tree devices that produce<br />
solvent vapor composition and concentration gradients for thin film annealing<br />
- Explored diblock and triblock copolymer thin film morphologies as a function of<br />
surface energy/chemistry and solvent annealing conditions<br />
- Collaborated with C. M. Stafford (NIST) and R. L. Jones (NIST)<br />
Skills: Thin film preparation and characterization<br />
- Flow coating<br />
- Spectral reflectance<br />
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM)<br />
- Grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS)<br />
- Rotational small angle neutron scattering (RSANS)<br />
Surface characterization<br />
- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)<br />
- Static contact angle<br />
Block copolymer synthesis and characterization<br />
- Building Schlenk lines<br />
- Air-free anionic polymerization of block copolymer materials<br />
- Gel permeation chromatography (GPC)<br />
- Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H-NMR)<br />
- Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)<br />
Teaching<br />
Experience:<br />
Graduate Student Mentor, January 2007 – Present<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Epps Group<br />
- Trained new graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques<br />
- Supervised nine undergraduate students’ summer research projects and senior thesis<br />
projects, including students in the <strong>Research</strong> Experience for Undergraduates (REU)<br />
Program<br />
Teaching Fellowship, Fall 2009<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
- <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Thermodynamics I, CHEG 231<br />
- Lectured and designed homework assignments, exams, and projects<br />
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Contact Information<br />
Office: (302) 831-6636<br />
Cell: (850) 322-5360<br />
Email: lawsonjn@udel.edu<br />
Julie N. L. Albert<br />
Address<br />
522 Brandywine Drive<br />
Bear, DE 19701<br />
Teaching Assistant, Fall 2007 & Spring 2009<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
- Introduction to Polymer Science and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, CHEG 600<br />
- <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Thermodynamics II, CHEG 325<br />
- Substitute lectured, led exam review session, graded assignments and exams<br />
Student Assistant, May 2005 – July 2006<br />
University of Florida, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Unit Operations Laboratory<br />
Supervisor: James Bosworth<br />
- Instructed students in lab safety and equipment operation<br />
- Ordered, maintained, and installed equipment<br />
Publications: J. N. L. Albert, M. J. Baney, et al. “Generation of Monolayer Gradients in Surface Energy and<br />
Surface Chemistry for Block Copolymer Thin Film Studies,” ACS Nano. 2009, 3(12), 3977-<br />
3986.<br />
J. N. L. Albert and T. H. Epps, III. “Self-assembly of Block Copolymer Thin Films,” Materials<br />
Today. 2010, 13(6), 24-33.<br />
Kelly, J. Y., J. N. L. Albert, et al. “Investigation of Thermally Responsive Block Copolymer<br />
Thin Film Morphologies Using Gradients,” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2010, Oct.<br />
20 Article ASAP.<br />
J. N. L. Albert, T. D. Bogart, et al. “Gradient Solvent Vapor Annealing of Block Copolymer<br />
Thin Films Using a Microfluidic Mixing Device,” (in preparation, expected submission 12/10 to<br />
Nano Letters).<br />
J. N. L. Albert, J. D. Kim, T. H. Epps, III. “Generation of Surface Energy/Chemistry Gradients<br />
by Controlled Vapor Deposition,” (in preparation, expected submission 01/11 to Review of Sci.<br />
Instruments).<br />
J. N. L. Albert, J. E. Seppala, et al. “Effect of Solvent Removal Rate on the Orientation of<br />
Cylinder Forming Block Copolymer Thin Films,” (in preparation, expected submission 02/11 to<br />
ACS Nano).<br />
Selected<br />
Presentations:<br />
Selected<br />
Honors:<br />
J. N. L. Albert, M. J. Baney, C. M. Stafford, J. Y. Kelly, T. D. Bogart, R. L. Lewis, and T. H.<br />
Epps, III. “Surface Energy/Chemistry Gradients for Block Copolymer Thin Film Studies,” Oral,<br />
Akzo Nobel Student Award Symposium, ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 2010<br />
J. N. L. Albert, M. J. Baney, C. M. Stafford, J. Y. Kelly, T. D. Bogart, and T. H. Epps, III.<br />
“Surface Energy/Chemistry Gradients for Block Copolymer Thin Film Studies,” Poster,<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Polymers Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, June 2010<br />
J. N. (Lawson) Albert, et al. “Surface Energy Gradients for Block Copolymer Thin Film<br />
Studies,”<br />
- Oral, ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, August 2009<br />
- Oral, APS March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2009<br />
- Oral, AIChE National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 2008<br />
- Poster, APS March Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2008<br />
National Science Foundation Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Fellowship, 2008<br />
National Merit Scholar, 2001<br />
Affiliations: Women in <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Graduate Steering Committee (WIE) – Chair (2009-2010); AIChE;<br />
APS-DPOLY; ACS-PMSE; Society of Plastics <strong>Engineer</strong>s (SPE); American Solar Energy<br />
Society (ASES)<br />
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150 Academy Street, Room 321, Newark, DE 19716<br />
Phone 302.353.2282 • E-Mail bharat@udel.edu<br />
Bharat Boppana<br />
Education<br />
2007-2011 University of Delaware, Center for Catalytic Science and Technology Newark, DE<br />
• Program: PhD <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, GPA: 3.78<br />
• Thesis: Design, analysis and activities of novel d 10 based photocatalysts, Advisor: Prof. Raul F Lobo<br />
2003-2007 Anna University Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India<br />
• Program: B. Tech <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Percentage: 90/100, Rank: 7 th out of 472 students in the state of Tamil Nadu<br />
• <strong>Research</strong>: Synthesis and emission study of Mahua oil based methyl and ethyl esters as biodiesel<br />
Experience<br />
2007-Present Laboratory of Dr. Raul F. Lobo Newark, DE<br />
“<strong>Research</strong> Assistant”<br />
• Experimental Techniques: X-Ray Diffraction (XRD); Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM); SEM-EDS; X-ray Photon<br />
Spectroscopy (XPS); Auger Emission Spectroscopy (AES) with depth profiling; Gas Chromatography (GC); Mass<br />
Spectrometry (MS); Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis), Infrared (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy; X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy<br />
(XAS – EXAFS, XANES); N2 adsorption (for surface areas); Photoluminescence (PL)<br />
• Proficient Software: XAS refinements (FEFF8), Rietveld refinements (GSAS), CrystalMaker, MATLAB, Minitab,<br />
FORTRAN 77, IGOR, ImageJ, Mutivariate Component Analysis using Chemometric methods<br />
Catalyst Synthesis<br />
• Synthesized a library of spinel Zn-Ga-O-N and mesoporous Sn 2+ -ZnGa2O4 catalysts that can efficiently utilize visible<br />
(sun) light for catalysis<br />
• investigated the loading of the former catalysts on mesoporous silica (SBA15) using incipient wetness techniques<br />
• Understood the growth of uniform mono-disperse d 10 nano-rods by following the cations’ hydrolysis chemistry<br />
Characterization Expertise<br />
• Attributed the reduction in the band gaps to substitution of N for O and the presence of tetrahedral Ga interstitials<br />
for Zn-Ga-O-N catalysts (using ND at NIST and XAS at BNL) and from the introduction of Sn 2+ 5S orbitals in the latter<br />
• Identified and quantified the incorporated nitrogen and tin species using surface sensitive XPS and AES techniques<br />
and explored the surface bonding environment (using FTIR)<br />
• Followed the crystal transformation of the spinel to wurzite oxynitrides with XRD, Raman and SEM techniques<br />
• Collaborated with Prof. Doren’s group to couple my experimental data with fundamental DFT predictions<br />
• Worked in a team to execute multiple 24-hr continuous XAS experiments at Brookhaven National Laboratory<br />
• Initiated meetings with multiple research labs across the country to gain different perspectives and equipment access<br />
to explore my materials<br />
• Safety co-coordinator for the XRD; organized state inspections, new-user training and prepared safety reports<br />
Reaction <strong>Engineer</strong>ing and Reactor Design<br />
• Evaluated that the synthesized novel catalysts are more active than commercially available Degussa P25 TiO2<br />
• Built a continuous reactor for oxidation of organics equipped with a gas chromatograph (GC) and a methanizer for<br />
ppm level monitoring of COx as well as remodeled an existing furnace as a continuous reactor for nitridation and<br />
reduction of oxide precursors<br />
• Analyzed reaction mechanisms using chemometric (MCR – ALS) algorithms in MATLAB from raw spectroscopic data<br />
• Determined the major oxidative species of photocatalytic cresol oxidation and ascribed the enhanced activities of<br />
spinel Zn-Ga-O-N catalysts which have an additional wurzite phase to their unique band structure<br />
• Spearheaded a collaborative effort with Prof. Jiao (UDel) to test my catalysts for use in water splitting and CO2<br />
reduction applications (in progress)
2004-2007 Central Leather <strong>Research</strong> Institute Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India<br />
“Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong>er”<br />
• Synthesized the biodiesel by trans-esterification reaction in a alkaline or acidic media from Jatropha or Mahua based<br />
feedstock. Tested the ester based biodiesel fuel in a diesel engine and quantified the amounts of hydrocarbons, NOx<br />
and COx emissions and proved that bio-diesel can be a potential substitute for conventional diesel<br />
December 2005-Febuary 2006 Asian Paints Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India<br />
“Project Intern”<br />
• Assisted the engineers at Asian Paints in designing stripper and distillation columns for separating unreacted<br />
formaldehyde and methanol coming out of pentaerythritol and sodium formate reaction stream<br />
Publications<br />
1. Boppana VBR, Heather S, Dored DJ, Lobo RF “Structure Analysis and Photocatalytic Properties of Spinel Zinc Gallium<br />
Oxy-Nitride Semiconductors” In Preparation<br />
2. Boppana VBR, Lobo RF “Photocatalytic degradation of organic molecules on visible light responsive mesoporous Sn(II)<br />
doped titania” In Preparation<br />
3. Boppana VBR, Hould ND, Lobo RF “Synthesis, characterization and properties of novel zinc germanate nanomaterials”<br />
Submitted to the Journal of Solid State Chemistry<br />
4. Boppana VBR, Doren DJ, Lobo RF “Analysis of Ga coordination environment in novel spinel zinc gallium oxy-nitride<br />
photocatalysts” Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2010, 20, 9787<br />
5. Boppana VBR, Doren DJ, Lobo RF “Novel spinel oxynitrides with visible light photocatalytic activity” ChemSusChem,<br />
2010, 3, 814<br />
6. Puhan S, Vedaraman N, Sankaranarayanan G, Boppana VBR “Performance and emission study of Mahua oil (madhuca<br />
indica oil) ethyl ester in a 4-stroke natural aspirated direct injection diesel engine” Renewable Energy, 2005, 30, 1269<br />
7. Surianarayanan M, Bharat Ram BV, Vijayaraghavan R “Model to obtain the true parameters of decomposition of<br />
volatile liquids such as acrylonitrile and nitromethane” I & EC <strong>Research</strong>, 2005, 44, 442<br />
8. Puhan S, Vedaraman N, Boppana VBR, Sankarnarayanan G, Jeychandran K “Mahua oil (Madhuca Indica seed oil)<br />
methyl ester as biodiesel - preparation and emission characteristics” Biomass and Bioenergy, 2005, 28, 87<br />
Presentations (Selected talks and posters)<br />
MRS Fall Meeting, MA - December 2010; AVS International Symposium, NM - October 2010; GRC, NH - June 2010; AIChE<br />
National Meeting, TN - November 2009; NAM, CA - June 2009; AIChE National Meeting, PA - November 2008; CHEMTECH,<br />
Institute of Chemistry – Ceylon, Sri Lanka - June 2007; ACS Green Chemistry, DC - June 2005<br />
Honors and Awards<br />
AVS Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Travel Grant, 2010; GRC travel grant, 2010; Thiruvalluvar award and plaque for being the<br />
7 th ranked student in Tamil Nadu, 2008; Bayer Environmental Envoy finalist, 2007, only 5 people selected across India;<br />
Scholarship for undergraduate research (on biodiesel), 2007; Best student’s paper award from the Energy & Fuel Association<br />
of India (ENFUSE), 2005; ACS travel grant, 2005; Multiple (5) scholarships for being the top ranked student in ChemE, 2003-07<br />
Leadership and Extra-Curricular Activities<br />
• Teaching Assistant (09-10) CHEG 305 (Applied Mathematics for <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s), CHEG 841 (<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Principles II); held office hours, prepared solutions, graded assignments and formulated MATLAB psuedocodes<br />
• Vice-President (08-09) and Officer (09-10) of Cosmopolitan Club (http://udel.edu/stu-org/cosmo/), the international<br />
student body at UDel; organized multiple cultural events, recruited and led a team of 6 officers from different<br />
nationalities and majors, overhauled the new-member recruitment process by initiating major collaborations with the<br />
university and other student organizations resulting in a 54% growth in the club membership<br />
• Member (07-08) of UDel chapter of Asha (http://bit.ly/ASHAUD), an action group for providing basic education to<br />
underprivileged children in India; helped raise approximately $28,000 for a school in rural India, duties included<br />
scouting for sponsors and launching innovative advertising avenues<br />
• Assisted in organizing Maya Ravan (Sept 07); a classical Bharatanatyam dance fusion ballet show in English which<br />
attracted an audience of 500 (http://bit.ly/UDelMR)<br />
• Treasurer (05-07) of Chennai chapter of the Indian Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s; organized national level<br />
seminars, duties included arranging the speakers’ trips and using web based accounting systems to disburse money<br />
* References available upon request
60 Welsh Tract Rd APT 101<br />
Newark, DE 19713<br />
Brian David Bowes<br />
571-344-5894<br />
bowes@udel.edu<br />
EDUCATION<br />
University of Delaware Newark, DE<br />
Ph.D. Candidate – <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing – 3.9 GPA<br />
Thesis Project: Characterization of Protein Transport and Adsorption in Polymer-Modified Ion-Exchange Media<br />
Advisor: Dr. Abraham M. Lenhoff<br />
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA<br />
B.S. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2005 – 3.9 GPA<br />
University of Virginia, School of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing and Applied Sciences, with Highest Distinction<br />
AWARDS & HONORS<br />
Integrative Graduate Education and <strong>Research</strong> Traineeship (IGERT) NSF Fellowship, 2005 – 2007<br />
Sterling N. Vines Memorial Scholarship, 2005<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Faculty Award for Achievement and Service, 2005<br />
Tau Beta Pi National <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Honor Society, 2004<br />
University of Virginia Intermediate Honors, 2003<br />
Rodman Scholar (University of Virginia, engineering honors program), 2001-2005<br />
Alfred Akerman Scholarship (Merit-based scholarship for select Rodman Scholars), 2001-2005<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
Characterization of Protein Transport and Adsorption in Polymer-Modified Ion-Exchange Media<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, June 2006-Present<br />
• Comparison of performance of traditional and polymer-modified ion-exchange media<br />
• Study of adsorption behavior using isotherms and isocratic retention<br />
• Visualization of protein uptake with confocal microscopy<br />
• Evaluation of dynamic binding capacities to understand interplay of protein adsorption and transport<br />
Development and Evaluation of an Automated High-Throughput Screening Method to Assess Platform Fit<br />
Amgen, Seattle, WA, June-September 2009<br />
Graduate Internship, Purification <strong>Process</strong> Development, Supervisors: Drs. Ganesh Vedantham and John Moscariello<br />
• Designed a method on a Tecan system to study antibody purification conditions in a single filter-plate format<br />
• Compared results to multi-plate and column experiments to assess suitability of single-plate format for<br />
determining first-in-human molecule fit to platform CEX, AEX, and HIC conditions<br />
Evaluation of Virus Removal Filter and Examination of Shearing of CHO Cells<br />
Wyeth BioPharma, Andover, MA, May-August 2004<br />
Internship, Purification <strong>Process</strong> Development, Supervisor: Connie Esenther<br />
• Studied log removal of virus and pressure limitations during virus removal filtration of an antibody product<br />
• Evaluated a device for the characterization of the susceptibility of CHO cells to shear-induced lysis<br />
Characterization of a Membrane Anion Exchanger<br />
Wyeth BioPharma, Andover, MA, May-August 2003<br />
Internship, Purification <strong>Process</strong> Development, Supervisor: Dr. Scott Tobler<br />
• Examined the clearance of DNA and host cell protein from an antibody product on an anion-exchange<br />
membrane operated in flow-through mode<br />
• Compared performance of the membrane ion exchanger to that of traditional column packings<br />
SELECT CONFERENCES & PAPERS<br />
B. D. Bowes, A. M. Lenhoff, Protein Adsorption and Transport in Dextran-Modified Ion-Exchange Media II. Transport,<br />
in preparation.<br />
B. D. Bowes, H. Koku, K. J. Czymmek, A. M. Lenhoff, Protein Adsorption and Transport in Dextran-Modified Ion-<br />
Exchange Media I. Adsorption, J. Chromatogr. A, 1216 (2009), p. 7774.
