Chemist
Resume:
DANIEL A. HILLESHEIM, PH.D.
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EDUCATION
Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, Emory University, 2009
B.S., Chemistry, North Carolina State University, 2003
HONORS
Harold S. Johnston Fellowship, Emory University 2003-2008
Summa Cum Laude, NCSU, 2003
Department of Chemistry Honors Degree, NCSU, 2003
University Scholars Program, NCSU, 2003
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Oak Ridge National Laboratory : Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2010 to present
My work focused on complex metal hydrides for hydrogen storage. The scope of the project included synthesis, characterization and analysis of aluminumborohydride and its ammonium adducts. I developed and adapted techniques and equipment suitable for handling of pyrophoric materials in a safe and convenient manner. These air-sensitive handling techniques are being adapted to the synthesis of heavy ion beam precursors for heavy element synthesis applications. Recently I have been consulting with a multidisciplinary group focused on developing and optimizing the deployment of super-hydrophobic coatings for the Department of Defense.
Emory University : Postdoctoral Researcher, 2009 to 2010
I developed polyoxometalates to stabilize low-valent platinum and palladium oxo units. As part of a multidisciplinary team I explored the oxidation chemistry of all-inorganic catalysts for water splitting. I lead a team of researchers focused on identifying novel inorganic photosensitizer compounds.
Emory University : Thesis Research, 2003 to 2009
My thesis research focused on the use of inorganic and inorganic-organic hybrid materials in detection of toxic chemicals and the catalytic decontamination of said compounds. I developed a detailed understanding of the synthesis of polyoxometalates (POMs) and POM-containing materials along with an intimate familiarity with analytical techniques such as IR spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, mass spectroscopy and gas chromatography to analyze reaction kinetics and products. I am in charge of maintenance and training for several instruments in the lab.
GlaxoSmithKline Internship Program : Summer 2002, Summer 2003
I was charged with the synthesis, identification and purification of novel target compounds for drug discovery. Along with an array of standard organic synthesis techniques I employed a group of coupling reactions to form an array of target molecules from a common precursor. The work was published: Tetrahedron Lett. 2003, 44, 4077-4080. I also adapted certain standard techniques to solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS) to facilitate the production of compound libraries. Analysis techniques included 1H and 13C NMR and FT-IR spectroscopy.
Research Experience for Undergraduates : Summer 2001
During this program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, I worked the laboratory of Bruce Eaton at North Carolina State University. My project involved the identification of the aromatic products of a cobalt(I) based organometallic cyclotrimerization catalyst using 1H NMR spectroscopy. The catalytic conditions were extremely oxygen sensitive and required the use of a high vacuum apparatus.
Novartis (now Syngenta) Crop Protection Internship Program : Summer 1999
As a summer intern with the novel compound testing department, I was tasked with the tracking of degradation products in soil of a radio-labeled compound. A rigorous experimental procedure, in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards, was followed at all times while collecting the data. Collection was performed by homogenizing frozen samples, oxidizing the 14C labeled pesticide under high temperature, collecting the 14CO2, and determining the concentration in solution by scintillation counter.
REFERENCES
Dr. Gilbert M. Brown
One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
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Senior R&D Staff, Physical Organic Chemistry Group
Prof. Dr. Craig L. Hill
1515 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
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The Goodrich C. White Professor of Chemistry; Ph.D. advisor, Emory University
Dr. Djamaladdin Musaev
1521 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Principal Scientist and Director of the Emerson Center at Emory University
Dr. Yurii V. Gueletii
1521 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Visiting Scientist, Hill Group, Emory University
Dr. William J. Zuercher
Five Moore Drive, NTH-M1509, RTP NC 27709-3398
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Discovery Research Chemist, GlaxoSmithKline; Research supervisor
PUBLICATIONS
Patel, H. S., Linn, J. A., Drewry, D. H., Hillesheim, D. A., Zuercher, W. J., Hoekstra, W. “New synthetic approaches to estrogen receptor modulators: imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines,” Tetrahedron Lett. 2003, 44, 4077-4080.
Hill, C. L., Anderson, T. M., Han, J. W., Hillesheim, D. A., Geletii, Y. V., Okun, N. O., Cao, R., Botar, B., Musaev, D. G., Morokuma, K. “Highly reactive catalysts for aerobic thioether oxidation. The Fe-substituted polyoxometalate/hydrogen dinitrate system,” J. Mol. Catal. A Chem. 2006, 246, 11-17.
Okun, N. O.; Tarr, J. C.; Hillesheim, D.; Zhang, L.; Hardcastle, K.; Hill, C. L. “New complexes and materials for O2-based oxidations,” J. Mol. Catal. A Chem. 2006, 251, 234-238.
Hill, C. L., Okun, N. O., Hillesheim, D. A., Geletii, Y. V. “Catalysts for Aerobic Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents Under Ambient Conditions,” Symposium on Polymers and Materials for Anti-terrorism and Homeland Defense; Reynolds, J. G., Ed.; American Chemical Society Symposium Series 980, Chapter 12, 2007.
