
Ph.D Candidate at Drexel University
Greater Philadelphia Area

Ph.D Candidate at Drexel University
Greater Philadelphia Area
Chemical specialist with broad experience in optical and mechanical polymeric systems. Looking to integrate his technical expertise into technology commercialization or policy making.
Electro-optic Thin Films
Organic Solar Cells
Marine Coatings
Metallic Adhesives
Industrial Chemical Process Design
Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
• Full Time Research Assistant for Dr. Adam K. Fontecchio at Drexel University.
• Investigating the performance of liquid crystal photovoltaic cells
• Developing new monomer formulation for Holographically-formed Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (HPDLC) composite thin films.
• Mentoring multiple Philadelphia area high school teachers in NSF Research Experience for Teachers
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
November 2005 — March 2008 (2 years 5 months)
• Organized three week, residential summer research program for high school students
• Interviewed and selected an elite group of thirty five students
• Managed $50,000 program expenditures budget
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Chemicals industry)
March 2005 — September 2005 (7 months)
• Investigated market applications of products in development
• Developed formulations for marine coatings and metallic adhesives
• Presented conclusions to corporate management
Ph.D , Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
B.S , Chemical and Biological Engineering, Business Administration , 2004 — 2008
Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Financial Investment, Photography, Golfing, Skiing, National Parks, Travel
Society for Information Displays, American Physical Society, IEEE,
NSF IGERT Fellow, 2008;
NSF GRFP Honorable Mention, 2008 and 2009;
B.S./Ph.D SuperNOVA Accelerated Degree Program, 2004-Present;
Best Image - Staples Hometown Heroes National Photography Contest;