B. D. Bowes, H. Koku, A. M. Lenhoff, Characterization of Protein Transport and Adsorption in Polymer-Modified Ion-<br />
Exchange Media, oral presentation, PREP Symposium, San Jose, CA, June 2008.<br />
H. Koku, B. D. Bowes, A. M. Lenhoff, Microstructure and Retention Properties of Dextran-Grafted Agarose Media, oral<br />
presentation, 234 th ACS National Meeting, BIOT Division, Boston, MA, August 2007.<br />
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES<br />
Madison House Volunteer, University of Virginia<br />
• Helped build energy-efficient houses for low income families<br />
Eagle Scout of America<br />
• Led a project to plant shade trees at a local school
Zachary T. Britton<br />
Business Address: 150 Academy Street Current Address: 316 North Barrett Lane<br />
Colburn Laboratory, Room 002 Newark, DE 19702<br />
Newark, De 19702 302-379-8815 (cell)<br />
302-831-6697 zbritton1122@hotmail.com<br />
ztb@udel.edu (U.S. Citizen)<br />
QUALIFICATIONS PhD in <strong>Chemical</strong>/Biochemical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (Expected May 2011)<br />
Multi-disciplinary training and skill set with expertise in protein biochemistry and protein engineering,<br />
including molecular biology, protein expression, purification and characterization.<br />
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to design, execute and analyze experiments<br />
independently.<br />
Effective as a leader and team player in a collaborative environment.<br />
EDUCATION University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware GPA: 3.52 / 4.00<br />
PhD Candidate <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (May 2011)<br />
Biochemical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing and Biotechnology Focus<br />
Advisor: Anne S. Robinson<br />
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania GPA: 3.63 / 4.00<br />
BS <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing and Biomedical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Chemistry Minor May 2004<br />
University and College Honors<br />
HONORS AND Addgene Recombinant DNA Technology Award, October 2010.<br />
AWARDS National Institutes of Health Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) Training Fellowship, 2004 – 2006.<br />
Biomedical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Society Undergraduate Student Travel Award, October 2003.<br />
SELECTED Biomolecular and Biochemical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Laboratory, University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
RESEARCH Graduate Student <strong>Research</strong>er, October 2006-Present<br />
EXPERIENCE – Characterized protein and cellular limitations to functional production of G protein-coupled receptors<br />
(GPCRs) in S. cerevisiae.<br />
− Pioneered efficient in vivo cloning methods for protein engineering applications, including generation<br />
of fusion proteins, receptor chimeras and mutagenesis libraries.<br />
− Purified human adenosine receptors from S. cerevisiae using immobilized-ligand affinity<br />
chromatography.<br />
− Designed a novel expression and purification system for the production of transmembrane peptides of<br />
GPCRs in E. coli.<br />
Cardiovascular and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Ulhas Naik, University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
Graduate Student <strong>Research</strong>er, April 2005-October 2006<br />
− Studied the phosphatase activity and regulation of calcium and integrin binding protein 1 (CIB1).<br />
Musculoskeletal <strong>Research</strong> Center, James H-C Wang, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA<br />
Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong>er, June 2003- Spring 2005<br />
− Characterized the differences between rat MCL fibroblasts from wounded and control groups.<br />
Bone Tissue <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Center, Jeffrey Hollinger, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA<br />
Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong>er, January 2003-May 2004<br />
− Synthesized, purified and analyzed novel polymers for use in hydrogels for DNA delivery.<br />
TEACHING Teaching Assistant, Biochemical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, Fall 2007;<br />
EXPERIENCE Instructors: Maciek R. Antoniewicz and Millicent O. Sullivan<br />
− Independently lead two lectures, directed review sessions, and graded homework and projects.<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Mentor, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, Spring 2009 - Fall 2010.<br />
− Trained a post-doctoral fellow in bacterial culture and phage-display.<br />
− Trained and coordinated three undergraduate students in yeast and bacterial methods for GPCR<br />
production and purification.<br />
− Trained a graduate student in protein expression and optimized γ-D-crystallin in E. coli.<br />
SKILLS <strong>Research</strong>: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell Culture (Mammalian, Insect cell, Yeast, and Bacteria)<br />
Protein and Biochemistry Methods (Protein Expression, Chromatographic Separations,<br />
Circular Dichroism, Intrinsic Tryptophan Fluorescence, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting)<br />
Organic Synthesis and Separations Techniques<br />
Radio-labeling Techniques ( 3 H, 35 S, 32 P)<br />
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Zachary T. Britton<br />
Business Contact: 302-831-6697 Current Contact: 302-379-8815 (cell)<br />
ztb@udel.edu zbritton1122@hotmail.com<br />
SKILLS Languages: Conversant in Spanish<br />
(cont’d) Computer Languages: C/C++ and JAVA<br />
Software: MathCAD, MATLAB, Aspen Plus, Fluent, MS Office, Windows<br />
GRANTS Addgene Recombinant DNA Technology Award. Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles to GPCR<br />
Expression and Characterization. C. L. Young*, Z. T. Britton* and A. S. Robinson. (October 2010).<br />
INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical <strong>Research</strong> Excellence) supported by NIH – NCRR and State of<br />
Delaware, Core Fee Waiver in the amount of $4,500 Mechanisms of Heterologous GPCR/Chimera<br />
Trafficking and Localization in S. cerevisiae Confirmed by Improved Spatiotemporal Resolution. Z. T.<br />
Britton, C. L. Young, A. S. Robinson, and K. Czymmek. (April - October 2010).<br />
PUBLICATIONS Z. T. Britton, C. E. Markwalter, C. L. Young, A. S. Robinson. Rationale for Improved Localization of<br />
GPCRs in S. cerevisiae: A Pioneering Study on human and rat Neurokinin 2 Receptors. (in<br />
preparation).<br />
Z. T. Britton, E. I. Hanle, T. Polenova, A. S. Robinson. A Novel System for Expressing and Purifying<br />
Transmembrane Peptides of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRS) from E. coli. (in preparation).<br />
Z. T. Britton, C. L. Young, O. Can, A. N. Naranjo, P. M. McNeely, A. S. Robinson. (2010) Membrane<br />
protein expression in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Production of Membrane Proteins: Strategies<br />
for Expression and Isolation. Wiley. (Submitted).<br />
M.A. O’Malley, T. Lazarova, Z. T. Britton, A. S. Robinson. (2007) High-level expression in<br />
Saccharomyces cerevisiae enables isolation and spectroscopic characterization of functional human<br />
adenosine A2a receptor. Journal of Structural Biology, (159) 2: 166-178.<br />
C. Agarwal, Z. T. Britton, D. Alaseirlis, Y. Li, and J. H. Wang. (2006) Healing and normal fibroblasts<br />
exhibit differential proliferation, collagen production, alpha-SMA expression, and contraction. Annals<br />
of Biomedical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, (34) 4: 653-659.<br />
SELECTED 241 st ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Z. T. Britton, C. E. Markwalter, C. L. Young, and A. S.<br />
PRESENTATIONS Robinson. Elucidating Mechanisms of Heterologous Neurokinin 2 Receptor Expression and<br />
Trafficking in S. cerevisiae Through Receptor Chimeras. (March 2011).<br />
241 st ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Z. T. Britton and A. S. Robinson. Optimizing Functional<br />
Production of Human Adenosine A2b Receptor in S. cerevisiae. (March 2011).<br />
238 th SELECTED<br />
ACS National Meeting, Washington, D.C. Z. T. Britton, T. Polenova, and A. S. Robinson.<br />
Expression and Purification of GPCR Fragments. August 2009.<br />
55 th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. Z. T. Britton, E. I. Hanle, and A. S. Robinson.<br />
POSTERS Expression and Purification of G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Transmembrane Peptides. (March<br />
2011).<br />
Molecular Biophysics of Cellular Membranes FASEB Summer <strong>Research</strong> Conference, Saxton Rivers, VT.<br />
Z. T. Britton, C. L. Young, E. McCusker, A. S. Robinson. Elucidating Mechanisms of Heterologous<br />
GPCR Expression and Trafficking in S. cerevisiae. August 2010.<br />
Molecular Biophysics of Cellular Membranes FASEB Summer <strong>Research</strong> Conference, Saxton Rivers, VT.<br />
Z. T. Britton, E. I. Hanle, and A. S. Robinson. Expression and Purification of G Protein-Coupled<br />
Receptor (GPCR) Transmembrane Peptides. August 2010.<br />
236 th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.. Z. T. Britton, T. Polenova, and A. S. Robinson. System<br />
Development for Expression of GPCR Fragments. August 2008.<br />
Biomedical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Society (BMES) National Meeting, Nashville, TN. Z. T. Britton, C. Agarwal and<br />
J. H. Wang. Healing and normal fibroblasts exhibit differential proliferation, collagen production,<br />
alpha-SMA expression, and contraction. October 2003.<br />
VOLUNTEER MathCounts Outreach Volunteer, College of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
EXPERIENCE Section Leader, January 2009 and 2010<br />
− Coordinated and instructed middle school students on thermodynamic principles of making homemade<br />
ice cream.<br />
Baseball Coach, Arabian American Little League, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia<br />
Hitting and Pitching Coach, Spring, Summer 1998-2002, 2004<br />
− Developed, analyzed, and revised practices to establish and maintain skills necessary for success.<br />
− Contributions were critical to the teams finishing as European Little League Champions in 1998 and<br />
European Junior League Runners-Up in 2000.<br />
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L A K S H M I N C E L L A<br />
334 EAST MAIN STREET, APT H2 • NEWARK, DE 19711<br />
PHONE: +1-(951)-801-1454 • E-MAIL: LCELL001@UCR.EDU/CLAKSHMI@UDEL.EDU<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Doctor of Philosophy in Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology (expected) Sep 2012<br />
University of California (UCR) - Riverside, Riverside, CA<br />
GPA: 4.0<br />
Bachelor of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing in Biotechnology 2006<br />
PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Visiting Scholar, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing., Univ. of Delaware Starting 01/2011<br />
� In vivo monitoring of HIV protease activity using designed FRET protein probes through fluorescence<br />
microscopy imaging and analysis.<br />
� Establishing an in vivo inhibitor screen for drug resistant HIV mutants to identify novel inhibitors for<br />
mutant protease and their detailed pharmacokinetic analysis.<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Scholar, Univ. of California, Riverside 2009 –2010<br />
� Designed a rapid and sensitive detection technique for Hepatitis A virus utilizing a uniquely designed viral<br />
protease sensitive peptide module.<br />
� Detection and subtyping of Influenza A virus in infected cells utilizing aptamers capable of binding the surface<br />
displayed viral HA proteins.<br />
� Collaborated in design & cloning of HIV protease sensitive protein probe to be used as an in vivo<br />
diagnostic tool for HIV, followed by their expression optimization.<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, Univ. of California, Riverside, 2007 – 2008<br />
� Pioneered the single walled carbon nanotube biosensors: Built a sensitive and selective sensor to detect the<br />
anthrax toxin using in house selected DNA aptamer for PA toxin.<br />
� Designed and fabricated a biosensor adapting the displacement mode of ELISA onto carbon nanotube<br />
platform: Ultra-sensitive biosensor for blood glucose detection.<br />
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS<br />
� Nano aptasensor for protective antigen toxin of Anthrax, Lakshmi N Cella et. al. Anaytical Chemistry, 82,<br />
2042-2047, 2010.<br />
� Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes-Based Chemiresistive Affinity Biosensors for Small Molecules:<br />
Ultrasensitive Glucose Detection, Lakshmi N Cella et.al., Journal of American <strong>Chemical</strong> Society, 132 (14),<br />
5024–5026, 2010.<br />
� A quantum-dot based programmable protein module for in vivo monitoring of protease activity<br />
through fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Payal Biswas, Lakshmi N Cella et.al. , ACS Nano<br />
(Submitted)<br />
� Visualizing viral infection and replication in live cells, Divya Sivaraman, Payal Biswas, Lakshmi N Cella<br />
et.al., Trends in Biotechnology, Invited Review.<br />
� Aptamer based biosensor for environmental monitoring (book Chapter), Lakshmi N Cella et. al., In<br />
Nucleic Acid Biosensors for Environmental Monitoring, Royal Society of Chemistry, In press.<br />
� "Nano aptasensor for Protective antigen toxin", 2009, ACS, 238th Annual National Conference,<br />
Washington DC.<br />
� “Single walled Carbon Nanotube (SWNT) based high sensitive Glucose Affinity Sensor”, 2010,<br />
PITTCON, Orlando, Florida.<br />
AWARDS AND HONORS<br />
� Best first year research presentation, University of California, Riverside 2007.<br />
� Dean’s Fellowship, University of California, Riverside 2007-08.<br />
� Karnataka statewide sixth rank holder for outstanding academic performance in Bachelor of<br />
engineering, Biotechnology, 2006, Bangalore, India.<br />
� Young <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), 2005, Bangalore, India.
CURRICULUM VITAE<br />
Whirang Cho<br />
PERSONAL INFORMATION<br />
Address: Center for Molecular & <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Thermodynamics<br />
Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
University of Delaware<br />
150 Academy Street<br />
Newark, DE 19716<br />
Phone: 302-831-0741 (office)<br />
E-mail: chorang@udel.edu<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Ph.D., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (3/ 2004 ~ 2/2009)<br />
School of <strong>Chemical</strong> and Biological <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Dissertation: “Structural and Orientation Control of Porous Inorganic/ organic<br />
Hybrids in Bulk and Thin Films”<br />
Advisor: Prof. Kookheon Char<br />
M. S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (3/2002 ~ 2/2004)<br />
School of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Thesis: “Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Organosilicate Thin<br />
Flms Templated with Block copolymers”<br />
Advisor: Prof. Chang-Kyun Choi and Prof. Kookheon Char<br />
B. S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (3/1997 ~ 2/2002)<br />
School of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
University of Delaware<br />
2010.5 – present, Postdoctoral <strong>Research</strong>er<br />
Advisor: Prof. Eric M. Furst<br />
� Design and develop viral templated stabilizers using phage display<br />
techniques (M13 bacteriophage)<br />
� Characterization & quantification of the binding affinity of a specific organic<br />
crystal binding phages<br />
Seoul National University (Korea)<br />
2009.3 – 2009.8, Postdoctoral <strong>Research</strong>er<br />
2002.3 – 2009.2, Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
Advisor: Prof. Kookheon Char<br />
� Design and synthesis of cooperative self-assembly between<br />
silica/block copolymer templates.<br />
� Characterization of nanopores functional thin films by X-ray diffraction,<br />
Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), TEM, N2-sorption, FT-IR, NMR,<br />
National Institute of Standards & Technology (Gaithersburg, MD)<br />
2007.5 – 2008.3, Guest <strong>Research</strong>er (Polymer division)<br />
Advisor: Christopher L. Soles, Ph. D.<br />
� Characterization of nanoporous thin films using electron microscopy (e.g. FE-SEM)<br />
X-ray Reflectivity (XRR) and Grazing Incident X-ray Reflectivity (GIXRD).