Hill, Craig L., Delannoy, L., Duncan, D. C., Weinstock, I. A., Renneke, R. F., Reiner, R. S., Atalla, R. H., Han, J. W., Hillesheim, D. A., Cao, R., Anderson, T. M., Okun, N. M., Musaev, D. G., Geletii, Y. V. “Complex catalysts from self repairing ensembles to highly reactive air-based oxidation systems,” Comptes Rendus Chimie, 2007, 10, 305-312.
Geletii, Y. V., Botar, B., Kögerler, P., Hillesheim, D. A., Musaev, D. G, Hill, C. L., “An all-inorganic, stable and highly active tetra-ruthenium homogeneous catalyst for water oxidation,” Ang. Chem. Int. Ed., 2008, 47, 3897-3899.
Cao, R., Han, J. W., Anderson, T. M., Hillesheim, D. A., Hardcastle, K. I., Slonkina, E., Hedman, B., Hodgson, K. O., Kirk, M. L., Musaev, D. G., Morokuma, K., Geletii, Y. V., Hill, C. L. “Late transition metal oxo compounds and open framework materials that catalyze aerobic oxidations,” Adv. Inorg. Chem., 2008, 60, 245-272.
Song, J.; Hillesheim, D. A.; Han, J.-W.; Cao, R.; Geletii, Y. V.; Hill, C. L. “Organic Esters of {V6O19}; Synthons that Detect and Catalytically Decontaminate Using Air” Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC, online journal), 2008.
Cao, R., Anderson, T. A., Hillesheim, D. A., Kögerler, P., Hardcastle, K. I., Hill, C. L. “Platinum-Containing Polyoxometalates,” Ang. Chem. Int. Ed., 2008, 47, 9380-9382.
Cao, R., O’Halloran, K. P., Hillesheim, D. A., Hardcastle, K. I., Hill, C. L. “Mono-substituted Keggin, Wells-Dawson and {P2W21}-Type Polyoxometalates without Positional Disorder,” Cryst. Eng. Comm., 2010, 12, 1518.
Luo, Z., Geletii, Y. V., Hillesheim, D. A., Wang, Y., Hill, C. L. “Mechanistic Studies of O2-based Sulfoxidations Catalyzed by NOx/Br Systems,” ACS Catal., 2011, 1, 1364-1370.
PRESENTATIONS
“Reticular Synthesis of Hybrid Materials,” Second Year Defense, Emory University, January 2005
“Detection and Decon-Detection Materials Workshop,” Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Conference, Washington, D.C., February 2006
“Quantum Dots,” Emory University, May 2006
“Decomposition of [γ-(SiO4)W10O32H4]4- as a pathway to an active catalyst in peroxide based homogeneous epoxidations,” 34th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, August 2007.
“Strategies for Engineering Functional Polyoxometalate-Organic Hybrid Materials,” 75th Herty Medal Celebration, Atlanta, September 2009.
“Removing Crystallographically Imposed Positional Disorder in Highly Symmetrical Mono-Substituted Polyoxometalates,” 75th Herty Medal Celebration, Atlanta, September 2009.
“New Catalytic Materials for Air-based Decontamination” Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology (CBD S&T) Conference, Dallas, TX, November 16-20, 2009.
“Metal Borohydrides, Ammines, and Aluminum Hydrides as Hydrogen Storage Materials” DOE Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR), Washington, D.C., June 2010.
“Aluminium Borohydride and Ammine Aluminum Borohydrides as Hydrogen Storage Materials” Pacifichem, Honolulu, HI, December 2010.
“Late-transition-metal oxo complexes and other unique functional structures based on POMs” Pacifichem, Honolulu, HI, December 2010.
“Preparation, Characterization, and Thermal Decomposition Reactions of Hexamine Aluminum Borohydride” MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2011.
“Thermal Decomposition Kinetics Studies of High Hydrogen Content Complex Metal Hydrides” MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2011.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Inorganic Chemistry Teaching Assistant : Fall 2008, Fall 2007
Duties included preparing slides and lectures, tutoring students one on one and in groups, and administering and grading exams. I gave lectures while the professor was traveling.
Laboratory Instructor : 2001 to 2005
For 8 semesters (4 at NCSU teaching general chemistry and 4 at Emory University teaching organic chemistry) I was a laboratory teaching assistant, charged with preparing the materials needed for a lab, giving a brief lecture before the lab, and then guiding the students in conducting the lab.
Supplemental Instruction Tutor : 2000-2002
As a SI instructor I was responsible for attending a class (3 semesters general chemistry) and organizing biweekly group study sessions. I was also required to hold office hours for individuals needing extra help.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Laboratory Safety Officer 2005 - 2010
ACS Affiliate 2007 - present
LifeTeen Catechist 2007 – 2010
Entering Mentoring Course 2007
Teacher Assistant and Teacher Training Opportunity Seminar 2003
Eagle Scout
US Citizen
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