Joshua J. Galgano

*** ******** ** ~ West Branch, Iowa

P: 319-***-**** ~ abnroo@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled researcher experienced in polymer synthesis, analysis, and processing. Consistent

leadership qualities and self motivation to achieve required goals emerged from rich and

diverse life experiences such as prior active duty member in the United States Air Force,

student, manager, and father. Graduated in the top 99% of a nationally ranked school for

Polymer Science. Expertise in such polymer characterization analysis tools as: NMR,

UV-Vis, FT-IR, AFM, GPC/HPLC, and DSC.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, Iowa

Doctorate in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (GPA:3.9/4.0), July 2009

Thesis: “Analysis of Photoresponsive Side Chain Dendritic Polyesters (SCDPE’s)”

Research required synthesizing PAMAM dendrimer wedge diol and diacyl chloride azobenzene monomers

for step growth polymerization of photoresponsive SCDPE polymers for potential application in photonic and

optical devices. Solution and thin film analysis were carried out to observe their photoresponsive behavior

and isomerization rate kinetic equations were derived to quantify their trans-cis-trans photoefficiency with

varying dendrimer contributions and azobenzene concentrations. Atomic force microscopy was used to

visualize nanoscale photoreversible surface relief gratings that were applied to the polymer film surfaces.

Achievements

Awarded University of Iowa Presidential Fellowship

Awarded Departmental Graduate Student Teaching Award (May 2007)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Bachelors of Science in Polymer Science (GPA:3.9/4.0), May 2004

Undergraduate Research: “Synthesis of stimuli responsive diblock copolymers of N, N- dimethyl acrylamide

and 4-vinyl pyridine using reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization”

Assisted in the synthesis and kinetic analysis of stimuli responsive polymers for their potential use in water

treatment applications. The polymers were synthesized using a unique controlled free radical polymerization

method that allowed for exclusive molecular weight control t o form monodisperse diblock copolymers. Gel

permeation chromatography was used to monitor the molecular distribution.

Achievements

Graduated With Highest Honors

Named Outstanding Junior and Senior for 2002-2004

Awarded Brady Van Huss scholarship, Litton Industries scholarship and the CIEF Joseph A. Vasta

Memorial Scholarship in Coatings Science (2002-2004)

Awarded SSCT Outstanding Senior in Coatings (April 2004)

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA-FAIRBANKS/ALASKA-ANCHORAGE, Fairbanks, Alaska

Associates of Arts in Chemistry (GPA:3.6/4.0), December 2000

Professional Experience

Resinall Corp. Hattiesburg, MS August 2001-May 2004

Laboratory Technician (Quality Assurance/Research and Development/Special Projects)

Assisted in quality assurance and research and development operations for a resin manufacturing lab.

Aided Lab Manager in special projects to include hydrocarbon characterization analysis and

laboratory standard test methods document revision for ISO 9000 certification

Pikes Waterfront Lodge Fairbanks, AK February 2001- August 2001

Front Desk Manager

Managed a staff of seventeen employees in operations ranging from customer service

representatives, baggage delivery, and hotel accounts auditors.

Prepared forecasting reports and spreadsheets detailing monthly budgets and occupancy statistics for

upcoming year.

United States Air Force Shaw AFB, SC and Eielson AFB, AK June 1993-May 1999

Armament Systems Specialist on the A-10/A Thunderbolt

Maintained daily operations such as the loading and unloading live and inert munitions for pilot

training missions, electrical and mechanical malfunction troubleshooting a nd repair, and periodic

scheduled maintenance.

Spent nine months tour in Middle East to support the then no fly zone region between Kuwait and

Iraq.

Participated in military conflict during Operation Desert Fox in December 1998

Awarded Air Force National Service award, Air Force Longevity Service award, and Southwest -

Asia service medal, National Defense Service award, Air Force Good Conduct medal, 1993 -1999

PRESENTATIONS

“Analyzing Photoresponsive Side Chain Dendritic Polyesters (SCDPE) Using Atomic For ce Microscopy

(AFM)”, J. Galgano, D. Rethwsich, and A. Tivanski. Oral presentation at the AIChE Annual Meeting,

November 2008.

“Engineering Photoresponsive “Smart” Materials using PAMAM Dendrimer Chemistry”, J. Galgano and

D.G. Rethwisch, poster at the AIChE National Meeting, Salt Lake City, November 2007.

“Engineering Photoresponsive “Smart” Materials using PAMAM Dendrimer Chemistry”, J. Galgano and

D.G. Rethwisch, poster at the University of Iowa Engineering Research Open House, University of Iowa,

2007.

“Photoresponsive Polymers using Dendrimer Chemistry”, J. Galgano and D.G. Rethwisch, poster at the

University of Iowa Engineering Research Open House, University of Iowa, 2006.

“Synthesis of Stimuli Responsive Diblock Copolymers of N, N- dimethyl acrylamide and 4-vinyl pyridine

Using Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain T ransfer (RAFT) polymerization”, J. Galgano, A.

Converntine and C. L. McCormick, poster at the Ronald E. McNair Scholar’s National Conference, Delevan,

Wisconsin, 2003.

“Synthesis of Stimuli Responsive Diblock Copolymers of N, N- dimethyl acrylamide and 4-vinyl pyridine

Using Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain T ransfer (RAFT) polymerization”, J. Galgano, A.

Converntine and C. L. McCormick, presentation at the Ronald E. McNair’s Symposium, University of

Southern Mississippi, 2003.

“Synthesis of Stimuli Responsive Diblock Copolymers of N, N- dimethyl acrylamide and 4-vinyl pyridine

Using Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain T ransfer (RAFT) polymerization”, J. Galgano, A.

Converntine and C. L. McCormick, poster at the INSPIREpmb Conference, University of Southern

Mississippi, 2003.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), 2007-present

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), 2007-present

Ronald E. McNair Scholar, 2003-2004

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