PUBLICATIONS<br />
[1] W. Cho, H. Lee, B. Cha, J. Kim and K. Char, “Hierarchical Porous Silicas<br />
with Controlled Pore Topologies and Distribution via Covalently Bonded Pore<br />
Generators”, in preparation<br />
[2] W. Cho, T. Kim, C. Soles and K. Char, “A Facile Method to Prepare<br />
Preferential Alignment of Mesochannels in Silica Films by Solution Flow”,<br />
Micropor. Mesopor. Mater. 2010, 131, 136<br />
[3] W. Cho, S. Kwon and K. Char, “Thermally Induced Mesophase Development<br />
in Ethanesilica Films via Macromolecular Templating Approach”, Macromol.<br />
Res., 2009, 17, 697.<br />
[4] W. Cho, B. Cha, H. Lee, J. Kim and K. Char, “Synthesis of porous silica with<br />
hierarchical structure directed by a silica precursor carrying a pore-generating<br />
cage”, J. Mater. Chem., 2008, 18, 4971.<br />
PRESENTATIONS (PROCEEDINGS & ABSTRACTS)<br />
(International Conferences)<br />
[1] W. Cho, B. Cha, H. Lee, J. Kim and K. Char, “Synthesis of Porous Silicas with<br />
Novel Structure Directed by New Amphiphilic Organosilicates”, Materials<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Society Meeting, San Fransisco, USA, Apr. 08-13 (2007). Etc (6 times)<br />
(Domestic Conferences)<br />
[1] W. Cho, B. Cha, H. I. Lee, J. M. Kim, K. Char, "Control of Pore Connectivity<br />
within Ordered Hierarchical Silica Hybrid Walls", The 18th Synchrotron<br />
Radiation User's Workshop & KOSUA Meeting, Pohang, Korea, Nov. 16<br />
(2006). etc (14 times)<br />
AWARDS AND HONORS<br />
� University Scholarship, 1997.3 - 2002. 2<br />
� Teaching Assistant Scholarship, 2005. 3 - 2005. 8<br />
� Best Poster Awards, 7th Japan-Korea Meeting on Neutron Science, 2007.2<br />
� BK21 Global Internship Scholarship, Korea <strong>Research</strong> Fund (KRF), 2007. 5 –<br />
2007. 10<br />
REFERENCE<br />
Prof. Eric M. Furst<br />
Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
University of Delaware<br />
E-mail: furst@udel.edu<br />
Prof. Kookheon Char<br />
School of <strong>Chemical</strong> and Biological <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Seoul National University, S. Korea<br />
E-mail: khchar@plaza.snu.ac.kr<br />
Christopher L. Soles, Ph. D.<br />
Group leader, Electronics Materials group, Polymer Division<br />
National Institute of Standards & Technology<br />
E-mail: csoles@nist.gov
EDUCATION<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
Jungik Choi<br />
150 Academy Street 149 CLB<br />
Newark, DE, 19711<br />
302-824-9063,jichoi@udel.edu<br />
Ph.D. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2007 - Present<br />
Dissertation: Application of Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quantifying Labeling Distributions and Estimating<br />
Metabolic Fluxes<br />
Advisor: Maciek R. Antoniewicz, Ph.D.<br />
Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea<br />
M.S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2006<br />
Thesis: Preparation and characterization of a novel poly (benzoxazole-pyrrolone) copolymer<br />
Advisor: Young Moo Lee, Ph.D.<br />
Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea<br />
B.S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2004<br />
Cum Laude<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
Developed tandem mass spectrometry method for metabolic flux analysis<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Institute of Industrial Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
Participated in developing high performance polymer membrane for fuel cell<br />
and gas separation<br />
Membrane and Biomaterials Lab, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
Participated in developing high-temperature polymer membranes for carbon<br />
dioxide removal (funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Korea)<br />
2007 - Present<br />
2006 - 2007<br />
2004 - 2006<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
Teaching Assistant – to Professor Antoniewicz in Senior Lab 2008<br />
Assisted undergraduate student in understanding biological production process<br />
Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea<br />
Teaching Assistant – to Professor Lee in Polymer Chemistry 2004<br />
Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, held office hours and<br />
graded all written work, including final term papers
PUBLICATIONS FROM RESEARCH AT UNIVESITY OF DELAWARE<br />
1 Choi J, Grossbach MT, Antoniewicz MR. Indentification of Tandem Mass Spectrometry Derived Fragments<br />
for Metabolic Flux Analysis. (in preparation)<br />
2 Choi J, Antoniewicz MR. Tandem Mass Spectrometry: A Novel Approach for Metabolic Flux Analysis.<br />
Metabolic <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (in press)<br />
3 Crown SB, Indurthi DC, Ahn WS, Choi J, Papoutsakis ET, Antoniewicz MR. Resolving the TCA cycle and<br />
Pentose-phosphate Pathway of Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824: Isotopomer Analysis, in vitro Activities<br />
and Expression Analysis. Biotechnol J, 2010<br />
PRESENTATIONS FROM RESEARCH AT UNIVESITY OF DELAWARE<br />
1 Antoniewicz MR, Choi J. Metabolic Flux Analysis in E. Coli Using Tandem<br />
Mass Spectrometry. AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.<br />
2 Choi J, Grossbach MT, Antoniewicz MR. Novel Methodologies for Metabolic<br />
Flux Analysis using Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Metabolic <strong>Engineer</strong>ing VIII<br />
Conference. Jeju Island, Korea.<br />
3 Grossbach M, Choi J, Antoniewicz MR. The Application of Tandem Mass<br />
Spectrometry to Metabolic Flux Analysis. Summer Scholars <strong>Research</strong><br />
Symposium at UD. Newark, DE.<br />
4 Antoniewicz MR, Choi J. Tandem Mass Spectrometry Tools for Measuring<br />
Metabolic Fluxes. ACS BIOT Meeting, San Francisco, CA.<br />
5 Antoniewicz MR, Choi J. Tandem Mass Spectrometry: A Novel Approach for<br />
Metabolic Flux Analysis. AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.<br />
6 Grossbach M, Choi J, Antoniewicz MR. The Application of Tandem Mass<br />
Spectrometry to Metabolic Flux Analysis. Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong> Symposium<br />
at UD. Newark, DE.<br />
7 Choi J, Antoniewicz MR. Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for Metabolic<br />
Flux Analysis. Metabolic <strong>Engineer</strong>ing VII Conference. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.<br />
AWARDS, HONORS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
● Metabolic <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Conference VIII 2010 Best Poster Award 2010<br />
● Professional Development Travel Award, University of Delaware 2010<br />
● Robert L. Pigford Teaching Assistant Award, University of Delaware 2009<br />
● Korean Graduate Student Association, President, University of Delaware 2009 - 2010<br />
● Korean Graduate Student Association, Secretary, University of Delaware 2008 - 2009<br />
● Brain Korea 21 Fellowship, Ministry of Education, Korea 2004 - 2005<br />
● Diploma of Excellent Records, Cum Laude, Hanyang University 2004<br />
● Military Service in Republic of Korea Army 1999 - 2001<br />
● Honor Student, Hanyang University 1997, 2002, 2003<br />
TECHNICAL SKILLS<br />
Experimental<br />
13<br />
C-Flux Analysis for Strain Development/Optimization,<br />
GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, Microbial Cell Culture, Protein<br />
Purification, Fermentation, Stable Isotope Labeling<br />
Experiment<br />
2010<br />
2010<br />
2010<br />
2010<br />
2009<br />
2009<br />
2008<br />
Computational<br />
Computational Modeling of Complex Biological<br />
Network, GUI Development, MATLAB<br />
Programming for Statistical Analysis, Numerical<br />
Optimization
Daniel Esposito<br />
79 Ray St. Newark, DE 19711 (315) 569-8596 espo@udel.edu<br />
webpage: http://udel.edu/~espo/index.html<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Ph.D., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
University of Delaware, Newark DE<br />
Dissertation: “Tungsten-based Catalysts for Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells”<br />
Advisors: Dr. Jingguang Chen and Dr. Robert Birkmire<br />
B.S., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA<br />
Graduated Tau Beta Pi, and with institutional honors<br />
RESEARCH/WORK EXPERIENCE<br />
Expected<br />
May 2011<br />
May 2006<br />
Thesis <strong>Research</strong>, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 2006-2010<br />
Advisors: Dr. Jingguang Chen, Dr. Robert Birkmire<br />
<strong>Research</strong> areas: electrochemistry, catalysis, surface science, photovoltaics<br />
� Development of novel tungsten-based electrocatalyst materials and incorporation of<br />
these materials into photoelectrochemical solar cells. <strong>Research</strong> has included the<br />
discovery of highly-active, low-cost hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts that have the<br />
potential to significantly reduce the cost of hydrogen production from water<br />
electrolysis.<br />
Internship, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI Spring 2010<br />
Supervisors: Dr. Eric Miller, Dr. Nicolas Gaillard<br />
� Design and optimization of Pt-modified WO3 photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical<br />
oxidation of various biomass-derived oxygenates for H2 production.<br />
Opportunity for Student Innovation (OSI), Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 2005 – 2006<br />
Advisor: Dr. Andrew Klein Sponsor Contact: Dr. Ronald DeMartino<br />
� Development of a two-solvent production process of a polymeric drug for Polymerix<br />
Corporation (Piscataway, NJ).<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, Colorado University, Boulder, CO Summer 2005<br />
Advisors: Dr. Chris Bowman, Dr. Hadley Sikes<br />
NSF REU: Detection of pathogens on a microarray biosensor<br />
� Development of a surface-initiated photopolymerization signal amplification scheme.<br />
OTHER EXPERIENCE<br />
Experimental: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, various electroanalytical techniques,<br />
scanning electron microscopy, PVD synthesis techniques, photoelectrochemical cell testing, UV-Vis<br />
spectrometry, QE measurements, titration chemistry, various unit operations, and good working<br />
knowledge of vacuum systems.<br />
Computer Languages: MATLAB, C++<br />
Software: MS Office, MATLAB, Visual Studio C++, IGOR.
AWARDS<br />
� Graduate Fellowship, U. of Delaware, Bill N. Baron Fellowship Award-2010<br />
� Graduate Fellowship, U. of Delaware, NASA-DE Space Grant College and Fellowship Program-2008<br />
� Graduate Fellowship, University of Delaware, Solar Hydrogen IGERT Program-2006<br />
� American <strong>Chemical</strong> Society Award for outstanding senior in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing at Lehigh U.-2006<br />
� Chandler Award for excellence in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing at Lehigh U. – 2004<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Summary and significance of completed work: My published work has spanned a variety of journals,<br />
reflecting the varied subjects covered in my research such as corrosion chemistry, [2] catalyst design and<br />
development, [1] surface science, [2,6] and photoelectrochemistry. [4,5,I] Of particular importance is my Ph.D.<br />
research that has focused on the development of low-cost hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts. [1,II]<br />
This work demonstrates that novel tungsten carbide-based HER catalysts can significantly decrease the<br />
amount of expensive Pt needed to produce hydrogen from the electrolysis of water in electrochemical and<br />
photoelectrochemical applications.<br />
Articles<br />
1. D.V. Esposito, S.T. Hunt, A.L. Stottlemyer, K.D. Dobson, B.E. McCandless, R.W. Birkmire, and J.G.<br />
Chen, “Low-Cost Hydrogen Evolution Catalysts Based on Monolayer Platinum on Tungsten<br />
Monocarbide (WC) Substrates”. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, vol. 49, 2010.<br />
(Cover article and press release)<br />
2. M. C. Weidman, D.V. Esposito, I.J. Hsu , and J.G. Chen, “Electrochemical Stability of Tungsten and<br />
Tungsten Monocarbide (WC) Over Wide pH and Potential Ranges”. Journal of the Electrochemical<br />
Society, vol. 157, F179-F188, 2010.<br />
3. W. Y. Yin, D.V. Esposito, S. Yang, C. Ni, J. G. Chen, G. Zhao, Z. Zhang, C. Hu, M. Cao, and Bingqing<br />
Wei, “Controlling Novel Red-Light Emissions by Doping In2O3 Nano/Microstructures with Interstitial<br />
Nitrogen”. J. Phys. Chem. C, vol. 114, 13234-13240, 2010.<br />
4. D.V. Esposito, O.Y. Goue, K.D. Dobson, B.E. McCandless, J.G. Chen, and R.W. Birkmire, “A New<br />
Photoelectrochemical Test Cell and Its Use for a Combined Two- and Three-Electrode Approach to Cell<br />
Testing”. Review of Scientific Instruments, vol. 80, 125107, 2009.<br />
5. D.V. Esposito, K.D. Dobson, B.E. McCandless, R.W. Birkmire, and J.G. Chen, “Comparative Study of<br />
Tungsten Monocarbide and Platinum as Counter Electrodes in Polysulfide-Based Photoelectrochemical<br />
Solar Cells”. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, vol. 156, pp. B962-B969, 2009.<br />
6. E.C. Weigert, D.V. Esposito, and J.G. Chen, “Cyclic Voltammetry and XPS studies of Electrochemical<br />
Stability of Clean and Pt-Modified Tungsten and Molybdenum Carbide (WC and Mo2C) Films”.<br />
Journal of Power Sources, vol. 193, pp. 501-506, 2009.<br />
Manuscripts in Progress<br />
I. D.V. Esposito, Y. Chang, J.G. Chen, R.W. Birkmire, and N. Gaillard, “Photo-oxidation of Methanol<br />
Using Platinum-Modified Tungsten Oxide Thin Films”. (In preparation).<br />
II. D.V. Esposito, I.J. Hsu, Y. Kimmel, R.W. Birkmire, and J.G. Chen, “Activity and Stability of Ptmodified<br />
WC and W2C Hydrogen Evolution Catalysts”. (In preparation).<br />
III. I.J. Hsu, D.V. Esposito, E. Mahoney, A. Black, and J.G. Chen, “Shape-controlled Pt particles<br />
electrodeposited on tungsten monocarbide (WC) for methanol electro-oxidation”. (In preparation)<br />
Patents<br />
1. D.V. Esposito, J.G. Chen, and R.W. Birkmire, “Methods and Devices for PV Electrolysis”. (Patent<br />
Applied For), UD-1105, UOD-341USP, (2010).<br />
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Jun Fang<br />
26 Marvin Drive, Apt C6, Newark, DE, 19713 • (847) 331-3381 • junfang@udel.edu<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Ph.D. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Northwestern University, December 2010 (GPA: 4.0)<br />
Dissertation Topic: <strong>Process</strong>ing-microstructure Relationships in Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline<br />
Polymers: Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies<br />
Advisor: Professor Wesley R. Burghardt, Ph.D.<br />
M.S. <strong>Process</strong> Control, Zhejiang University, China, April 2004 (GPA: 3.85)<br />
B.S. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Zhejiang University, China, June 2001 (GPA: 3.95)<br />
RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Postdoctoral <strong>Research</strong> Associate, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, July 2010 – present<br />
• Investigated microstructures, dynamics and properties of nanoparticle colloidal systems by<br />
combining rheological tools and optical techniques (neutron/light scattering, microscopy)<br />
• Acted as a contact person between NIST neutron scattering facilities and the users at<br />
University of Delaware to facilitate (ultra) small-angle neutron scattering experiments<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Sep 2005 – May, 2010<br />
• Designed a novel in situ X-ray scattering capable injection molding apparatus and mold cavities<br />
to investigate real-time molecular orientation evolution of various polymer melts<br />
• Studied the in situ bulk molecular orientation evolution during LCP injection molding via<br />
synchrotron-based X-ray Scattering<br />
• Investigated the surface orientation of injection molded LCP (Liquid Crystalline Polymer)<br />
plaques utilizing Near-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (NEXAFS)<br />
• Predicted the in situ and ex situ orientation distribution of LCP in injection molding using<br />
MOLDFLOW®<br />
• Tracked the ex situ bulk molecular orientation distribution on injection molded LCP plaques<br />
• Predicted the orientation distribution of LCP during extrusion processing via finite-element<br />
based computational fluid dynamics methods<br />
• Studied the orientation distribution in a glass fiber suspension via small angle x-ray scattering<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, September 2004 – June 2005<br />
• Developed molecular dynamics simulation codes with distributed computing capability<br />
• Tested these simulation codes (microcanonical/canonical ensemble) on supercomputer clusters<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant, Zhejiang University, China, September 2001 – April 2004<br />
• Adjusted a Raman Spectrometer used for on-line measurement of gasoline octane number<br />
• Implemented machine learning algorithms in an on-line multi-parameter water quality analyzer<br />
• Optimized soft-computing techniques (Neural Networks) in a gasoline octane number analyzer
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PROFICIENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS<br />
Material Characterization Techniques: Synchrotron-based X-ray Scattering, X-ray Absorption<br />
Spectroscopy, (Ultra) Small-angle Neutron Scattering, Dynamic/Static Light Scattering<br />
Polymer <strong>Process</strong>ing Equipments: Injection Molding Machine, Single-screw MicroExtruder<br />
Polymer Test Equipments: Stress/Strain-controlled Rheometers (AR/ARES-G2), Linkam<br />
Computational Fluid Dynamics Software: MOLDFLOW, COSMOL Multiphysics<br />
Computing Languages: C, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Fortran, MATLAB<br />
Design Software: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Visio 2007<br />
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (full list of 11 available upon request)<br />
J. Fang, W.R. Burghardt and R.A. Bubeck. “Bulk and Surface Molecular Orientation Distribution in<br />
Injection Molding of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Simulation and Experiments.” Polymer<br />
<strong>Engineer</strong>ing & Science, 2010, 50(9).<br />
S. Rendon, J. Fang, W.R. Burghardt and R.A. Bubeck. “An Apparatus for in situ X-ray Scattering<br />
Experiments during Polymer Injection Molding.” Review of Scientific Instruments, 2009, 80(4).<br />
J. Fang, W.R. Burghardt and R.A. Bubeck. “In situ X-ray Scattering Measurements and Polydomain<br />
Simulations of Molecular Orientation Development during Injection Molding of Liquid Crystalline<br />
Polymers.” Proceedings of the XVth International Congress on Rheology, Monterey, CA, 2008, 1027: 39-41.<br />
J. Fang, W.R. Burghardt and R.A. Bubeck. “Polydomain Model Predictions of Molecular Orientation<br />
in Isothermal Channel Flows of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymers.” Polymer <strong>Engineer</strong>ing &<br />
Science, 2008, 48: 2258-2269.<br />
SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (full list of 12 available upon request)<br />
J. Fang, W.R. Burghardt and R.A. Bubeck. “Bulk and surface molecular orientation distribution in<br />
injection molded liquid crystalline polymers: Experiment and simulation.” The Society of Rheology 81 st<br />
Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, 2009.<br />
J. Fang, W.R. Burghardt and R.A. Bubeck. “In situ x-ray Scattering Measurements and Polydomain<br />
Simulations of Molecular Orientation Development during Injection Molding of Liquid Crystalline<br />
Polymers.” APS March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 2009.<br />
J. Fang and W.R. Burghatdt. “In situ X-ray Scattering Measurements and Polydomain Simulations of<br />
Molecular Orientation Development during Injection Molding of Liquid Crystalline Polymers.” The<br />
XVth International Congress on Rheology, Monterey, CA, 2008.<br />
J. Fang and W.R. Burghardt. “Polydomain simulation of liquid crystalline polymer orientation in<br />
channel flows.” The Society of Rheology 79 th Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2007.<br />
AWARDS AND HONORS<br />
Terminal Year Cabell Fellowship<br />
Walter P. Murphy Fellowship<br />
DOE Fellowship on Computational Energy <strong>Research</strong>
Danielle Hansgen<br />
124 Wharton Drive, Newark, DE 19711, USA � Phone (302) 766-1730<br />
Email: hansgen@udel.edu<br />
EDUCATION<br />
University of Delaware Newark, DE<br />
Doctor of Philosophy, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Anticipated Completion – June 2011<br />
Advisors: Prof. Dionisios G. Vlachos and Prof. Jingguang G. Chen<br />
Thesis topic: Rational Catalyst Design for the Ammonia Decomposition Reaction<br />
Cumulative GPA 3.6/4.0<br />
University of Washington Seattle, WA<br />
Bachelor of Science, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing June 2005<br />
