Resume

• Materials Science

  Spectroscopy

  Organic Synthesis

  Research

  Nanotechnology

  Organic Chemistry

  Fluorescence

  AFM

  Characterization

  Instruction

  Polymers

  Polymer Science

  University Teaching

  NMR

  Sensors

  Chemistry

  UV/Vis Spectroscopy

  Nanoparticles

  UV/Vis

  Osborn III

  Osborn III

  University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Michigan State University

  MSU Innovation Center

  Dearborn

  MI

  LEO Lecturer II

  University of Michigan-Dearborn

  East Lansing

  MI

  Independent Contractor

  MSU Innovation Center

  Dearborn

  MI

  LEO Lecturer I

  University of Michigan-Dearborn

  East Lansing

  MI

  Graduate Assistant

  Michigan State University

  German

  English

  Phi Eta Sigma

  Sigma Chi

  American Chemical Society

  Residence Hall Association

  B.S.

  I developed bis-azo monomers for use in azo-aromatic polyethers with Dr. Dillip Mohanty and became interested in materials science and polymers. In particular

  I became interested in the interaction of polymers and light. I synthesized monomers that could be incorporated into a polyether via condensation polymerization. I tested the relationship between polymer viscosity and light induced cis-trans isomerization. I was also allowed to take a graduate level course in polymer science and that really got my intellectual juices flowing. I worked a lot to pay for school

  had too much fun

  and ultimately decided to go to graduate school (I had no intention of doing that when I started). Dr. Philip Squattrito and Dr. Dillip Mohanty suggested graduate school and I am happy that I listened.

  Chemistry

  American Chemical Society and Nature Concervancy

  Ohio Old Oakes Restoration Project

  M.S.

  I developed blue light-emitting organic polymers for display applications. The polymer consisted of alternating modified stilbene and terphenyl units. Alkyl chains of various lengths were incorporated in the stilbene to improve solubility and cause twisting of stilbene phenyl rings. The twisted phenyl rings shortened the effective conjugation length

  gave an improved blue color

  and eliminated twisted intermolecular charge transfer. The polymers had a relativly high fluorescence quantum yield.

  American Chemical Society

  Materials Research Society

  Sigma Xi

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.\n\nVolunteer Activities: Sensing Our World Science Camp

  Science Day at the Mall

  Science Olympiad

  Chemistry Day at Impression 5 Museum

  ACS project SEED

  High School Honors Science/Mathematics/Engineering Program

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)