Engineering Engineer

James W. Wydra**** Colorado Ave, UCB ***

Boulder CO 80309

Phone: 303-***-****

Email: abp99w@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Colorado Boulder, CO 01/11 to Current

Chemical Engineering PhD (expected 7/13)

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 07/08 to 12/10

Chemical Engineering Masters Degree

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 07/03 to 12/07

Bachelor of Science and Engineering Degree with Distinction in Chemical Engineering

PublicationsChen, HY, Wydra, J., Zhang, XY., Lee, PS., Wang, ZP., Fan, W., Tsapatsis, M. Hydrothermal Synthesis of Zeolites with Three-Dimensionally Ordered mesoporous-Imprinted Structure JACS. 2011, 133, 123**-*****.Karanikolos, G. N., Wydra, J. W., Stoeger, J. A., Garcia, H., Corma, A., Tsapatsis, M.. Continuous c-Oriented AlPO4-5 Films by Tertiary Growth . Chem. Mater. 2007, 19, 792-797.Krongsted, J., Ryde, U., Wydra, J., Jensen, J. H. Prediction and Rationalization of the pH-Dependence of Activity and Stability of Family 11 Xylanases Biochemistry. 2007, 46, 135**-*****

AwardsUniversity of Minnesota Materials Research Science and Education Centers Research Experience of Undergraduates Fellowship in 2005 and 2006.Excellence in Undergraduate Research: Research Funding Award ($500). Project: Development of Photopolymerized Clay Nanocomposites with Prof. Allan Guymon (2007).College of Engineering Outstanding Senior Award, December 2007 CommencementNSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention 2008 and 2009

Research Experience

Graduate Research on Property Evolution within Photopolymerization Reactions

01/11 to current Adviser Prof. Christopher Bowman University of ColoradoUtilize photorheology and tensometer experiments to probe the development of mechanical properties simultaneously to conversion measurementsGenerate predictive model from experimental results

Graduate Research on Zeolite Crystal Growth in Templating Material

02/09 to 12/10 Adviser Prof. Michael Tsapatsis University of MinnesotaGenerate 3-Dimensional ordered mesoporous carbon templates for zeolite growthCharacterize template and zeolite materials with various techniques to determine structure, crystal size and shape, and surface area

Research Scientist in Photopolymerization

12/07 to 07/08 Advisor Prof. C. Allan Guymon University of IowaAid in development of Self Stratification Project Proposal for the IUCRC in PhotopolymerizationInvestigate self induced stratification of photopolymeric materials based on relative reaction rates of different monomersInvestigate advanced contact lens materials based on nanostructure templated with lyotropic liquid crystals

Undergraduate Researcher in Chemical Engineering

01/07 to 12/07 Prof. C. Allan Guymon University of IowaInvestigate the reaction kinetics of organically modified clay thiol-ene nanocompositesUtilize real time infrared spectroscopy (RTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to characterize kinetic parameters of different clay-thiol-ene systemsUtilize small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) to characterize the extent of clay dispersion with different organically modified clays

Undergraduate Researcher in Chemical Engineering

06/06 to 08/06 Prof. Michael Tsapatsis University of MinnesotaInvestigated the growth of AlPO4-5 and CoAlPO4-5 zeolite thin filmsDeveloped and tested a tertiary growth method of zeolite thin films to have greater control over the orientation and growth of the zeolite crystalsAnalyze material using x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy

Undergraduate Researcher in Department of Otolaryngology

09/05 to 06/06 Prof. Marlan Hansen University of IowaStudy the growth of neurological cancer cellsUsed immunofluorescent labeling of cells to determine growth and death rates of cancerous cells. Analyzed results from experiments by counting cells and measuring neurite lengthsUsed PCR for DNA amplification and extension. Used bacterial hosts to amplify plasmid DNA. Then used gel electrophoresis to confirm the generation of DNA

Undergraduate Researcher in Chemical Engineering

06/05 to 08/05 Prof. C. Daniel Frisbie University of MinnesotaSynthesize poly(3,3 didodecyl-quarterthiophene) for testing as an organic material in photovoltaics and organic semiconductorsFabricated a P3HT organic transistor to be tested, to observe the performance of the device under different operating conditionsAnalyzed materials using NMR and atomic force microscopy

Undergraduate Researcher in Department of Chemistry

02/05 to 06/05 Prof. Jan Jensen University of IowaUtilize PROPKA, a program developed by Prof. Jensen, to predict the pKa of the active residues of different proteinsCalculated and experimentally determined pH optima were compared in order to test the effectiveness of the PROPKA empirical calculations

Teaching Experience

Introduction to Biochemical Engineering Teaching Assistant (052:108)

06/07 to 12/07 Prof. David Murhammer University of IowaOrganized a weekly homework review secession where students’ homework questions could be answered and items from lecture could be clarifiedSet up weekly office hours where students’ could get help on an individual basisWrote homework solution keys and evaluated the homework assignments of twenty students

Chemical Engineering Process Design (052:186)

01/08 to 05/08 Prof. Julie Jessop University of IowaAid students in the development of process simulations using ChemCadEvaluate student homework assignments and projects

Process Control (CHEN 4601)

01/09 to 05/09 Prof. David Morse University of MinnesotaOrganize and monitor student control labs

Engineering General Chemistry Lab (CHEM 1221)

01/11 to 05/11 Prof. Doug Gin University of ColoradoRun laboratory secession for 20 undergraduate students

Industrial Work Experience

Process Engineer Intern

08/06 to 12/06 Cambrex Charles City Charles City, IowaDevelop batch records for implementation of chemical reactions within the plant for large scale production of pharmaceutical intermediatesEnsure proper material is updated for the process to be moved into the plant including: emission calculations and process safety manuals

Engineering LeadershipOmega Chi Epsilon, National Honor Society for Chemical Engineering Deans List since Dec ‘03Presidents list May ’06 and Jan ’08

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