Specialization in fuel cells and energy<br />
Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT<br />
August 2006-Present<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
� Developed microkinetic models for a number of single metal catalysts for the ammonia decomposition reaction using inputs<br />
from density functional theory (DFT) calculations<br />
� Used information from the models and DFT calculations to predict active monolayer bimetallic catalysts<br />
� Performed temperature programmed desorption (TPD) experiments under ultra high vacuum conditions with model<br />
catalysts to verify activity predictions<br />
� Helped write proposals to obtain external computational resources for the research group through the Teragrid organization<br />
� Was a teaching assistant for Math 305 (differential equations) and Cheg 320 (<strong>Engineer</strong>ing Economics and Risk Analysis)<br />
and received the Robert L. Pigford Teaching Assistant Award in recognition of outstanding performance<br />
October 2005 - August 2006<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Internship, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany<br />
Advisor: Prof. R.J. Behm<br />
� Helped design and construct a temporal analysis of products (TAP) reactor<br />
� Studied the CO oxidation mechanism, specifically oxygen storage, on a Au/TiO2 catalyst using the TAP reactor<br />
� Correlated the amount of oxygen stored on the catalyst and the catalytic activity to the number of perimeter sites on the<br />
gold catalyst nanoparticle, helping to elucidate the reaction mechanism<br />
June 2004 - August 2004<br />
Summer <strong>Research</strong> Internship, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany<br />
Advisor: Prof. R.J. Behm<br />
� Studied the kinetic and deactivation properties of novel gold metal oxide catalysts for the low temperature water gas shift<br />
reaction<br />
� Experimentally determined activation barriers and reaction orders at pressures less than 1 atm using a plug flow reactor<br />
September 2003 - June 2004<br />
Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong>er, University of Washington, Seattle, WA<br />
Advisor: Prof. Eric Stuve<br />
� Worked on electrochemical methanol oxidation over a platinum catalyst to determine kinetic reaction pathways under<br />
varying conditions<br />
� Performed cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry experiments to measure the extent of CO poisoning under different<br />
reaction conditions<br />
June 2003 - August 2003<br />
Summer <strong>Research</strong> Internship, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO<br />
� Worked on increasing the proton exchange membrane’s performance at high temperatures (> 90˚C) through the addition of<br />
heteropolyacids<br />
� Developed a method to reliably create heteropolyacid and poly(vinylidene fluoride) pellet membranes
PUBLICATIONS<br />
D.A. Hansgen, D.G. Vlachos, J.G. Chen, “Using first principles to predict bimetallic catalysts for the ammonia decomposition<br />
reaction,” Nature Chemistry, 2010, 6, 484-489.<br />
D.A. Hansgen, D.G. Vlachos, J.G. Chen, “Correlating ammonia decomposition activity with nitrogen binding energy on Co-<br />
Pt, Ni-Pt, Fe-Pt and Cu-Pt bimetallic surfaces” in preparation.<br />
D.A. Hansgen, J.G. Chen, D.G. Vlachos, “A new framework for estimating adsorbate-adsorbate interactions,” in preparation.<br />
M. Kotobuki, R. Leppelt, D.A. Hansgen, D. Widmann, R.J. Behm, “Reactive oxygen on a Au/TiO2 supported catalyst,”<br />
Journal of Catalysis, 2009, 264, 67-76.<br />
R. Leppelt, D.A. Hansgen, D. Widmann, T. Haring, G. Brath, R.J. Behm, “Design and characterization of a temporal analysis<br />
of products reactor,” Review of Scientific Instruments, 2007, 78, 104103.<br />
H. Wang, M. Stamatakis, D.A. Hansgen, S. Cartzoulas, D.G. Vlachos, “Understanding Mixing of Ni and Pt in the Ni/Pt(111)<br />
Bimetallic Catalyst via Molecular Simulation and Experiments” Accepted to Journal of <strong>Chemical</strong> Physics.<br />
I. J. Hsu, D.A. Hansgen, B. G. Willis, J. G. Chen. “Using atomic layer deposition to produce Pt-WC electrocatalysts for the<br />
oxygen reduction reaction,” submitted.<br />
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS<br />
“Rational Design of Bimetallic Catalysts for the Ammonia Decomposition Reaction” Center for Catalytic Science and<br />
Technology Annual <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, October 7, 2010.<br />
“Computational and Experimental Studies of a Ni/Pt Bimetallic Catalyst for H2 Production from Ammonia Decomposition”<br />
American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, November 10, 2009.<br />
“Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Hydrogen Production from Ammonia Decomposition” North American Meeting of<br />
Catalysis. San Francisco, CA, June 8, 2009.<br />
“Computational and Experimental Studies of a Ni/Pt Bimetallic Catalyst for H2 Production from Ammonia Decomposition”<br />
Catalysis Club of Philadelphia Spring Symposium, Newark, DE, May 21, 2009. (Invited student speaker)<br />
SELECTED POSTERS<br />
“Rational Design of Bimetallic Catalysts for the Ammonia Decomposition Reaction” Gordon <strong>Research</strong> Conference, New<br />
London, NH, June 27, 2010.<br />
“Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Optimal Catalysts for Hydrogen Production from Ammonia Decomposition”<br />
Catalysis Club of Philadelphia poster competition, Philadelphia, PA, March 19, 2009. – 1 st place winner<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS<br />
2010 Eastman <strong>Chemical</strong> Excellence in Catalysis <strong>Research</strong> Award<br />
2010 Robert L. Pigford Teaching Assistant Award<br />
2010 Catalysis Club of Philadelphia poster competition runner up<br />
2009 Catalysis and Reaction <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Division travel award for AICHE annual meeting<br />
2009 Kokes travel award for the North American Meeting of Catalysis<br />
2009 Catalysis Club of Philadelphia poster competition 1 st place winner<br />
2006 Completion of “Fundamental Aspects and Common Principles of Catalysis” course through the<br />
Southern German Catalysis Institute<br />
2005-2006 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) research grant (research at the University of Ulm)<br />
2003-2005 Tecklenburg scholarship<br />
2004 DAAD research in science and engineering (RISE) scholarship for internship in Germany<br />
2004 Mary Gates scholarship for methanol oxidation research<br />
LEADERSHIP AND OUTREACH<br />
2009-2010 <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing student organization (Colburn Club) 4 th year representative. Helped organize the 2 nd and<br />
4 th year <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing graduate student research symposiums.<br />
2009-2010 Helped with <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing outreach by going to local elementary and high schools to give<br />
demonstrations to encourage students to be excited about chemistry and interested in chemical engineering.<br />
2005 Founded the University of Washington’s <strong>Engineer</strong>s without Boarders Chapter. Registered group with the<br />
university and national chapter, lead meetings, organized and obtained the chapter’s first project (irrigation<br />
project in Bolivia), set up elections for initial organizational roles.<br />
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES<br />
Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), high energy electron loss spectroscopy (HREELS), physical vapor deposition, temporal<br />
analysis of products (TAP) reactor studies, TPD experiments, DFT calculations using VASP and Gaussian, microkinetic<br />
modeling, have briefly performed some flow reactor studies, proficient in MATLAB, Word, Power Point, Excel, Igor,<br />
Kalidagraph, Origin, experienced in working on Linux clusters, some proficiency in Fortran 90, knowledge of basic German
OBJECTIVE<br />
Shuyu Hou<br />
Phone: 315.289.4130 (cell) Email: shhou@udel.edu<br />
Mailing address: 110 Sheldon Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711<br />
Seeking an opportunity to work as a <strong>Research</strong> Scientist at a Biotech/pharmaceutical company.<br />
SKILL PROFILE<br />
• More than 11 years’ microbial and bioanalytical experience in research bio-technical lab.<br />
• Sound knowledge of Analytical chemistry, Biochemical engineering, protein engineering, molecular<br />
biology and microbiology, design of experiment and statistical analysis.<br />
• Extensive knowledge and experience in research processes and techniques (HPLC, LC/MS/MS, cell<br />
culture, expression vector construction, site-direct mutagenesis, transposon mutagenesis,<br />
qPCR, microbial cell line construction and cultivation, etc.)<br />
• Demonstrated expertise in scientific collaboration and excellent publication record in peer reviewed<br />
journals.<br />
• Ability to work independently and make responsible and accountable decisions.<br />
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities to<br />
accomplish objectives.<br />
• Excellent leadership, management, communication, interpersonal, intuitive, and analysis skills.<br />
• Extensive experience on method development and writing protocols and SOPs.<br />
• Strong external and internal credibility.<br />
• Coached associate scientists for the regulated biotechnology.<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
• 15 peer-reviewed publications and 3 conference proceeding papers<br />
• More than 16 presentations in major national and international conferences<br />
• 5 patents in the fields of biomaterials and environmental biotechnology<br />
• 2 book chapters in the fields of molecular biology and metabolic engineering and 1 monograph in the<br />
field of biofilm engineering<br />
• 3 peer reviewed publications were highlighted by scientific news journals<br />
• Recipient of All University Doctoral Prize, 2010<br />
EDUCATION<br />
• Ph. D. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Syracuse University, U.S.A., 2010<br />
• M. S. Environmental <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Nankai University, P. R. China, 2005<br />
• B. E. Biochemical <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Tianjin University, P. R. China, 2002<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE:<br />
• Postdoctoral fellow, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware, 2010-present<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
Postdoctoral fellow, University of Delaware, 2010~Present (PI: Kelvin H. Lee)<br />
• Method development for the detection and measurement of small molecules, peptides and proteins<br />
using analytical and proteomic techniques including HPLC, LC/MALDI and LC/MS/MS.<br />
• Protein expression, secretion, and purification in prokaryotic system.<br />
• HPLC, LC/MALDI, and LC/MS/MS maintenance<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Scientist, Syracuse University (12 publications) 2005~2010 (Advisor: Dacheng Ren)<br />
Ph. D Dissertation: Understanding and controlling microbial biofilm formation by surface engineering and novel<br />
biofilm inhibitors. (All-University Doctoral Prize, 2010)<br />
• Developed protein production & purification system and immunoassays for rapid detection of bacterial<br />
pathogens.<br />
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• Develop a novel approach for controlled release of antimicrobial silver using a nanostructured fibrous<br />
hydrogel scaffold for topical healthcare application.<br />
• Design and characterize novel biofilm inhibitors including antimicrobial peptides and brominated<br />
furanones.<br />
• Investigate and characterize bio-inert surfaces for anti-infective application.<br />
• Study the critical information of microbe-surface interaction, gene and protein expression in biofilm<br />
formation using well-defined surfaces.<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Scientist, Nankai University, China 2002~2005<br />
• Constructed expression vector and recombinant E. coli strain by over-expression of heterologous P450<br />
monooxygenase from a white-rot fungus and characterized by using multiple enzymatic assays.<br />
• Screened and characterized effective PAH degrading bacteria by using random mutagenesis and<br />
screen techniques, as well as a bioreactor and HPLC.<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Experience for Undergraduate, Tianjin University, China 2001~2002<br />
• Bioseparation process: characterized hydromechanical properties of magnetic particles for affinity<br />
chromatography<br />
DETAILED SKILLS<br />
Analytical techniques HPLC, LC/MS/MS, MALDI/TOF MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, fluonometer,<br />
luminometer, electrochemical analysis, titration, column chromatography, TLC,<br />
NMR<br />
Protein chemistry Protein purification (affinity chromatography, membrane filtration), SDS-PAGE,<br />
Western blot, Laminar Flow Immunoassays<br />
Molecular biology Chromosomal DNA, plasmid DNA, RNA manipulation, gel electrophoresis,<br />
primer design, PCR and RT-PCR, DNA sequencing, site-direct mutagenesis,<br />
transposon mutagenesis, DNA microarray<br />
Cell biology Bacteria and yeasts cultivation, bacterial identification, cell line transformation<br />
and conjugation, cell line screening and characterization, cell staining,<br />
fluorescence labeling<br />
Imaging analysis Confocal microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, SEM, AFM<br />
Nanobiotechnology Photolithography, soft lithography, photomask design, PDMS Elastomer<br />
Data analysis Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Multivariate analysis of Variance (MANOVA),<br />
Design of Experiments (DoE), SAS, JMP, and Matlab software<br />
Language Fluent in oral and written English, Mandarin Chinese<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS<br />
• All University Doctoral Prize, 2010<br />
• Syracuse Biomaterials Institute (SBI) Fellowship for outstanding senior graduates, 2008, 2009<br />
• Travel grants, 2008, 2009<br />
• Nunan travel grants, 2008, 2009<br />
• SBI Offsite Meeting Poster Competition Winner, First Prize and Second Prize, 2008<br />
• Graduate Fellowship, Nankai University, 2002-2004<br />
• ‘Honorable Mention’ in International Competition of ‘American Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)’,<br />
2002<br />
• Second Prize in National Competition of ‘Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in<br />
Modeling (CUMCM)’, 2001<br />
• First Prize in Tianjin Division of ‘Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling’, 2001<br />
• Tianjin University-Jiangsu Huachang Fellowship (First Prize), 2000-2001<br />
• Excellent student at Tianjin University, 1999-2001<br />
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EDUCATION:<br />
IRENE J. HSU<br />
irenehsu@udel.edu 73 Alexis Drive ▪ Newark, DE 19702 (732) 406-2200<br />
Mar 2009-present University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
Candidate for PhD in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, expected graduation date: Aug 2011<br />
Thesis: Novel Synthesis of Pt-Modified Carbide Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cell Applications<br />
Advisor: Jingguang G. Chen<br />
Jan 2009 University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
MS in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, GPA: 3.8/4.0<br />
Thesis: Characterization of ALD Cu Thin Films on Pd Seed Layers for Molecular Electronics<br />
Advisor: Brian G. Willis<br />
May 2003 Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD<br />
BS in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, GPA: 3.6/4.0<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:<br />
Mar 2009-present Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Newark, DE<br />
• Explored the use of atomic layer deposition (ALD) and electrodeposition to synthesize<br />
platinum and tungsten carbide electrocatalysts; determined ways to control Pt deposition on<br />
both WC powders and thin films.<br />
• Designed and built flow-through ALD reactor.<br />
• Characterized Pt-WC electrocatalyst samples using a variety of surface analytical techniques.<br />
• Conducted electrochemical measurements to assess activity and kinetics for oxygen reduction<br />
reaction and methanol oxidation reaction.<br />
Sep 2006-Jan 2009 Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Newark, DE<br />
• Studied and characterized copper and palladium alloy systems.<br />
• Utilized transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and surface analytical tools to characterize<br />
copper-palladium electrodes used in molecular junctions.<br />
• Utilized atomic layer deposition, sputter deposition, and photolithography for electrode<br />
fabrication.<br />
• Experienced in TEM thin film sample preparation techniques.<br />
Sep 2001-Jan 2002; Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant<br />
Jan 2001-May 2001 Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of <strong>Chemical</strong> and Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Baltimore, MD<br />
• Studied the strength of adhesion of a cell and the effects of extracellular matrices on cell<br />
adhesion and mobility.<br />
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:<br />
Jun 2003-Aug 2006 <strong>Engineer</strong><br />
Merck & Co., Technical Operations, Rahway, NJ<br />
• Created and implemented a process change that improved the robustness of a crystallization<br />
process and increased particle size distribution to improve downstream operations such as<br />
filtering and drying.<br />
• Won Merck MMD Special Achievement Award for success in process change<br />
implementation.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:<br />
PUBLICATIONS:<br />
• Coordinated activities with factory operators and other engineers to complete regulatory tasks<br />
needed for demonstrations and campaigns. Provided process support for bulk chemical batch<br />
processing.<br />
• Utilized high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), and Karl<br />
Fischer (KF) titration to analyze samples needed for cleanout investigations and process<br />
optimization work.<br />
• Catalyst preparation: wet impregnation, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor<br />
deposition, atomic layer deposition, electrochemical deposition<br />
• Electron microscopy: transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission<br />
electron microscopy (STEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS)<br />
• Surface characterization: Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), x-ray photoelectron<br />
spectroscopy (XPS), x-ray diffraction (XRD) and glancing incidence x-ray diffraction<br />
(GIXRD), ellipsometry<br />
• Electrochemical characterization: cyclic voltammetry, rotating disk electrode, stripping<br />
methods to determine surface area<br />
2010 I. J. Hsu, B. G. Willis, J. G. Chen. “Atomic Layer Deposition f Pt on Tungsten Monocarbide (WC) for the<br />
Oxygen Reduction Reaction,” J. Phys. Chem. C, submitted.<br />
2010 I. J. Hsu, D. V. Esposito, E. Mahoney, A. Black, J. G. Chen, “Shape Controlled Pt Particles<br />
Electrodeposited on WC for Methanol Oxidation,” Chemistry of Materials, submitted.<br />
2010 M. Weidman, D. V. Esposito, I .J. Hsu, J. G. Chen. “Electrochemical Stability of Tungsten Monocarbide<br />
(WC) Over Wide pH and Potential Ranges,” J. Electrochem. Soc., 157 (2010) F179-F188.<br />
2009 D. V. Esposito, I. J. Hsu, K. D. Dobson, B. E. McCandless, R. W. Birkmire, J. G. Chen. “The Hydrogen<br />
Evolution Activity of Phase-pure Tungsten Carbide Foils,” in preparation.<br />
2008 I. J. Hsu, B. E. McCandless, C. Weiland, B. G. Willis. “Characterization of ALD Copper Thin Films on<br />
Palladium Seed Layer,” J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A, 27 (2008) 660-667.<br />
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS:<br />
2010 I. J. Hsu, B. G. Willis, J. G. Chen. “Atomic Layer Deposition of Pt on WC For Fuel Cell Applications.”<br />
American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, November 10, 2010.<br />
2010 I. J. Hsu, B. G. Willis, J. G. Chen. “Testing WC-Pt Electrocatalysts Synthesized Using Atomic Layer<br />
Deposition For the oxygen reduction reaction.” Catalysis Club of Philadelphia poster competition,<br />
Claymont, DE, October 21, 2010.<br />
2010 I. J. Hsu, B. G. Willis, J. G. Chen. “Synthesis and Characterization of ALD Pt-WC Thin Films for Oxygen<br />
Reduction Reaction.” New York Catalysis Society Spring Symposium poster session, Lehigh, PA, March<br />
17, 2010.<br />
2008 I. J. Hsu, B. G. Willis. “Characterization of ALD Copper Thin Films on Palladium Seed Layer for<br />
Molecular Electronics,” American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA,<br />
November, 2008.
