Theodore E. Burye

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Career Summary

I currently have my doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and my bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

As a thorough research scientist I have been instrumental in improving the quality of the automotive paint assembly process at General Motors, and have developed two novel processing approaches to improve performance and lower material and operation costs for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells used for power generation.

As an experienced engineer I have worked in the Food, Automotive and Chemical Industries. I managed multiple pieces of process equipment, valued in the millions of dollars, to ensure their manufacture to technical specifications, eliminate production start-up costs, and engineer resolutions to novel production issues.

Education

Michigan State University (Doctorate Degree)

Chemical Engineering, Graduated August 2015, Overall GPA: 3.45

Michigan Technological University (Bachelor Degree)

Chemical Engineering, Minor: Mathematical Sciences, Graduated December 2005, Overall: GPA 3.25

Peer Reviewed Research Publications

Burye, TE; Nicholas, JD, J. Power Sources, 276, (2015), 54-61

Burye, TE; Nicholas, JD, J. Power Sources, 301, (2016), 287-298

Burye, TE; Nicholas, JD, J. Power Sources, 300, (2015), 402-412

Yang, Q; Burye, TE, Lunt, RR; Nicholas JD, Solid State Ionics, 249-250, (2013), 123-128

Flegler, AJ; Burye, TE; Yang, Q; Nicholas, JD, Ceramics International, 40, (2014), 163**-*****

Research Accomplishments

Improved understanding of different SOFC infiltration materials using Focused Ion Beam-Finite Element Modeling (FIB-FEM) to improve performance.

Dramatically lowered the operating temperature of infiltrated SOFC devices through two novel processing techniques which resulted in 110 C operating temperature reduction.

Mentoring Achievements

Promoted understanding of SOFC device fabrication and characterization techniques through the education of 4 graduate students and 1 undergraduate student.

Collaborated with outside research groups by mentoring junior high students in the characterization and fabrication processes used in SOFC devices and thermoelectric materials.

Professional Work Experience

Michigan State University Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research Group

(Materials Scientist) Aug- Dec 2015

Contact: Jason D. Nicholas (Ph.D Advisor)

517-***-**** (cell)

Determined intrinsic material properties for various infiltrated SOFC materials to determine which material produces the optimal performance, using a novel Focused Ion Beam-Finite Element Modeling technique.

Trained other group members in the use of this technique for use in SOFC research and other avenues of research.

General Motors Internship (Chemical Engineer) May – August, 2011

Contact: Duane Moryc (Paint/Polymers Manager)

586-***-**** (office)

Robin Richards (Advisor)

586-***-**** (office)

Analyzed paint/polymer oven temperature data across multiple automotive plants which resulted in cost savings through a lower number of paint defects.

Jacobs Engineering (Process Engineer) June, 2006- March, 2009

Bayer Methomyl Rebuild Project (South Carolina)

Contact: Mark Miller (Equipment Lead Engineer)

513-***-**** (Office)

513-***-**** (Cell)

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Constructed equipment vendor proposal packages to ensure equipment manufacturing was to the design specifications which to reduce capital costs and expedite equipment delivery.

Improved project efficiency through analysis of arrangement drawings and process flow diagrams to ensure design specifications were maintained throughout the entire project.

Eli Lilly Project (Kinsale, Ireland)

Constructed equipment vendor proposal packages to ensure equipment was manufactured to design specification which resulted in cost savings for the company.

Closely monitored bioreactor vessel construction in Germany to maintain equipment specifications, which resulted in cost saving due to shorter construction time and reduced design errors.

Constructed validation package for bioreactor system which ensured equipment would be green-lit for operation and minimize start-up costs.

Kellogg’s Project (Ontario, Canada)

Contact: John Marlatt (Group Engineering Manager)

269-***-**** (Office)

269-***-**** (Cell)

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Consulted with equipment vendors and other technical equipment leads to minimize costs for new start-up facility. Costs were minimized through communication with vendors and plant start-up personnel to manufacture equipment to specifications.

Updated previous equipment scope of work documentation to minimize construction time and costs.

Received client commendation for work for equipment meeting operation goal.

Transferrable Skills

Characterization Techniques Skills

1. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy 4. Scanning Electron Microscopy 2. Focused Ion Beam-Scanning Electron Microscopy 5. Thermo-gravimetric Analysis

3. Profilometry 6. X-ray Diffraction

Technical Skills

1. Solid Works 3D Modeling 5. 3D Modeling using MIMICS and 3-Matic

2. Finite Element Modeling using COMSOL 6. Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

3. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash 7. Origin Graphing Program

4. General Arrangement Drawings, P&IDs, 8. Technical Standards and Safety Authority Codes

PFDs and Isometric Drawings.

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