Resume

• 2008

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Frank DiSalvo Group

  Inorganic Chemistry

  EMC2

  Nanodays Outreach

  Cornell University

• 3.76

  English

  Bachelor's Degree

  Graduated w/ Department Honors

  Chemistry

  University of La Verne

• Spectroscopy

  Characterization

  Fused Glass

  Lithium Batteries

  Nanomaterials

  University Teaching

  Renewable Energy

  Solid State Characterization

  Nanotechnology

  Solid State

  Analytical Chemistry

  Materials Science

  Catalyst

  Organic Synthesis

  Inorganic Synthesis

  XRD

  Glove Box

  Electrochemistry

  Inorganic Materials

  Electrodeposition

  High purity lithium metal films with specific properties

  High purity lithium and associated products are provided. In a general embodiment

  the present disclosure provides a lithium metal product in which the lithium metal is obtained using a selective lithium ion conducting layer. The selective lithium ion conducting layer includes an active metal ion conducting glass or glass ceramic that conducts only lithium ions. The present lithium metal products produced using a selective lithium ion conducting layer advantageously provide for improved lithium purity when compared to commercial lithium metal. Pursuant to the present disclosure

  lithium metal having a purity of at least 99.96 weight percent on a metals basis can be obtained.\nCompounds of lithium and battery components are amongst other products/processes claimed.

  High purity lithium metal films with specific properties

  Ryo H. Wakabayashi

  Francis J. DiSalvo

  Synthesis of Carbon Supported Ordered Tetragonal Pseudo-Ternary Pt2M'M\" (M = Fe

  Co

  Ni) Nanoparticles and Their Activity for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

  Minh

  Nguyen

  Claremont McKenna College

  University of La Verne

  Cornell University

  Triton Systems

  Inc.

  Harvey Mudd College

  Research Foundation of The City University of New York

  Greater Boston Area

  Project Scientist

  Triton Systems

  Inc.

  Greater New York City Area

  Research Associate at City College of New York for Alpha-En Corporation

  a startup company\nalpha-En Corporation developed a proprietary

  patent pending room temperature process to produce high purity lithium metal for use in batteries. \n• Worked in a fast-paced startup environment to execute the company’s research plan: Produce low-cost

  ultrapure lithium metal products – from concept to commercialization\n• Built prototype from initial patent and verified the production of Li metal\n• Worked with vendor to create a customized glovebox to house the 2nd generation prototype; personally installed glovebox (saved the company 3k)\n• Created new areas of research that resulted in an expanded business portfolio for the\ncompany\n• Ordered and installed new instruments

  equipment

  and consumables which expanded\nthe company’s research capabilities – allowed the fabrication and analysis of lithium\nmetal batteries using our materials\n• Established new procedures to assemble and test new lithium metal battery prototypes\n• Established UNDOT validated procedures

  allowing the company to package/ship lithium\nmetal (class 4.3 hazardous material) in accordance to Federal Regulation 49 CFR 173.13\n• Searched scientific literature/patents relevant to the project on a daily basis to stay\ncurrent on academic/industry trends\n• Drafted initial disclosures in patent application for new inventions/discoveries\n• Developed and implemented manufacturing/testing SOPs of Lithium films and Lithium\nbatteries\n• Assisted marketing and sales personnel in new product introduction and provided initial\ntechnical support for new products

  Research Associate

  Research Foundation of The City University of New York

  Worked in the Frank DiSalvo group. Designed

  synthesized

  and characterized catalytic nanomaterials for fuel cell applications.\n• Developed a novel method of synthesizing 5-10 nm heterogeneous nanocrystal with tunable electronic properties for applications as catalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells\n• Synthesized and characterized (XRD

  SEM

  TEM

  EDX

  XPS) new inorganic nanomaterials using solid-state techniques and principals\n• Determine the catalytic properties of new materials (activity of oxygen reduction reaction) – identified relationship between material composition/morphology and catalytic activity\n• Presented scientific research during monthly meetings and at various conferences and symposiums\n• Interviewed and trained a team of four undergraduate research students -- Responsible for designing and supervising their own individual project while teaching proper handling of hazardous and air-sensitive chemicals

  implementing advanced synthetic procedures

  and operating various instruments to aid in the research and development of new nanomaterials

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Ithaca

  New York Area

  Cornell University

  Claremont California

  Design and synthesis of amino alcohol ligands with tunable steric and electronic properties in order to develop better organometallic catalysts for interesting organic transformations.

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Harvey Mudd College

  La Verne

  California

  CHEM 311 - Organic Chemistry I (Fall 2013

  5 Credit Hours)\nCHEM 311L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (Fall 2013

  4 Sections weekly)\nCHEM 230 - Analytical Chemistry I (Fall 2013

  5 Credit Hours)\nCHEM 230L - Analytical Chemistry I Lab (Fall 2013

  1 Section weekly)\n\nCHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II (Spring 2013

  5 Credit Hours)\nCHEM 312L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (Spring 2013

  4 Sections weekly)\nCHEM 430 - Analytical Chemistry II (Spring 2014

  5 Credit Hours)\nCHEM 430L - Analytical Chemistry Lab (Spring 2014

  1 Section Weekly)\n

  Visiting Professor of Chemistry

  University of La Verne

  Claremont California

  CHEM 128 KS - Inorganic Chemistry (Fall 2014

  3 Credit Hours)\nDesigned a comprehensive survey course for upper level undergraduate chemistry majors to introduce fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Concentration on surface interactions of materials via the visualization of atomic structures

  molecular orbitals

  chemical bonding

  molecular symmetry utilizing the basics of quantum chemistry. \n\nCHEM 014L KS - Basic Principles of Chemistry Laboratory (Fall 2014

  4 Sections)\nTaught 4 introductory chemistry labs with roughly 20 students each. Focused on proper laboratory safety

  handling of dangerous chemicals

  proper lab etiquette

  and bridging the gap between real world phenomena and textbook science.\n\nCHEM 015 KS - Basic Principles of Chemistry (Spring 2015

  4 Credit Hours)\nThe second semester of a year-long study of the structure of matter and the principles of chemical reactions. Topics covered include free energy

  equilibrium

  kinetics

  electrochemistry

  acid-base chemistry

  and descriptive chemistry.\n\nCHEM 015L - Basic Principles of Chemistry Lab (Spring 2015

  3 Sections)

  Visiting Professor of Chemistry

  Claremont McKenna College