Kelley Kearns<br />
Office address:<br />
University of Delaware<br />
150 Academy St., Rm. 155<br />
Newark, DE 19716<br />
(302) 831-6642<br />
kkearns@udel.edu<br />
Education: University of Delaware<br />
Doctoral Candidate, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Spring 2011<br />
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.8 / 4.0<br />
Rutgers University Graduate School – New Brunswick<br />
Master of Science, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, October 2002<br />
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.8 / 4.0<br />
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art<br />
Bachelor of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, May 1999<br />
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.6 / 4.0<br />
Certification: Professional <strong>Engineer</strong>, Pennsylvania<br />
License Number: PE071294<br />
Home address:<br />
4 Madison Dr.<br />
Newark, DE 19711<br />
(302) 983-1707<br />
<strong>Research</strong>: University of Delaware<br />
08/2004 – present Ph. D. Candidate<br />
Advised by Abraham M. Lenhoff and Eric W. Kaler<br />
� Expressed and purified several bacterial membrane proteins; diacylglycerol kinase<br />
from E. coli, photosynthetic reaction center from Rb. sphaeroides, and bacteriorhodopsin<br />
from H. salinarum<br />
� Studied the effects of various surfactants, precipitants, and other additives on the<br />
stability and crystallizability of integral membrane proteins, investigating changes in<br />
solubility, phase behavior, and microstructure<br />
� Characterized conditions and molecular interactions necessary for crystallization of<br />
photosynthetic reaction center<br />
� Participated in the Chemistry-Biology Interface program funded by the NIH<br />
08/2002 – 12/2002 University of Virginia<br />
Volunteer <strong>Research</strong>er<br />
Advised by Erik J. Fernandez<br />
� Analyzed the aggregation of interferon-� in the presence of denaturing agents, utilizing<br />
hydrogen-deuterium exchange, dynamic light scattering and size exclusion<br />
chromatography experiments<br />
� Gained expertise and trained others in the use of dynamic light scattering to identify<br />
protein aggregation<br />
<strong>Engineer</strong>ing: Merck & Co., Inc. 07/1999 – 08/2004<br />
07/2002 – 12/2002 Staff <strong>Engineer</strong><br />
Technical Operations – Elkton, VA<br />
Awarded stock options and bonus – Jan. 2003<br />
� Supported the successful demonstration and technology transfer of whole broth<br />
extraction and crude isolation steps for the manufacture of caspofungin acetate,<br />
providing technical guidance, process troubleshooting, process decisions, and overall<br />
schedule coordination and decision making<br />
� Achieved an overall yield increase of more than 12% above target (18% above<br />
previous standard), an average purity of 66% (vs. 45% min.) and a favorable variance<br />
of $2 million<br />
� Planned, performed and supervised pilot laboratory experiments to support process<br />
yield, solvent recovery, and cycle time improvements<br />
07/2001 – 07/2002 Staff <strong>Engineer</strong><br />
<strong>Process</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing – Rahway, NJ<br />
Award for Excellence – Jul. 2002<br />
� Resolved process design issues in coordination with factory personnel, production<br />
engineers, and construction managers during the design, construction, qualification,
Leadership:<br />
01/2003 – 08/2004<br />
commissioning, and start-up of a $100 million retrofit of a bulk chemical<br />
manufacturing plant<br />
� Developed engineering tools to predict the most cost-effective solutions for retrofits of<br />
nitrogen vessel blanket piping, saving $2 million and 2 months time and are now used<br />
as an approach for all of Merck API bulk plants<br />
� Led the design development for addressing Merck-wide safety bulletin of flash fires,<br />
including creation of a theoretical computer model to simulate the solvent profile<br />
concentration during discharge of basket bottom-dump centrifuges<br />
Merck & Co., Inc.<br />
Senior <strong>Engineer</strong><br />
Vaccine Projects – West Point, PA<br />
� Effectively managed the design and construction of a $15 million facility for vaccine<br />
storage<br />
� Coordinated with several vaccine production groups, site facilities, HVAC<br />
maintenance, site operations groups, equipment vendors, an architectural/engineering<br />
firm, a construction manager, and site turnover groups in order to meet the demand for<br />
product storage of a GARDASIL® intermediate without impact to the production<br />
launch schedule<br />
07/2000 – 07/2001 Assistant <strong>Engineer</strong><br />
Project Services – Somerset, NJ<br />
Awarded stock options and bonus – Jan. 2001;<br />
Awards for Excellence – Jan. 2001, Mar. 2001, Jul. 2001<br />
� Developed and reviewed funding estimates, baseline budgets, spending plans, and<br />
resource-loaded schedules for capital projects of up to $50 million<br />
� Analyzed project cost/schedule risks and advised senior management of strategies for<br />
risk minimization<br />
� Actively audited monthly project invoices and tracked and forecasted project<br />
expenditures and schedules<br />
07/1999 – 07/2000 Project Design Coordinator<br />
Design <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Services – Somerset, NJ<br />
� Led engineering team of more than 30 members in the design development of a key<br />
research facility, totaling $100 million<br />
� Facilitated project communication between Merck engineering, Merck project teams,<br />
construction managers, and outside engineering firms<br />
Community: Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club<br />
06/2007 – present Tutor and music teacher<br />
� Help kids with schoolwork in various subjects and teach kids to play the guitar<br />
� Awarded Volunteer of the Month in February 2009<br />
03/2003 – 08/2004 AIChE Delaware Valley Section<br />
Membership Chair<br />
� Planned and organized community, networking, fundraising and career-development<br />
activities for young professionals<br />
� Attracted and maintained membership of over 50 young professionals<br />
12/2003 – 08/2004 Merck West Point Basketball League<br />
Committee Chair<br />
� Helped to establish and organize a company basketball league of approximately 100<br />
employees<br />
� Participated in the league as a team captain<br />
Publications: Detergent microstructure and phase behavior along vapor diffusion paths leading to<br />
crystallization of membrane proteins, Kearns, K., Miller, D. S., Hodgdon, T. K., Lenhoff,<br />
A. M., Kaler, E. W. (in preparation)<br />
Memberships: The Protein Society<br />
American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s (AIChE)<br />
Tau Beta Pi
John Larsen<br />
150 Academy St., Newark, DE 19716<br />
Phone: (608)213-2496, Email: Jdlarsen@udel.edu<br />
Career Interests<br />
Actively looking for a position in the biotechnology sector in order to aid in the discovery and development of<br />
biologically active molecules and the requisite bioassays to test their efficacy for the treatment of disease<br />
Education<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE (2007-Present) University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (2003-07)<br />
PhD Candidate, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing B.S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, B.S. in Chemistry<br />
Advisor: Prof. Millicent Sullivan Advisor: Prof. James Weisshaar<br />
Cumulative GPA: 3.96/4.00 Cumulative GPA: 3.46/4.00<br />
Awards, Honors, and Memberships<br />
National Science Foundation IGERT Fellowship (2007-2008)<br />
Robert L. Pigford Fellowship, University of Delaware (2007)<br />
Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Scholarship, University of Wisconsin (2006-2007)<br />
American Insitute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Experience<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Newark, DE (2007-Present)<br />
“Development and Characterization of a Self-Unpackaging/Histone-Mimetic Gene Delivery System”<br />
Advisors: Prof. Millicent Sullivan<br />
• Determining delay times until protein production through systems biology and reaction network analysis<br />
• Characterizing the physical structure of the delivery vector using light scattering and microscopy<br />
• Developing bioassays to understand cellular trafficking patterns of delivery vehicles for transfection<br />
• Analyzing the biological efficacy of delivery vector through quantitative fluorescence microscopy<br />
University of Wisconsin, Department of Chemistry, Madison, WI (2005-2007)<br />
“Investigating the Effects of Crowding and Confinement on the Diffusion of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in E. coli in<br />
vivo”<br />
Advisor: Prof. James Weisshaar<br />
• Investigated the effects of osmotic shifts on the diffusion coefficient of GFP in E. coli, acknowledgement in<br />
Konopka, et al., J. Bacteriol., Vol. 188 (2006), 17, 6115-6123<br />
• Characterized the flow profile of a perfusion system in order to analyze the response time of E. coli to changes in<br />
the osmotic pressure<br />
• Created a protocol for single cell studies to eliminate cell-to-cell variability in the measurements<br />
Publications<br />
Larsen, J.L., Reilly, M.J., Sullivan, M.O., Using the Epigenetic Code to Promote the Unpackaging and Transcriptional<br />
Activation of DNA Polyplexes for Gene Delivery (In Preparation)<br />
Larsen, J.L., Sullivan, M.O., Requirements for DNA Particle Entry into the Nucleus During Cell Division (In Preparation)
Presentations/Posters<br />
Larsen, J. D.; Kiick, K. L.; Sullivan, M. O., Mid-Atlantic Frontiers at the Chemistry-Biology Interface Symposium,<br />
Baltimore, MD, May 2009 (poster)<br />
Larsen, J.D.; Kiick, L. L.; Sullivan, M.O, American <strong>Chemical</strong> Society National Meeting, Washington D.C., August 2009<br />
(presentation)<br />
Larsen, J. D.; Sullivan, M. O., Mid-Atlantic Frontiers at the Chemistry-Biology Interface Symposium, Baltimore, MD,<br />
May 2010 (poster)<br />
Reilly, M.J., Larsen, J.D., and Sullivan, M.O., Gordon Drug Carriers in Medicine and Biology Conference, Waterville<br />
Resort, Waterville, New Hampshire, August 2010. (poster)<br />
Experimental Skills and Techniques<br />
Microscopy: Light and Fluorescence Microscopy, Fluorescence Recovery after Photobleaching (FRAP), Flow<br />
Cytometry, Immunostaining, Microinjection<br />
Scattering: Dynamic Light Scattering and Electrophoretic Mobility<br />
Cell Culture: Mammalian, yeast, and bacterial culture<br />
Protein Purification: Protein A tagged purification, Immunoprecipitation, Gel Electrophoresis, Coomassie Staining,<br />
Silver Staining, Western Blotting<br />
Peptide Synthesis: Fmoc solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), High Performance Liquid Chromotagraphy (HPLC),<br />
Electron Spray Ionization Mass Spectometry (ESI-MS), Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass<br />
Spectometry (MALDI-MS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectometry (GC-MS), Aqueous Phase Bioconjugation<br />
Computational: MATLAB, Minitab, Microsoft Office<br />
Teaching Experience<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Newark, DE (2010)<br />
Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Lab Supervisor<br />
• Demonstrated the construction and usefulness of Swagelok fittings in complex tube bending processes<br />
• Presented the calibration of pressure gauges through the use of a dead weight tester<br />
• Mentored students in writing and assembling a proper engineering lab report<br />
University of Wisconsin, Athletic Department, Madison WI (2006-2007)<br />
Academic Tutor, Chemistry and Physics<br />
• Supplemented lecture with additional exercises and explanation of material<br />
• Led group study sessions in preparations for exams<br />
• Held one-on-one homework sessions to ensure complete understanding of the homework assignment<br />
Leadership Experience<br />
• Mentored undergraduate students Jennifer Devaney (University of Delaware, 2008-Current) and Yingyu Gao<br />
(Princeton University, May 2010-August 2010) on lab techniques and technical projects<br />
• Assisted in the establishment of a peptide synthesis laboratory for the department<br />
• Developed subject matter expertise in HPLC operation; Certification awarded by Shimadzu Co.; Owned<br />
equipment and facilitated training for all other users.<br />
• Established technical collaborations with Primary Investigators in different departments (Ulhas Naik, Biological<br />
Sciences) and institutions (Sean Taverna, Johns Hopkins University)<br />
References Available Upon Request
Robert W. Leighty<br />
29 N Miller Ave (856) 514-3456<br />
Carney’s Point, NJ 08069 leightrw@udel.edu<br />
EDUCATION<br />
University of Delaware, Newark DE Fall 2012 (expected)<br />
Ph.D. Candidate <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing; GPA 3.9/4.0<br />
Thesis Topic: Computational tools for dynamic metabolic flux analysis<br />
Advisors: Maciek R. Antoniewicz and Babatunde A. Ogunnaike<br />
Rowan University, Glassboro NJ May 2007<br />
B.S. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing; GPA 3.9/4.0<br />
RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
University of Delaware Newark, Delaware<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant (Fall 2007 – present)<br />
• Development of computational tools to determine metabolic fluxes in transient<br />
cultures at metabolic non-steady-state<br />
• Construction of a user-friendly interface for dynamic metabolic flux analysis<br />
• Application of metabolic flux analysis techniques for construction and validation<br />
of metabolic network models<br />
Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey<br />
Recovery of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) (Fall 2006 to Spring 2007)<br />
• Industrially sponsored group based research project analyzing a novel approach<br />
for recovery of PGMs<br />
• Construction of an experimental system to characterize kinetics of PGM recovery<br />
• Development of techniques to reduce reagent consumption for PGM recovery<br />
Wastewater Minimization (Spring 2006)<br />
• Industrially sponsored interdisciplinary group based research project to optimize<br />
water usage for a petroleum refinery<br />
• Characterized quality of available waste streams and constraints of incoming<br />
water uses for future pinch analysis<br />
Protein Aggregation (Fall 2005)<br />
• Group based research project for the development of computational tools to<br />
analyze non-native protein aggregation
DuPont Chambers Works Deepwater, New Jersey<br />
Secure Environmental Treatment (Summer 2005, Part-time Sept 2005 to May 2007)<br />
• Co-op experience at an analytical lab responsible for waste acceptance/rejection<br />
for a waste water treatment plant<br />
• Updated analytical screening methods in order to improve waste<br />
acceptance/rejection criteria<br />
• Developed a program for automated generation of compliance reports<br />
Aramids <strong>Research</strong> and Development (Summer 2006)<br />
• Lab scale optimization to reduce impurities and improve end product performance<br />
for production of a proprietary high performance polymer<br />
• Production of related base monomers to screen for performance of novel<br />
polymers<br />
DuPont Experimental Station Wilmington, Delaware (Summer 2007)<br />
• Catalyst scouting for production of biofuel from a well characterized waste stream<br />
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS<br />
Leighty RW, Antoniewicz MR. Equations for dynamic metabolic flux analysis (DMFA)<br />
at metabolic non-steady state (manuscript in preparation)<br />
Antoniewicz MR, Leighty RW. Dynamic metabolic flux analysis with linear flux<br />
functionality. AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. November 11, 2009<br />
Leighty RW, Antoniewicz MR. Dynamic metabolic flux analysis with linear flux<br />
functionality. Metabolic <strong>Engineer</strong>ing VII Conference. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.<br />
September 14, 2008<br />
AWARDS & HONORS<br />
Dean’s List (Fall 2003 to Spring 2007)<br />
New Jersey Outstanding Scholar’s Award<br />
Edward J. Blounstein Distinguished Scholar Award<br />
Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award<br />
Tonielli <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Scholarship<br />
AICHE DVS Outstanding Junior Award<br />
DuPont Secure Environmental Treatment Accomplishment Award<br />
Tau Beta Pi <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Honor Society<br />
Golden Key International Honor Society<br />
Travel Award for Metabolic <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Conference VII
Xin Li<br />
Address: 512 Christina Mill Drive, Newark, DE 19711<br />
E-mail: xinli@udel.edu Phone: (302)824-4494<br />
OBJECTIVE:<br />
To obtain a research position in the field related to catalysis and its applications. Interests include: catalyst<br />
synthesis, characterization, and testing; discovery and development of advanced catalytic materials; catalytic<br />
systems design and scale-up; alternative energy technologies.<br />
EDUCATION:<br />
• Ph.D. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (GPA: 3.53/4.0) 2006 – 2011 (expected)<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Newark, DE<br />
• M.S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (GPA: 3.71/4.0) 2003 – 2006<br />
Tsinghua University, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Beijing, China<br />
• B.S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (GPA: 3.65/4.0) 1999 – 2003<br />
Tsinghua University, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Beijing, China<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:<br />
• University of Delaware – Center for Catalytic Science and Technology 2006 – Present<br />
Advisors: Prof. Mark A. Barteau; Prof. Douglas J. Buttrey<br />
Thesis research focusing on investigation of molybdenum- and vanadium-based mixed metal oxides for<br />
selective oxidation of light hydrocarbons<br />
o Synthesized catalyst libraries of Mo-V-Te-Nb-O catalysts (M1/M2 phases) for propane oxidation<br />
o Developed a full procedure to obtain Mo-V-Te-Nb-O catalysts in single M1 phase<br />
o Identified the effects of important synthetic parameters (pH, heating rate, etc.) on impurity formation<br />
o Synthesized catalyst libraries of V/Nb-doped bismuth molybdates for propylene oxidation<br />
o Identified a new β-variant phase and its formation mechanism for V/Nb-doped bismuth molybdates<br />
o Built a fixed-bed tubular reactor system integrated with steam injection function for catalyst testing<br />
o Characterized catalysts using powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Nitrogen Adsorption (BET method),<br />
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive<br />
X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)<br />
o Tested multiple catalyst formulations using the fixed-bed reactor integrated with on-line GC<br />
o Developed a structural model for the orthorhombic M1 phase using simultaneous Rietveld refinement of<br />
synchrotron and neutron powder diffraction data<br />
• Tsinghua University – Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2003 – 2006<br />
Advisor: Prof. Tingjie Wang<br />
Thesis research focusing on developing novel granulation technology for the production of highly spherical<br />
rubber antiozoants (6PPD/4020 and IPPD/4010NA) particles<br />
o Designed and built a commercial-scale novel granulation process/system for producing spherical rubber<br />
antiozoants particles<br />
o Developed the empirical formula for the control and optimization of the granulation process<br />
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:<br />
• CNPC Fushun Petrochemical Co., PetroChina, China 03/2006 – 04/2006<br />
o Assisted in testing novel granulation process (pilot plant scale) for producing spherical wax particles<br />
• Jiangsu SINORGCHEM Technology Co. Ltd., China 06/2005 – 08/2005<br />
o Served as the team leader for the testing and operation of the novel granulation process (a 3000<br />
ton/year-capacity manufacturing line) for producing spherical rubber antiozoants particles<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:<br />
• Teaching Assistant – University of Delaware 09/2009 – 12/2009<br />
o Responsible for lab set-up, instruction, office hours, and lab report grading of Distillation Lab
TECHNICAL SKILLS:<br />
• Synthesis:<br />
o Extensive experience with precipitation and slurry methods, familiar with solid state reaction method<br />
• Characterization:<br />
o Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): Bright/Dark Field Imaging (BF/DF), Selected Area Electron<br />
Diffraction (SAED); Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy<br />
(EDS), Elemental Mapping; X-ray Diffraction; X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS); Nitrogen<br />
Adsorption (BET method)<br />
• Catalytic Testing:<br />
o Extensive experience in design and set up of reactor/flow systems with related kinetic studies using Gas<br />
Chromatography (GC); basic user of Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) reactor<br />
• Computer:<br />
o Extensive experience with GSAS/EXPGUI and CrystalMaker; frequent user of Microsoft Office,<br />
Rietica, PCW, and Origin; basic user of Matlab, DigitalMicrograph, Labview, and Aspen<br />
PUBLICATIONS:<br />
• X. Li, D.J. Buttrey, M.A. Barteau, Selective Oxidation of Propane to Acrylic Acid over Single Phase M1<br />
Mo-V-Te-Nb-O Catalysts, in preparation<br />
• X. Li, D.J. Buttrey, M.A. Barteau, Selective Oxidation of Propylene to Acrolein over V/Nb-doped Bismuth<br />
Molybdates, in preparation<br />
• X. Li, M.A. Barteau, D.J. Buttrey, An Improved Structural Model of the Orthorhombic M1 Phase in Mo-V-<br />
Te-Nb-O Propane Oxidation Catalysts by Rietveld Analysis, submission to Top. Catal.<br />
• X. Li, D.A. Blom, M.A. Barteau, D.J. Buttrey, HAADF_STEM Imaging Simulation of Mo-V-Nb-Te-O<br />
Selective Oxidation Catalyst System, submission to ChemCatChem<br />
• X. Li, T. Wang, Y. Jin, A Novel Granulation <strong>Process</strong> for Producing Spherical Rubber Antiozoants Particles,<br />
Chem. Eng. Tech., 29(10), 2006, 1273 – 1280<br />
PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS:<br />
• X. Li, D.J. Buttrey, M.A. Barteau, Selective Oxidation of Propane to Acrylic Acid over Single Phase M1<br />
MoVTeNbOx Catalysts, Catalysis Club Philadelphia Poster Competition, Claymont, DE, 2010<br />
• X. Li, D.J. Buttrey, M.A. Barteau, Experimental and Theoretical Studies of the M1 Phase in Mo-V-Te-Nb-<br />
O Catalysts for Selective Oxidation of Propane, CCST <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, 2010<br />
• D.J. Buttrey, X. Li, M.A. Barteau, Phase Equilibria, Order, and Disorder in the MoV(Nb,Ta)TeO System,<br />
5 th Irsee Symposium on Selective Oxidation Catalysis, Irsee, Germany, 2010<br />
• X. Li, D.J. Buttrey, M.A. Barteau, Synthesis and Characterization of Single Phase M1 Mo-V-Te-Nb-O<br />
Catalysts for Selective Oxidation of Propane, Winter <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, 2010<br />
• X. Li, D.J. Buttrey, M.A. Barteau, Fluorite-derivative Bi-Mo(V, Nb)-O Catalysts in Selective Oxidation of<br />
Propylene to Acrolein, Material <strong>Research</strong> Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, 2008<br />
• X. Li, T. Wang, Y. Jin, A Novel Granulation <strong>Process</strong> for Producing Spherical Particles of a Rubber<br />
Antiozoant in a Water Cooling Tower, 5 th World Congress on Particle Technology, Orlando, 2006<br />
PATENT AND AWARDS:<br />
• 2 nd Place, Catalysis Club Philadelphia Poster Competition, Claymont, DE, 2010<br />
• S. Zhou, G. Wang, X. Li, B. Tang, Chinese Patent, CN 97231469.5, 1999<br />
• Silver medal at the 11 th National Exhibition of Inventions, Urumqi, China, 1998<br />
MEMBERSHIPS:<br />
CCP (Catalysis Club Philadelphia), AIChE, ACS, CAI (China Association of Inventions)
OBJECTIVE<br />
William W. Lonergan<br />
79 RAY ST. � NEWARK, DE 19711 � PHONE (518) 369-6857 � E-MAIL LONERGAN@UDEL.EDU<br />
I am a chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate seeking a research and development position in the chemical industry. I<br />
have a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, research experience in the areas of chromatography,<br />
spectroscopy, and physical characterization of materials, and demonstrated leadership experience.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
University of Delaware, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Newark, DE<br />
� Ph.D. Candidate, GPA: 3.85/4.0 2006 – May 2011<br />
University of Virginia, School of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing and Applied Sciences Charlottesville, VA<br />
SKILLS<br />
� B.S. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, GPA 3.8/4.0 May 2006<br />
� Minor, Materials Science and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Experimental Techniques: Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) • Transmission electron microscopy<br />
(TEM) • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) • Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) • Gas chromatography<br />
(GC) • Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy • Pulse chemisorption • Atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy •<br />
Incipient wetness impregnation • Strong Electrostatic Absorption (SEA) • Density functional theory (DFT) modeling<br />
Software: MS Office • MATLAB • IGOR • MathCAD • SigmaPlot • VisualStudio C++<br />
Languages: Conversational German<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE<br />
Thesis <strong>Research</strong>, Center for Catalytic Science and Technology, University of Delaware Newark, DE<br />
Advisors: Dr. Jingguang Chen, Dr. Dion Vlachos 2006 – present<br />
� Synthesis and characterization of supported bimetallic catalysts in an effort to identify structure-property<br />
relationships.<br />
Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong>er, University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA<br />
Advisor: Dr. Matthew Neurock 2005 – 2006<br />
� Computational modeling of methanol oxidation over transition metal alloys.<br />
Summer Intern, General Electric Schenectady, NY<br />
Low Temperature Materials Development and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Summer 2005<br />
� Characterization of fatigue specimens and braze process control.<br />
Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong>er, NSF-REU Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC<br />
Advisor: Dr. Branko Popov Summer 2004<br />
� Electrochemical characterization of non-precious metal catalysts for use in fuel cells.<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware Newark, DE<br />
� Introduction to <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Spring 2009<br />
� <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Thermodynamics I Fall 2008<br />
Graduate Student Mentor, University of Delaware, Chen <strong>Research</strong> Group Newark, DE<br />
� Responsible for training and providing guidance to new visiting scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate<br />
students on multiple experimental techniques (FTIR-batch reactor, GC-flow reactor, EXAFS, pulse chemisorption,<br />
atomic absorption, incipient wetness impregnation, strong electrostatic absorption).
