Assistant Project
Resume:
Brian Scott Perry
Derry, NH 03038
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EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Materials Science, September 2009
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Cumulative GPA: 3.7 on a 4.0 scale
Master’s Thesis funded by the American Chemical Society: “Investigation of Radical
Entry and Diffusion within Latex Particles During Emulsion Polymerization”
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, May 2006
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
EXPERIENCE:
Graduate Research Assistant for the Polymer Research Group
June 2006 to September 2009
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
• Designed and conducted numerous aqueous-based emulsion polymerization reactions
with highly controlled particle sizes, molecular weights, and morphologies.
• Effectively utilized a multitude of analytical instruments and techniques in order to
determine the characteristics of self-synthesized latex, including: gel permeation
chromatography, modulated differential scanning calorimetry, capillary hydrodynamic
fractionation, particle surface titration, transmission electron microscopy, and
scanning electron microscopy.
• Successfully provided strong evidence to refute a long-standing academic theory of
predominant polymer chain end anchoring.
• Diligently utilized Eqmorph and Kmorph (UNH developed simulation software
packages) for extensive modeling of both equilibrium and kinetics-based polymer
synthesis schemes, with experimental proof of the modeling results.
• Trained, coordinated, and supervised all undergraduate and graduate students in
chemical synthesis, analyses, and laboratory safety.
• Efficiently managed laboratory consumables and chemical inventory.
• Consistently facilitated and maintained laboratory analytical units such as a differential
scanning calorimeter and particle fractionator.
• Regularly wrote extensive reports on project plans, progress, and scientific literature
using excellent writing skills.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
• Attended American Chemical Society Colloid and Surface Chemistry Conference,
August 2008.
• Actively performed research for an industrial consortium including companies
such as Dow, Arkema, and Rohm and Haas, June 2006 to May 2008.
- This research successfully developed a base of experimental calorimetry data
for the purpose of modeling and quantifying phase mixing between polymer
in composite latex particles.
• Comprehensively presented on “Degree of Polymer Mixing in Composite Latex
Particles by Differential Scanning Calorimetry” at the Gordon Research Conference on
Polymer Colloids, July 2007.
• Active secretary of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
September 2005 to May 2006.
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