Assistant Technician
Resume:
KYLE RICHARD MIDDLETON
**** **** ******* **, ******, MN 55803
********@*.***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Enterprising young scientist with a diverse academic background, with a Master of Science
degree in organic and inorganic chemistry. Exemplary work ethic. Staff Sergeant of the
Minnesota Air National Guard F-16 Avionics Technician, with strong leadership,
communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task. Works well independently
and as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Power point, Publisher, and
Word. Willing to travel.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
Master of Chemistry July 2013
Concentration: Organic Chemistry
Major: Chemistry, Minor: Mathematics
Relevant Coursework:
Adv Organic Chemistry 1&2 Adv Inorganic Chemistry 1&2 Quantitative Analysis
Applications of Spectroscopy Principles of Toxicology Physical Chemistry 1&2
Biochemistry Multivariable Calculus Instrumental Analysis
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant September 10-Present
Thesis: Recyclable reagents and Catalytic Systems based on Hypervalent Iodine
Chemistry
Research mentor Dr. Viktor Zhdankin; University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry, supervised by Dr. Jiang-Min Chen and Dr. Akira Yoshimura
Utilized modern synthetic methodology and analytical instrumentation such as NMR, IR,
GC/MS, X-ray crystallography and produced professionally written and completed scientific
reports
Development of new synthetic method for metal free catalytic aziridination of alkenes and
Hofmann rearrangement of carboxamides using catalytic hypervalent iodine.
Investigated the reactivity of polystyrene-supported (Dichloroiodo)benzene: a convenient
recyclable reagent for chlorination and oxidation
Graduate/ Undergrad Teaching Assistant September 10-Present
Lead laboratory and small discussion sections for both Gen Chemistry 1&2 and Organic
chemistry 1&2.
Demonstrated proper equipment use as well as laboratory safety procedures for
inexperienced students
Responsible for collecting and grading students lab reports, homework, quizzes and
proctoring test.
Air National Guard, Duluth, MN May 05 - Present
F-16 Avionics Technician
Collaborate with other support units in the squadron to coordinate repair and maintenance
of Block 50’s F-16 military aircraft.
Responsible for the upkeep of aircraft’s radar, communications, flight control systems, heads
up display, threat warning units and all other avionic systems in the aircraft.
Participated in two tours of active duty in Balad Air Force Base, Iraq, supporting Operation
Iraqi Freedom and on Kandahar’s NATO Base, Afghanistan, Operation Enduring
Freedom.
Publications
Hypoiodite-Mediated Metal-Free Catalytic Aziridination of Alkenes. Yoshimura,A.;
Middleton, K.R ; Zhu, C ; Nemykin, V.N; Zhdankin, V.V. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed 2012, 51,
8059-8062
SiO2-supported RuCl3/3-(dichloroiodo) Benzoic acid: Green Catalytic system for the
Oxidation of Alcohols and Sulfides in water. Zeng, X.M ; Chen, J.M ; Yoshimura, A ;
Middleton, K; Zhdankin, V.V. RSC Advances 2011, 1, 973-977
Recyclable Silica-supported Iodoarene-RuCl3 bifunctional Catalysts for Oxidation of
Alcohols and Alkylarenes. Zeng, X.M ; Chen, J.M ; Middleton, K; Zhdankin, V.V.
Tetrahedron Lett. 2011, 52, 5652 -5655
Preparation and Reactivity of Polystryrene-supported Iodosylbenzene: Convenient
Recyclable Oxidizing Reagent and Catalyst. Chen, J.M; Zeng, X.M ; Middleton, K; Yusubov,
M.S; Zhdankin, V.V. Synlett 2011, 1613-1617
Facile preparation and reactivity of polystyrene-supported (dichloroiodo)benzene: a
convenient recyclable reagent for chlorinations and oxidations. Chen, J.M; Zeng, X.M ;
Middleton, K; Zhdankin, V.V. Tetrahedron Lett. 2011, 52, 1952-1955.
Hypervalent Iodine Catalyzed Hofmann Rearrangement of Carboxamides using Oxone as
Terminal Oxidant. Yoshimura,A.; Middleton, K.R ; Luedtke, M.W.; Zhu, C ; Zhdankin, V.V.
J. Org. Chem. 2012, 77, 113**-*****
References
Dr. Viktor Zhdankin Professor at University of Minnesota Duluth Phone: 218-***-****
Dr. Robert Carlson Professor at University of Minnesota Duluth Phone: 218-***-****
SMSgt USAF ANG 148th FW/AMXSC
Steven Adamski Phone: 218-***-****
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