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AFFILIATIONS, LEADERSHIP, HONORS, AND ACTIVITIES<br />
American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s (AIChE) • North American Catalysis Society (NACS) • 1 st Place Poster at<br />
Catalysis Society of Metropolitan New York, Spring Symposium 2010 • Graduate Fellow Award, University of Delaware<br />
(2009) • Catalysis Club of Philadelphia (arrangements chair, 2009 – 2010) • Chen <strong>Research</strong> Group Safety Officer<br />
(2009 – present) • Kokes travel award, North American Meeting of Catalysis (2009) • Colburn Club Graduate Student<br />
Organization (president, 2008 – 2009) • Tau Beta Pi <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Honor Society • Best Poster Award in the Area of<br />
Catalysis, AIChE Annual Meeting (2008) • Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer National Scholarship (2005) • AIChE<br />
Student Chapter at the University of Virginia (president, 2005 – 2006) • Dean’s List, University of Virginia (2002 – 2006)<br />
• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (2002) • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware (2010 – present) • Delaware<br />
Saengerbund (2008 – present) • Charlottesville-University Symphony Orchestra (2002 – 2005)<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
W. W. Lonergan, D. G. Vlachos, J. G. Chen (2010). “Pt/Ni as novel catalytic materials: From single crystals to supported catalysts.”<br />
In Preparation.<br />
W. W. Lonergan, R. Zheng, S. Qi, T. Z. Jones, D. G. Vlachos, J. G. Chen (2010). “Water-gas shift and low temperature 1,3-<br />
butadiene hydrogenation of �-Al2O3 and ZrO2 supported Pt/Ni bimetallic catalysts.” In Preparation.<br />
W. W. Lonergan, X. Xing, R. Zheng, S. Qi, B. Huang, J. G. Chen (2010). “Low-temperature 1,3-butadiene hydrogenation over<br />
Pt/3d/�-Al2O3 bimetallic catalysts.” Catalysis Today, In Press.<br />
W. W. Lonergan, D. G. Vlachos, J. G. Chen (2010). “Correlating extent of Pt-Ni bond formation with low-temperature<br />
hydrogenation of benzene and 1,3-butadiene over supported Pt/Ni bimetallic catalysts.” Journal of Catalysis 271: 239-250.<br />
K. A. Al-majnouni, N. D. Hould, W. W. Lonergan, D. G. Vlachos, R. F. Lobo, (2010). “High temperature decomposition of Brønsted<br />
acid sites in gallium-substituted zeolites.” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 114: 19395-19405.<br />
S. Qi, B. A. Cheney, R. Zheng, W. W. Lonergan, W. Yu, J. G. Chen (2010). “The effect of support on the low temperature<br />
hydrogenation activity of acetone over Pt/Ni bimetallic catalysts.” In Press<br />
S. Qi, W. Yu, W. W. Lonergan, B. Yang, J. G. Chen (2010). “General trends in the partial and complete hydrogenation of 1,4cyclohexadiene<br />
over Pt-Co, Pt-Ni, and Pt-Cu bimetallic catalysts.” ChemCatChem 2: 625-628.<br />
A. M. Karim, V. Prasad, G. Mpourmpakis, W. W. Lonergan, A. I. Frenkel, J. G. Chen, D. G. Vlachos (2009). “Correlating particle<br />
size and shape of supported Ru/�-Al2O3 catalysts with NH3 decomposition activity.” Journal of the American <strong>Chemical</strong><br />
Society 131: 12230-12239.<br />
S. Lu, W. W. Lonergan, Y. Zhu, Y. Xie, J. G. Chen (2009). “Support effect on the low-temperature hydrogenation of benzene over<br />
PtCo bimetallic and the corresponding monometallic catalysts.” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 91: 610-618.<br />
S. Lu, W. W. Lonergan, J. P. Bosco, S. Wang, Y. Zhu, Y. Xie, J. G. Chen (2008). “Low temperature hydrogenation of benzene and<br />
cyclohexene: A comparative study between �-Al2O3 supported PtCo and PtNi bimetallic catalysts.” Journal of Catalysis 259:<br />
260-268.<br />
ORAL PRESENTATIONS<br />
Catalysis Club of Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE, (November 18 th , 2010)<br />
AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, (November 12 th , 2010)<br />
Center for Catalytic Science and Technology Annual Review, Newark, DE, (October 8 th , 2010)<br />
New York Catalysis Society, Somerset, NJ, (September 15 th , 2010)<br />
Winter <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, (January 27 th , 2010)<br />
AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, (November 12 th , 2009).<br />
North American Catalysis Society Meeting San Francisco, CA, (June 12 th , 2009).<br />
Summer <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, (June 4 th , 2008).<br />
POSTER PRESENTATIONS (SELECTED)<br />
Catalysis Club of Philadelphia Student Poster Competition, Claymont, DE, (October 15 th , 2010).<br />
New York Catalysis Society Spring Symposium, Bethlehem, PA, (March 17 th , 2010).<br />
Awarded 1 st Place<br />
AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, (November 11 th , 2009).<br />
Center for Catalytic Science and Technology Annual Review, Newark, DE, (October 8 th , 2009).<br />
UD Dept. of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Summer <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, (June 3 rd , 2009).<br />
UD Dept. of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Winter <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, (January 28 th , 2009).<br />
AIChE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, (November 19 th , 2008).<br />
Awarded Best Poster in the Area of Catalysis
Matthew Mettler<br />
mettler@udel.edu<br />
314 Cannons Way Catalysis Center for Science and Technology<br />
Newark, DE 19713 Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation<br />
Objective:<br />
Seeking an industrial research position in the field of catalysis and reaction engineering with a projected<br />
start date of September 2012. <strong>Research</strong> interests include: engineering of thermocatlaytic processes,<br />
reactor design, kinetic model development.<br />
Education:<br />
University of Delaware<br />
Ph. D., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Summer 2012<br />
Advisor: Dion Vlachos<br />
Thesis: “Reaction Pathways and Intermediates in Millisecond Cellulose Pyrolysis”<br />
GPA: 3.7/4.0<br />
Masters, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2010<br />
Thesis: “Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for Syngas Production”<br />
University of California, Santa Barbara<br />
Bachelor of Science, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2007<br />
GPA: 3.2/4.0 (Overall)<br />
3.5/4.0 (<strong>Engineer</strong>ing)<br />
Experience:<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 2007 – Present<br />
� Development of detailed microkinetic model for the pyrolysis of cellulose<br />
� Simulation-based design of high temperature catalytic microreactors for coupling exothermic and<br />
endothermic reactions<br />
Visiting <strong>Research</strong>er, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA Summer & Fall 2010<br />
� Reactor and analytical system design for the experimental study of cellulose pyrolysis<br />
Intern, DuPont Displays, Santa Barbara, CA Summer 2006 & 2007<br />
� QA/QC: Development of methods for quantifying particulates and salts in polymer solutions<br />
� Scale-up: Design of injection and baffling systems for scaled-up batch reactors and integration of<br />
laboratory safety protocols into pilot plant standard operating procedures<br />
Intern, Kern County Water Agency, Bakersfield, CA Summer 2004<br />
� Preparation of water delivery, groundwater level and summer runoff reports<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Skills:<br />
Laboratory: Gas-Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry (GC/GCMS), Liquid-Chromatography (LC),<br />
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Reactor/Microreactor Design, Advanced GC configurations<br />
(Column Switching, Multiple Detectors, Quantification using Internal Standards)<br />
Computational: Computational Fluid Dynamics (FLUENT, GAMBIT), PFR and pseudo-2D reactor<br />
model development (MATLAB), Simulation of Detailed Catalytic Chemistries (CHEMKIN)
Matthew Mettler, page 2<br />
Affiliations, Activities & Awards:<br />
American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s 2006 – Present<br />
Gordon <strong>Research</strong> Conference (Catalysis) Travel Award, New London, NH 2010<br />
ISCRE Travel Award, Philadelphia, PA 2010<br />
Dean’s List, University of California, Santa Barbara 2007<br />
Division I Intercollegiate Athlete, UCSB Track & Field Team 2002-2006<br />
Teaching Experience:<br />
Teaching Assistant, Energy <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Spring 2009<br />
� Worked one-on-one with students for homework and exam preparation; guest lecturer<br />
Graduate Student Mentor, Vlachos <strong>Research</strong> Group<br />
� Advised new graduate and undergraduate students in computational and experimental techniques<br />
Publications:<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Vlachos, D.G.; Dauenhauer, P.J.; Revealing the Mechanism of Cellulose Pyrolysis, 2011.<br />
(In Preparation).<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Enhancing Stability in Microreactor Stacks for Syngas<br />
Production. Chem. Eng. Sci. 2010. (accepted).<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for Portable and<br />
Distributed <strong>Process</strong>ing: Coupling of Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions. Ind. Eng. Chem.<br />
Res., 49(21), 2010 pp. 10942-10955.<br />
Oral Presentations:<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Stability and Performance of Microreactor Stacks for<br />
Syngas Production, AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2010.<br />
Bijjula, K.; Vlachos, D.G.; Catalytic Ignition and Autothermal Combustion of JP-8 and Its Surrogates<br />
(presented by M.S. Mettler), 33 rd International Symposium on Combustion, Beijing, China,<br />
2010.<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for Syngas<br />
Production, International Symposium on <strong>Chemical</strong> Reaction <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Philadelphia, PA,<br />
2010.<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for Syngas<br />
Production, AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, 2009.<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for Syngas<br />
Generation from Methane. University of Delaware Summer <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE,<br />
2009.<br />
Poster Presentations (selected):<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Stability and Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for<br />
Portable Syngas Production. Catalysis Center for Science and Technology <strong>Research</strong> Review,<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 2010.<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Stability and Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for<br />
Portable Syngas Production. Gordon <strong>Research</strong> Conference – Catalysis. New London, NH, 2010.<br />
Mettler, M.S.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Vlachos, D.G.; Stability and Scale-out of Microreactor Stacks for<br />
Portable Syngas Production. New Industrial Chemistry and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing: Micro-Reactor<br />
Technologies: A Critical Tool for <strong>Process</strong> Optimization and Intensification, Gaithersburg, MD,<br />
2009.
1704 Gregory Dr.<br />
Newark, DE 19702<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Meghan J. Reilly<br />
413-626-3765<br />
mreilly@udel.edu<br />
University of Delaware Newark, DE<br />
PhD Candidate – <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Expected graduation 2011<br />
Thesis Project: Histone-mimetic conjugates as self-activating & tailorable non-viral gene delivery vehicles<br />
Advisor: Dr. Millicent O. Sullivan<br />
University of Delaware Newark, DE<br />
MChE – <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing – 3.5 GPA Graduated Aug. 2008<br />
Thesis Project: Enhancing the mechanical properties of a peptide-based hydrogel via covalent crosslinking<br />
Advisors: Dr. Joel P. Schneider (Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry) & Dr. Eric M. Furst (Dept. Chem. Engr.)<br />
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA<br />
BS – <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2005 – 3.7 GPA Graduated May 2005<br />
Commonwealth College Magna Cum Laude<br />
Thesis Project: The effect of hydrophobic drugs in Pluronic® F127 aqueous solutions: solubility, micellewater<br />
partitioning, & gelation<br />
Advisor: Dr. Surita R. Bhatia; Mentor: Dr. Praveen K. Sharma<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
Histone-mimetic conjugates as self-activating & tailorable non-viral gene delivery vehicles<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, February 2008 - Present<br />
• Nanoparticle characterization using DLS, zeta-potential, TEM, and SANS<br />
• Utilization of histone H3 tail peptides to determine the effect of native protein sequences in enhancing gene<br />
delivery via interactions with natural histone effectors<br />
• Evaluation of peptide-DNA complex stability and transfection efficiency using nuclease assays, flow<br />
cytometry, immunocytochemistry, and fluorescence imaging<br />
Enhancing the mechanical properties of a peptide-based hydrogel via covalent crosslinking<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, June 2006 - August 2008<br />
• Synthesized and purified peptides with the ability to fold and self-assemble into a fibrillar network creating a<br />
self-supporting physical hydrogel<br />
• Incorporated the chemical crosslinker, genipin, and evaluated the effect of covalent crosslinks on physical<br />
hydrogel formation by CD, oscillatory rheology, and ninhydrin assay<br />
• Completed the Rheological Measurements Short Course at the University of Minnesota<br />
• Established a theoretical transport model for the coupled diffusion and reaction of genipin in a peptide<br />
hydrogel<br />
The effect of hydrophobic drugs in Pluronic® F127 aqueous solutions<br />
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, June 2003 - May 2005<br />
• Evaluated varied formulations of Pluronic® F127 with different hydrophobic drugs or additives<br />
• Measured the solubility and micelle-water partitioning using saturation studies and UV spec analysis<br />
• Determined the effect of pharmaceuticals on the thermoreversible gelation boundaries for a range of<br />
temperatures and concentrations of Pluronic® F127
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE<br />
Genzyme Pharmaceutics, Genzyme Corp., Framingham, MA, June - August 2005<br />
Internship, Purification <strong>Process</strong> Development, Supervisor/Mentor: Dr. Eliana Clark<br />
• Evaluated stability and reformulation of lyophilized pharmaceuticals post-shipping<br />
• Studied variations to the lyophilization cycle of pharmaceuticals to be shipped<br />
• Investigated pharmaceutical solution formulations using DSC, CD, HPLC, and particle counting<br />
Transient Analysis & Setpoints Dept., Westinghouse Electric Company, Windsor, CT, June - August 2004<br />
Internship, <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Services<br />
• Analyzed anticipated operational transient events for a contracted nuclear power facility<br />
• Performed safety calculations to determine plant boundary conditions<br />
Water Pollution Control Center, City of Chicopee Dept. of Public Works, Chicopee, MA, June - August 2002<br />
Internship, Water Analysis Laboratory<br />
• Performed standard daily/weekly sewage and stormwater testing at different stages of treatment prior to<br />
discharge into local rivers<br />
• Monitored treatment steps using the biological oxygen demand (BOD5), sludge/solid removal, etc.<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
J.D. Larsen, M.J. Reilly, M.O. Sullivan, “Using the epigenetic code to promote the unpackaging and transcriptional<br />
activation of DNA polyplexes for gene delivery”, In preparation.<br />
M.J. Reilly, E.M. Furst, J.P. Schneider, “Enhancing the mechanical properties of a MAX1 hydrogel by incorporating<br />
covalent crosslinks with genipin”, In preparation.<br />
P.K. Sharma, M.J. Reilly, D.N. Jones, P.M. Robinson, S.R. Bhatia, “The effect of pharmaceuticals on the nanoscale<br />
structure of PEO-PPO-PEO micelles”, Colloids & Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 61(1): 53-60, 2008.<br />
P.K. Sharma, M.J. Reilly, S.K. Bhatia, N. Sakhitab, J.D. Archambault, S.R. Bhatia, “Effect of pharmaceuticals on the<br />
thermoreversible gelation of PEO-PPO-PEO copolymers”, Colloids & Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 63(2):229-235, 2008.<br />
AWARDS & HONORS<br />
Society for Biomaterials (SFB) Student Travel Achievement Recognition (STAR) Honorable Mention, 2010<br />
Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) Trainee Travel Award, 2010<br />
CBI Program NIH Fellowship, 2005 - 2006<br />
Tau Beta Pi National <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Honors Society, 2003<br />
Michael S. Sarli Scholarship Fund, 2003<br />
University Scholar Award, 2001 - 2005<br />
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS<br />
M.J. Reilly, M.O. Sullivan, Histone-mimetic conjugates as self-activating & tailorable non-viral gene delivery vehicles, St.<br />
Jude Children’s <strong>Research</strong> Hospital, Memphis National Graduate Student Symposium, Memphis, TN, April 2010. (Oral,<br />
poster)<br />
M.J. Reilly, M.O. Sullivan, Histone-mimetic conjugates as self-activating & tailorable non-viral gene delivery vehicles,<br />
ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2010. (Oral)<br />
M.J. Reilly, M.O. Sullivan, Histone-mimetic gold nanoparticles as self-activating & tailorable gene delivery scaffolds,<br />
AIChE National Meeting, Nashville, TN, November 2009. (Oral)<br />
M.J. Reilly, M.O. Sullivan, Histone-mimetic gold nanoparticles as self-activating & tailorable gene delivery scaffolds,<br />
American Society of Gene Therapy, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2009. (Poster)<br />
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES<br />
AIChE Student Chapter President, University of Delaware<br />
• President (2004 – 2005); respective Class Representative (2000 – 2004)<br />
Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware<br />
• Frictional Losses in Pipes & Fittings, Junior laboratory experiment<br />
Holyoke Hospital Volunteer<br />
• Assisted with patient information and outpatient services (over 200 hrs)
Michael Salciccioli<br />
micsalc@udel.edu<br />
Home Address Business Address<br />
314 Cannons Way 150 Academy Street<br />
Newark, DE 19713 Newark, DE 19716<br />
(248) 933-0235 (302) 831-8705<br />
Objective:<br />
To obtain a research position in the field of catalysis and reaction engineering utilizing skills in kinetic mechanism<br />
development and catalyst optimization and design.<br />
Education:<br />
University of Delaware – College of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Newark, DE<br />
Ph.D., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing GPA: 3.7/4.0 Projected: 2012<br />
University of Michigan – College of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Ann Arbor, MI<br />
B.S.E., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing GPA: 3.8/4.0 May 2007<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong>:<br />
University of Delaware – Center for Catalytic Science and Technology (CCST) Newark, DE<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Scientist and Ph.D. Candidate 2007-Present<br />
Advisor: Professor Dion G. Vlachos<br />
<strong>Research</strong> interests:<br />
• Developing detailed catalytic kinetic models for multiscale approaches to reactor and catalyst design<br />
• Performing quantum mechanical calculations for the purpose of obtaining thermochemical and kinetic<br />
properties of elementary catalytic reactions of interest<br />
• Advancing the methodological techniques for thermochemical property estimation and thermodynamic<br />
mapping in detailed reactions mechanisms for large and complex catalytic reaction systems<br />
• Implementing and improving methods for catalyst transferability of reaction mechanisms of oxygenates<br />
for the purpose of catalyst design and optimization<br />
• Integrating quantum mechanical calculations, detailed kinetic models, ultra-high vacuum experiments and<br />
mesoscale reactor experiments for full mechanistic understanding of surface processes<br />
Industrial <strong>Research</strong>:<br />
Whirlpool Corporation – <strong>Research</strong> and Development Benton Harbor, MI<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Intern Summer 2005<br />
• Employed in the <strong>Research</strong> and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Department as part of the Fabric and Surface Care Corporate<br />
Innovation and Technology Team<br />
• Focused on stain removal and sanitization in laundry cycles through laboratory experimentation<br />
• Tested the effect of detergent formulation on removal of stains and elimination of bacteria for new<br />
detergent distribution systems<br />
Teaching Assistantships:<br />
• Responsibilities included providing input into course structure and material, preparing and presenting<br />
lectures on selected material, assigning and grading class homework sets and class projects, holding office<br />
hours, and coordinating general class logistics such as maintaining the course website and scheduling<br />
classrooms for exams and extra lectures<br />
University of Delaware - CHEG 835: Applied <strong>Chemical</strong> Kinetics Fall 2010<br />
Course Instructors: Professor Dion Vlachos and Dr. Bertrum Diemer<br />
University of Delaware - CHEG 835: Applied <strong>Chemical</strong> Kinetics Fall 2009<br />
Course Instructors: Professor Raul Lobo and Dr. Bertrum Diemer
Michael Salciccioli<br />
micsalc@udel.edu<br />
Awards/Honors:<br />
• University of Delaware Graduate Fellowship Award, University of Delaware 2010-2011<br />
• Catalysis and Reaction <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Division Travel Award, AIChE annual meeting Nov 2010<br />
• Kokes Travel Award, 21 st North American Catalysis Society Meeting June 2009<br />
• George W. Laird Fellowship finalist, College of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware Spring 2008<br />
• Tom Carson Memorial Award, Wyle E. Groves High School June 2003<br />
Outreach/Leadership:<br />
• Volunteer math and science tutor at Greater Newark Boys and Girls Club, Newark, Delaware 2008-Present<br />
• Colburn Club Class Representative, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware 2007-2009<br />
• Omega Chi Epsilon (<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Honor Society), University of Michigan 2005-2007<br />
• Tau Beta Pi (<strong>Engineer</strong>ing Honor Society), University of Michigan 2004-2007<br />
• Student-Athlete, University of Michigan Men’s Rowing Team 2003-2007<br />
Publications:<br />
• Michael Salciccioli, Weiting Yu, Jingguang G. Chen and Dion G. Vlachos, Ethylene Glycol Thermal<br />
Decomposition Reaction Pathways on Platinum Based Catalysts, in preparation.<br />
• Ying Chen, Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Hierarchical Mechanism Development for<br />
Complex Reaction Networks of Biomass: Conversion of Glycerol to Synthesis Gas over Platinum, in<br />
preparation.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli, Ying Chen, and Dion G. Vlachos, Adsorption of ethylene glycol dehydrogenation<br />
intermediates on Pt(111): DFT derived semi-empirical methods for prediction of adsorbate stability,<br />
J. Phys. Chem. C, 2010, 114(47), 20155-20166.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli, Ying Chen, and Dion G. Vlachos, Microkinetic modeling and reduced rate<br />
expressions of ethylene hydrogenation and ethane hydrogenolysis on platinum, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.,<br />
in press.<br />
Presentations:<br />
• Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Semi-Empirical Methods for Cost Reduction in Kinetic<br />
Modeling of Catalytic Reforming of Biomass, AIChE national meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah,<br />
November 2010.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Kinetic Modeling of Catalytic Reforming of Ethylene Glycol<br />
over Pt based Catalysts, AIChE national meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 2010.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Microkinetic Modeling of Reforming of Alcohols and Polyols,<br />
AIChE national meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, November 2009.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli, Ying Chen and Dion G. Vlachos, Hydrogenation and Hydrogenolysis of Ethylene<br />
and Ethane on Platinum: A Density Functional Theory and Microkinetic Study, AIChE national<br />
meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, November 2009.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Microkinetic Modeling of Reforming of Methanol and Ethylene<br />
Glycol on Platinum, CCST <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, Delaware, October 2009.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Microkinetic Modeling of Oxygenate Thermal Decomposition<br />
and Reforming on Platinum, ACS National meeting, Division of Fuel Chemistry, Washington D.C.,<br />
August 2009.<br />
• Michael Salciccioli and Dion G. Vlachos, Microkinetic Modeling of Polyol Thermal Decomposition and<br />
Reforming on Platinum, NACS North American Meeting, San Francisco, California, June 2009.
MICHAIL STAMATAKIS<br />
University of Delaware – Colburn Lab • 150 Academy Street • Newark, DE 19716<br />
tel: (302)831-8705 • e-mail: michstam@udel.edu • http://udel.edu/~michstam/<br />
EDUCATION<br />
PhD (2009). Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> & Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, Rice University, Houston, TX.<br />
GPA: 3.96/4.00.<br />
Bachelor (2004). School of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, National Technical University of Athens, Greece<br />
GPA: 9.70/10.00. Graduated 1 st among class of 2004.<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
Post-Doctoral <strong>Research</strong> (2009 – Present). <strong>Research</strong> group of Prof. Dionisios G. Vlachos; <strong>Chemical</strong><br />
<strong>Engineer</strong>ing Department, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.<br />
• Multiscale modeling of catalytic processes for energy production from biomass.<br />
Doctoral <strong>Research</strong> (2004 – 2009). <strong>Research</strong> group of Prof. Kyriacos Zygourakis, co-advised by Dr. Nikos<br />
V. Mantzaris; Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.<br />
• Stochasticity and Cell Population Heterogeneity in an Artificial lac Operon Genetic Network.<br />
COMPUTER SKILLS<br />
Programming Languages: FORTRAN, Visual Basic, HTML, PHP, SQL, Javascript.<br />
Scientific Computing: Matlab, Simulink, COMSOL, Mathcad, Mathematica, Phoenics.<br />
LABORATORY SKILLS<br />
Microbiology: Bacterial culture; E. coli transformation; Flow Cytometry.<br />
Molecular Biology: RNA, DNA, Protein Extraction; Cloning.<br />
MODELING EXPERTISE<br />
Deterministic: Ordinary/Partial Differential Equations, Bifurcation Analysis, Population Balances.<br />
Stochastic: Stochastic Differential Equations, Kinetic Monte Carlo Techniques.<br />
Model Reduction: Singular Perturbation Techniques.<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Stamatakis, M., and D. G. Vlachos. “A Novel Graph-Theoretical Monte Carlo Framework for on-Lattice<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> Kinetics”. In preparation.<br />
Mpourmpakis, G., Stamatakis, M., Herrmann, S., Vlachos, D. G., and A. N. Andriotis. “Bridging the<br />
Materials Gap in Theoretical Catalysis”. Under review.<br />
Stamatakis, M. and D. G. Vlachos. “Singular Perturbation Analysis of Lattice-Based Stochastic <strong>Chemical</strong><br />
Kinetics and Reduction to Well-Mixed Models”. Under review.<br />
Hangyao, W., Stamatakis, M., Hansgen, D., Caratzoulas, S., and D. Vlachos. “Understanding Mixing of Ni<br />
and Pt in the Ni/Pt(111) Bimetallic Catalyst via Molecular Simulation and Experiments”. Journal of<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> Physics 133. In press.<br />
Collins, S., Stamatakis, M. and D. G. Vlachos (2010). “Adaptive coarse-grained Monte Carlo simulation of<br />
reaction and diffusion dynamics in heterogeneous plasma membranes”. BMC Bioinformatics 11:218.<br />
Stamatakis, M., Adams, R. and G. Balázsi. “A Common Repressor Pool Results in Indeterminacy of<br />
Extrinsic Noise”. In preparation.<br />
Stamatakis, M. and K. Zygourakis. “Deterministic and Stochastic Population Level Simulations of an<br />
Artificial lac Operon Genetic Network”. Under review.<br />
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Stamatakis, M. and K. Zygourakis (2010). “A Mathematical and Computational Approach for Integrating<br />
the Major Sources of Cell Population Heterogeneity”. Journal of Theoretical Biology 266(1): 41 – 61.<br />
Stamatakis, M. (2010). “Cell Population Balance, Ensemble and Continuum Modeling Frameworks:<br />
Conditional Equivalence and Hybrid Approaches”. <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Science 65(2): 1008 – 1015.<br />
Stamatakis, M. and N. V. Mantzaris (2010). “Intrinsic Noise and Division Cycle Effects on an Abstract<br />
Biological Oscillator”. Chaos 20: 033118.<br />
Stamatakis, M. and N. V. Mantzaris (2009). “Comparison of Deterministic and Stochastic Models of the<br />
lac Operon Genetic Network”. Biophysical Journal 96(3): 887 – 906.<br />
Stamatakis, M. and N. V. Mantzaris (2007). “Astrocyte Signaling in the Presence of Spatial<br />
Inhomogeneities”. Chaos 17: 033123.<br />
Stamatakis, M. and N. V. Mantzaris (2006). “Modeling of ATP-Mediated Signal Transduction and Wave<br />
Propagation in Astrocytic Cellular Networks”. Journal of Theoretical Biology 241(3): 649 – 668.<br />
SELECTED HONORS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS<br />
2010 Registration support award by the committee chair of the Gordon <strong>Research</strong> Conference in<br />
Catalysis Prof. Abhaya K. Datye.<br />
2009 Second prize in the Poster Competition of the Computational <strong>Engineer</strong>ing & Science – High<br />
Performance Computing Workshop held in Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, Oct 5 – 6.<br />
2008 Scholarship from the Hellenic Professional Society of Texas for excellent scholastic performance<br />
during the studies in the <strong>Chemical</strong> & Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Department of Rice University.<br />
2007 One-year sponsored membership in AAAS/Science nominated by the Dean of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Sallie<br />
Keller-McNulty in the context of the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science.<br />
2007 Kobayashi Fellowship Award by the <strong>Chemical</strong> & Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Department of Rice<br />
University for the best thesis proposal for the academic year 2006 – 2007.<br />
2005 Award by the NTUA President Prof. Andreas Andreopoulos, for graduating 1 st from the School of<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing of the NTUA among the class of 2004.<br />
SERVICE – PROFESSIONAL<br />
Reviewer for Professional Journals<br />
Biofabrication<br />
Biophysical Journal<br />
BMC Bioinformatics<br />
Physical Review Letters<br />
Journal of Mathematical Biology<br />
Professional Affiliations<br />
2009 – Present Member of the Biophysical Society.<br />
2007 – Present Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).<br />
2004 – Present Member of the American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (AIChE).<br />
SERVICE – UNIVERSITY<br />
2007 – 2009 Member of the executive committee of BCM-Rice Consulting and Entrepreneurial<br />
Corps.<br />
2004 – 2008 President (Fall 04 – Summer 07) and Treasurer (Fall 07 – Summer 08) of the Aegean<br />
Club, the Hellenic Student Club of Rice University.<br />
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY<br />
Greek: native; English: fluent; German, French: basic.<br />
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MAËVA TUREAU<br />
624 Christina Mill Drive, Newark, DE 19711<br />
Office: (302) 831-6636 - Cell phone: (215) 527-6560<br />
E-mail: maevat@udel.edu - Website: http://www.che.udel.edu/research_groups/epps/<br />
OBJECTIVE<br />
Seeking a cross-disciplinary and application-driven position in the chemical engineering and/or material science and<br />
engineering field(s) with strong involvement at the interface between technology and customers<br />
EDUCATION<br />
August 2006 – Summer 2011 (anticipated completion)<br />
Ph.D. Candidate in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing - University of Delaware, Newark, DE (GPA: 3.58/4.00)<br />
Dissertation: Functionalizable nanoporous membranes for selective capture and release of metabolites using triblock<br />
copolymer networks<br />
Advisor: Thomas H. Epps, III<br />
August 2003 - May 2006<br />
B. S. in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA (GPA: 3.75/4.00)<br />
Area of concentration: green engineering<br />
August 2001 – May 2003<br />
European Study Abroad (freshman & sophomore years) – Euro-American Institute of Technology, Sophia Antipolis, France<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE<br />
September – December 2010<br />
PhD Intern at Air Products and <strong>Chemical</strong>s, Inc - Polymer & Organic Chemistry Technology Center - Global Technology<br />
Centers, Allentown, PA<br />
Synthesize, characterize, and evaluate the performance of novel polyimide polymers for gas separation membranes<br />
December 2006 - present<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant - University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
- Set-up new synthesis-labs and experimental equipment in research group<br />
- Synthesize triblock copolymer network structures with tailored chemical and mechanical properties<br />
- Characterize block copolymer microstructures using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), transmission electron<br />
microscopy (TEM) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)<br />
- Generate nanoporous polymer templates using block-selective UV-etching technique<br />
- Optimize the poly(isoprene) hydrogenation of poly(isoprene)-containing triblock copolymers<br />
Fall 2005<br />
Undergraduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA<br />
Protein analysis of wastewater treatment upon exposure to cadmium, 2,4-dinitrophenol (NER), and N-ethyl-maleimide<br />
(DNP)<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
17-23 May 2009<br />
Chair, 3 rd I2CAM-FAPERJ Soft Condensed Matter Physics School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<br />
Lecture sessions: Phase transitions far from equilibrium, fundamental interactions, elasticity & flow<br />
Spring 2009<br />
Teaching Assistant, Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Laboratory Class - University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
- Selected and purchased lab materials and insured the well-functioning of various pieces of equipment<br />
- Supervised and coordinated groups of students in the laboratory, in an efficient and safe manner
- Held one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, and office hours<br />
- Graded in-lab experiment and written lab reports<br />
- Revised laboratory instructions and maintained class website<br />
Spring 2008 - Present<br />
Group <strong>Research</strong> Mentoring - University of Delaware, Newark, DE<br />
- Provided assistance and advices to new group members<br />
- Trained new graduate students on polymerization and characterization techniques<br />
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS<br />
Computational Skills<br />
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Matlab; Aspen Plus; Minitab<br />
Languages<br />
French (native), English (bilingual), Italian (solid competence), Spanish (basic knowledge)<br />
HONORS<br />
2010 Pigford Teaching Assistant Award<br />
2009-2010 Air Products Graduate Fellowship<br />
May 2009 Travel Award funded by ICAM, FAPERJ, and CAPES (Soft Condensed Matter Physics School, Brazil)<br />
2004-2006 Virginia Tech Dean’s list with distinction (Blacksburg, VA)<br />
2003 Distinguished Honor Student, EAI Tech (Sophia Antipolis, France)<br />
2002-2003 Full-Year EAI Tech Outstanding Scholarship (Sophia Antipolis, France)<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Disorder-to-Network Phase Transformations via Triblock-Homopolymer<br />
Blending” (in preparation)<br />
M. S. Tureau, L. Rong, B. Hsiao, T. H. Epps, III “Phase Behavior of Neat Triblock Copolymers and<br />
Copolymer/Homopolymer Blends Near Network Phase Windows” Macromolecules, 43, 9039-9048, 2010<br />
N. Singh, M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Manipulating Ordering Transitions in Interfacially Modified Block Copolymers” Soft<br />
Matter, 5(23), 4757-4762, 2009<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Nanoscale Networks in Poly(isoprene-b-styrene-b-methyl methacrylate) Triblock Copolymers”<br />
Macromol. Rapid. Commun., 30(20), 1751-1755, 2009<br />
K. E. Roskov, T. H. Epps, III, B. C. Berry, S. D. Hudson, M. S. Tureau, M. J. Fasolka “Preparation of Combinational Arrays of<br />
Polymer Thin Films for Transmission Electron Microscopy Analysis” J. Comb. Chem., 10(6), 966-973, 2008<br />
ORAL PRESENTATIONS<br />
M. S. Tureau, L. Rong, B. Hsiao, T. H. Epps, III, “Nanoscale networks in Poly(isoprene-b-styrene-b-methyl methacrylate)<br />
[ISM] Triblock Copolymers and Associated ISM-homopolymer Blends Toward the Creation of Functionalized Nanoporous<br />
Membranes”, 2010 APS March Meeting, Portland, OR, March 15-19, 2010<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Network Phase Behavior of ABC Triblock Copolymer-Homopolymer Blends for Nanoporous<br />
Membranes”, Winter <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, January 27, 2010<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Active Nanostructured Capture Devices for Metabolites Using Triblock Copolymer Networks”,<br />
2008 Summer <strong>Research</strong> Review, Newark, DE, June 4, 2008<br />
POSTERS<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Network Phase Behavior of ABC Triblock Copolymer-Homopolymer Blends for Nanoporous<br />
Membranes”, 2009 3 rd I2CAM-FAPERJ Soft Condensed Matter Physics School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 17-23, 2009<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Network Phase Behavior of ABC Triblock Copolymer-Homopolymer Blends for Nanoporous<br />
Membranes”, 2009 APS March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, March 16-20, 2009<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Network Phase Behavior of ABC Triblock Copolymer-Homopolymer Blends for Nanoporous<br />
Membranes”, 2009 Winter <strong>Research</strong> Overview, Newark, DE, January 29, 2009<br />
M. S. Tureau, T. H. Epps, III “Active Nanostructured Capture Devices for Metabolites Using Triblock Copolymer Networks”,<br />
2007 EPSCoR Fall <strong>Research</strong> Forum, Delaware Biological Institute, Newark, DE, November 30, 2007
Carissa L. Young<br />
150 Academy Street ♦ Newark, DE 19716 1012 Stone Gate Blvd ♦ Elkton, MD 21921<br />
Email: clyoung@udel.edu Email: cyoung.che02@gtalumni.org<br />
Phone: (302) 831-6697 Phone: (302) 379-5048<br />
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE Newark, DE<br />
PhD candidate, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing GPA: 3.6/4.0<br />
Advisor: Anne S. Robinson Expected Graduation Date: May 2011<br />
Thesis: Systematic Analysis of Cellular and Endoplasmic Reticulum Quality Control in S. cerevisiae<br />
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Atlanta, GA<br />
Bachelor of Science in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing GPA: 3.6/4.0<br />
Graduated Highest Honors, Cooperative Seal August 2002<br />
University of Georgia Athens, GA<br />
Emphasis in Marketing as a Transient Student GPA: 3.6/4.0<br />
Study Abroad Verona, Italy Summer 2001<br />
FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS, & AWARDS (Selected)<br />
2009-2010 International Conference on Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (ICBE) Student Travel Award, Fall 2010; Institutional Development Award<br />
(IDeA) Student Travel Award, NIH, NCRR 3 rd Biennial National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical <strong>Research</strong> Excellence (NISBRE), Spring 2010;<br />
Bessie B. Collins Award, Office of Women’s Affairs, University of Delaware, Spring 2010; AIChE Women Initiatives Committee (WIC)<br />
Student Travel Award, November 2009; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Educational Advancement Foundation Fellowship, Fall 2009;<br />
Biophysical Society Student Travel Award Spring 2009<br />
2004-2008 National Science Foundation IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education & <strong>Research</strong> Traineeship) Fellowship, Biotechnology emphasis;<br />
Teaching Fellowship of the Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing, University of Delaware (2007-2008)<br />
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & GRANTS<br />
▪ Addgene Innovation Awards Program – Recombinant DNA Technology Award, lab grant in the amount of $5,000; C. L. Young, Z.<br />
T. Britton, and A. S. Robinson (October 2010).<br />
▪ INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical <strong>Research</strong> Excellence) supported by NIH – NCRR and State of Delaware, Core Fee Waiver in<br />
the amount of $4,500 Mechanisms of Heterologous GPCR/Chimera Trafficking and Localization in S. cerevisiae Confirmed by<br />
Improved Spatiotemporal Resolution Z. T. Britton, C. L. Young, A. S. Robinson, and K. Czymmek. (April - October 2010).<br />
▪ INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical <strong>Research</strong> Excellence) supported by NIH – NCRR and State of Delaware, Core Fee Waiver in<br />
the amount of $4,000. Elucidating Cellular Quality Control Mechanisms by Improve Spatiotemporal Resolution, C. L. Young, A. S.<br />
Robinson, and K. Czymmek. (September 2009 – February 2010).<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
Graduate <strong>Research</strong> Assistant August 2005 – Present<br />
▪ Developed in vivo systems to analyze protein localization effects, dynamics, and organelle morphology due to cell stress by confocal<br />
microscopy live-cell imaging techniques and established independent collaborations with Delaware Biotechnology Institute Bio-<br />
Imaging Center in order to perform high-resolution techniques (Correlative Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM),<br />
Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Microscopy)<br />
▪ Determined trafficking mechanisms and cellular quality control effects of heterologous protein expression (single-chain antibody<br />
fragment (scFv) 4-4-20 and G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)) in S. cerevisiae<br />
▪ Examined the kinetics of molecular chaperone and co-chaperone interactions of S. cerevisiae by optimizing in vitro protein<br />
expression and purification techniques (His and Strep tags) and implementation of Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)<br />
Experimental Techniques: molecular engineering, protein expression, recombinant protein expression, quantitative-PCR, protein purification,<br />
confocal microscopy & imaging techniques, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation (IP) & co-IP, 35 S radioactive pulse-chase experiments,<br />
ITC<br />
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE<br />
McNeil Specialty Products Company January 1999 – August 2001<br />
subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Athens, GA and McIntosh, AL<br />
<strong>Process</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>/Project Team Member/Start-up <strong>Engineer</strong> co-operative student – Participated in a joint venture<br />
between two new biotech firms/processes, including bench-to-pilot scale development. Designed and assembled small-scaled<br />
experiments to confirm design of process. Completed PFD, P&IDs, loop sheets, equipment layouts, commissioning, validation, and<br />
related documentation pertaining to start-up procedures. As a member of a five-person team building a Fructose Oligosaccharide plant,<br />
my experience included Request for Quotes (RFQs), contract awards, bid reviews, equipment/instrument control specifications, and<br />
purchases. Responsible for all process documents for an on-time/on-budget construction of a skid-mounted design assembled at the<br />
fabrication site. Worked with Project Manager to produce commissioning documentation for modular equipment at the fabrication site<br />
in addition to process validation documentation at the production facility. Maintained As-Built Drawings during relocation and start-up.<br />
This project required the coordination of two engineering firms and six construction companies. During the start-up of a $200 million<br />
plant in McIntosh, AL, I was responsible for specific trouble-shooting aspects of selective instrumentation and equipment.<br />
Carissa L. Young
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
University of Delaware January – May 2008<br />
Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Newark, DE<br />
Teaching Fellow for course – CHEG604 Probability and Statistics: Problem Solving for <strong>Engineer</strong>s and Scientists<br />
Instructor: Babatunde Ogunnaike, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
University of Delaware September – December 2007<br />
College of <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Newark, DE<br />
Teaching Assistant for course – EGGG101 Introduction to <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Instructors: Michael Chajes, Department of Civil and Environmental <strong>Engineer</strong>ing; Mark Barteau, Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
University of Delaware September – December 2006<br />
Department of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Newark, DE<br />
Teaching Assistant for course – CHEG667 Cellular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
Instructor: Professor Daniel Hammer, Chairman, Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania<br />
Georgia Military College March 2004 – August 2004<br />
Adjunct Faculty Milledgeville, GA<br />
Professor of College Algebra I and II - Taught evening courses to both traditional and non-traditional students. Developed all course<br />
materials including lectures, presentations, homework assignments, and exams.<br />
Jones County Board of Education January 2004 – May 2004<br />
Jones County High School Gray, GA<br />
Educator - Taught biology and chemistry classes at both college preparatory and technical curriculum levels to more than 150 students.<br />
Learning Support Services September 2002 – August 2004<br />
Milledgeville, GA<br />
Educator - Tutored and mentored both traditional and non-traditional students in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics.<br />
PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (Selected)<br />
1. C. L. Young, A. S. Robinson Single-cell Analysis of Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Elucidating Quality Control Mechanisms of the<br />
Secretory Pathway, 2011 (in preparation).<br />
2. C. L. Young, L. C. Schmiedel, D. Raden, A. S. Robinson Spatiotemporal Resolution of Protein Distribution at the Sub-Organelle<br />
Level in S. cerevisiae during Cell Division, 2011 (in preparation).<br />
3. C. L. Young, D. Raden, A. S. Robinson Designed Cassettes for Systematic Tagging of Organelles in S. cerevisiae, 2010<br />
(submitted).<br />
4. T. Yuraszeck † , C. Young † , P. Xu, C. A. Gelmi, F. J. Doyle III, A. S. Robinson Novel down-regulation pathways in UPR from S.<br />
cerevisiae provide evidence of a complex regulatory response to ER stress, 2010 (submitted) † co-authorship.<br />
5. M. Griesemer, C. Young, F. Doyle, III, A. Robinson, L. Petzold Spatial Localization of Chaperone Distribution in the<br />
Endoplasmic Reticulum of Yeast, 2010 (submitted).<br />
6. C. Young, T. Yuraszeck, A. Robinson, Chapter 14: Decreased secretion and unfolded protein response up-regulation, Methods in<br />
Enzymology: Unfolded Protein Response and Cellular Stress, Part C, Academic Press (Elsevier), 2011 (in press).<br />
7. Zachary Britton, Carissa Young, Özge Can, Patrick McNeely, Andrea Naranjo, Anne S. Robinson Membrane protein expression<br />
in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Production of Membrane Proteins: Strategies for Expression and Isolation, AS Robinson,<br />
Ed., Wiley-VCH, 2011 (in press).<br />
8. M. B. Griesemer, C. L. Young, D. Raden, F. J. Doyle III, A. S. Robinson, and L. R. Petzold. Modeling the impact of spatial<br />
localization of protein function in the endoplasmic reticulum of yeast. In FOSBE 2009 Conference Proceedings, 2009.<br />
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS (Selected)<br />
1. 3 rd International Conference on Biomolecular <strong>Engineer</strong>ing (ICBE), San Francisco, CA Single-cell analysis of Cellular and<br />
Endoplasmic Reticulum Quality Control (ERQC) in S. cerevisiae. Carissa L. Young, Zachary T. Britton, Theresa<br />
Yuraszeck, Kirk Czymmek, Francis J. Doyle, III, Anne S. Robinson (Presentation) January 2011. *Selected as a featured<br />
presentation in the Biophysical and Microscale Analyses of Molecular and Cellular Function session.<br />
2. NIH, NCRR 3 rd Biennial National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical <strong>Research</strong> Excellence (NISBRE), Bethesda, MD Single-cell<br />
analysis of Endoplasmic Reticulum Quality Control (ERQC) in S. cerevisiae. Carissa L. Young, Theresa Yuraszeck, Kirk<br />
Czymmek, Francis J. Doyle, III, Anne S. Robinson (Poster) June 2010. **Selected as a highlighted poster in the Bioengineering<br />
and Biotechnology Scientific session<br />
3. AIChE National Meeting, Nashville, TN. Evaluating Organelle Dynamics & Protein Interactions in the Endoplasmic<br />
Reticulum of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Carissa L. Young, Lindsay C. Schmiedel, Anne S. Robinson (Presentation)<br />
November 2009.<br />
4. 238 th ACS National Meeting, Washington, D.C. Single-cell analysis of Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Elucidating quality control<br />
mechanisms of the secretory pathway Carissa L. Young, Carly J. Fleagle, Zachary T. Britton, Anne S. Robinson<br />
(Presentation) August 2009 ***Selected as Best of BIOT Webinars<br />
Carissa L. Young
WEN-SHIUE (OWEN) YOUNG<br />
150 Academy street, Newark, DE 19711<br />
(302) 831-6636; wyoung@udel.edu<br />
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION<br />
<strong>Chemical</strong> engineer with strong research experience using scattering techniques, electron<br />
microscopy, and AC impedance analysis to characterize and apply block copolymer as electrolyte<br />
membranes for rechargeable batteries and fuel cells, with an extensive understanding of<br />
engineering fundamentals and proven team experience.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 2007-present<br />
� Ph.D. Candidate, <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
� Dissertation topic: “Ion-conductivities in Multi-component Polymer Electrolyte Membranes”<br />
� Advisor: Dr. Thomas H. Epps, III<br />
� Cumulative GPA: 3.67/4.00<br />
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2006-2007<br />
� Ph.D. program, <strong>Chemical</strong> and Biological <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
� Advisor: Dr. Mark T. Swihart<br />
� Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.00 (transfer due to family situation)<br />
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 2002-2004<br />
� M.S., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
� Thesis topic: “Synthesis of Silicon Oxide Nanowires with Copper as Catalyst”<br />
� Advisor: Dr. Nae-Lih Wu<br />
� Cumulative GPA: 3.78/4.00<br />
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 1998-2002<br />
� B.S., <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing<br />
� Cumulative GPA: 3.51/4.00<br />
SKILLS<br />
� Polymer synthesis: Sequential anionic polymerization<br />
� Polymer characterization: Gel permeation chromatography (GPC); Nuclear magnetic resonance<br />
spectroscopy (NMR); Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); Matrix-assisted laser<br />
desorption/ionization (MALDI-TOF)<br />
� Morphology characterization: Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS); X-ray diffraction (XRD);<br />
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)<br />
� Electrochemical analysis: Cyclic voltammetry (CV); AC impedance<br />
� Programming: Matlab, Visual Basic for applications (VBA Excel)<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, University of Delaware 2007-Present<br />
� Synthesized block copolymers via anionic polymerization techniques<br />
� Characterized nanostructures of block copolymers using small-angle X-ray scattering and<br />
transmission electron microscopy<br />
� Measured ionic conductivities of electrolyte membranes using AC impedance<br />
� Developed simultaneous SAXS/conductivity apparatus<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, National Taiwan University 2000-2004<br />
� Developed and analyzed anode materials of lithium-ion batteries, such as Cu6Sn5 and coppercoated<br />
silicon<br />
� Generated silicon oxide nanowires using copper catalysts
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Senior <strong>Engineer</strong> AU Optronics Coporation, Taichung, Taiwan 2004-2006<br />
� Enhanced plant’s product yield by modifying liquid crystal preparation process<br />
� Successfully executed the start-up of liquid crystal dispensing process, high-tech process for<br />
manufacturing large-size liquid crystal displays<br />
� Designed and taught operator training courses<br />
Accomplishment<br />
� Secured a 10% price down of liquid crystal from Merck Display Technologies (MDT) Ltd. by<br />
proving the impurity existence in the liquid crystal<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
� Young, W., Schantz, A.B., Epps, T.H., III, “Ionic Conductivity of PEO Containing Block<br />
Copolymers with Mixed-salts Doping”, in preparation<br />
� Young, W. and Epps, T.H., III, “Morphology Effect on the Ionic Conductivity of PEO<br />
Containing Block Copolymers”, in preparation<br />
� Roy, R., Park, J.K., Young, W., Mastroianni, S.E., Tureau, M.S., and Epps, T.H., III, “Double-<br />
Gyroid Network Morphology in Tapered Diblock Copolymers”, Macromolecules, submitted.<br />
� Young, W. and Epps, T.H., III, “Salt Doping in PEO-Containing Block Copolymers:<br />
Counterion and Concentration Effects”, Macromolecules, 2009, 42(7), 2672-2678<br />
� Young, W., Brigandi, P.J., Epps, T.H., III, “Crystallization-Induced Lamellar-to-Lamellar<br />
Thermal Transition in Salt-Containing Block Copolymer Electrolytes”, Macromolecules, 2008,<br />
41(17), 6276-6279<br />
� Liu, W., Guo Z., Young, W., Shieh, D., Wu, H., Yang, M., Wu, N., “Effect of electrode<br />
structure on performance of Si anode in Li-ion batteries: Si particle size and conductive<br />
additive”, Journal of Power Sources, 2005, 140(1), 139-144<br />
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS<br />
� Young, W. and Epps, T.H., III, “Morphology Effect on the Ionic Conductivity of PEO<br />
Containing Block Copolymers” APS 2010 March Meeting, Portland, OR, March 2010. (Oral)<br />
� Young, W. and Epps, T.H., III, “Salt Doping in PEO-Containing Block Copolymers:<br />
Counterion and Concentration Effects” APS 2009 March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2009.<br />
(Oral)<br />
� Epps, T.H., III and Young, W., “Lithium Salt Doping in PEO Containing Block Copolymers:<br />
Counterion and Concentration Effects” 237 th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT,<br />
March 2009. (Oral)<br />
� Young, W. and Epps, T.H., III, “Microstructure Transitions of Salt-doped PS-b-PEO<br />
Copolymer”, 100 th AICHE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 2008. (Poster)<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware<br />
� Introduction to Polymer Science and <strong>Engineer</strong>ing 2008<br />
� <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>ing Thermodynamics II 2009<br />
Teaching Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo<br />
� Material Science and Corrosion 2006<br />
Mentored research projects of two undergraduate students 2008, 2010<br />
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS<br />
� American Institute of <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong>s 2008 to Present<br />
� American Physical Society 2008 to Present