Quality Control Manager

Department of Chemistry

North Carolina Central University

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Curriculum Vitae

Darlene K. Taylor

Personal Information

Born: November 1, 1967; Burlington, North Carolina.

Married: Erwin Taylor since 1993; Children: Mary (8), Justin (5), and Skyler (4).

Education

Ph. D. Physical Polymer Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; October 1998

Polar Ordering in Rigid to Semi-Flexible Nonlinear Optical Side Chain Polymers

(Advisor: Professor Edward T. Samulski)

M.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; May 1994

The Mechanism of Coupling in Cyclophane Biradicals (Advisor: Professor M. D. E. Forbes)

M.S. Analytical Chemistry, North Carolina A&T State University, August 1992

A Modified NMR System for Static and On-line Measurements of Polymer Solutions

(Advisors: Dr. H. Lee McPeters and Professor A. Williamson)

B.A. Chemistry, Goucher College; May 1989

Research Positions

2002 2004, Research Associate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

(Advised by Professor Joseph M. DeSimone)

Utilized attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to monitor in situ

solution and bulk free radical copolymerizations of methyl methacrylate and fluorinated

methacrylates. Compared this technique to 1H NMR measurements. Determined the reactivity

ratios for these copolymerizations in supercritical carbon dioxide, bulk, and freon.

1999- 2001, Post doctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

(Advised by Professor Joseph M. DeSimone)

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Explored association behavior of amphiphilic block copolymers in carbon dioxide by light

scattering and small angle neutron scattering. Determined the mass, size, and interaction

parameter of block copolymers and homopolymers in conventional solvents and carbon dioxide

by light scattering.

1994-1998 Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Designed novel monomers and developed HPLC purification protocol. Characterized monomer

purity by various spectroscopic techniques including NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis. Polymerized

monomers by step growth polymerizations and characterized by spectroscopic techniques as well

as thermal analysis techniques such as TGA and DSC. Utilized second harmonic generation to

investigate the electric field induced polar order stability of nonlinear optical chromophores

covalently attached as side chains to rigid backbone polymers.

1991-1994 Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Conducted synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of cyclophanes. Studied biradicals in

solution as function of temperature and radical structure by time-resolved Electron Paramagnetic

Resonance. Modeling studies were utilized to elucidate the mechanism of interaction between the

closely associated biradical end groups.

1990 - 1991 Research Technician, Rohm and Haas Company Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Utilized low resolution NMR as an online process and quality control technique for polymerization

reactions.

Summer 1988, Nova Pharmaceutical Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland,

Isolated and radiolabeled rat brain tissue and screened drugs for receptor activity.

Professional Positions

2002- 2005 RICHES Manager, Science and Technology Center for Environmentally Responsible

Solvents and Processes (CERSP), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

RICHES is an acronym for Reaching Industry, Communities, and Higher Education Students. In

this outreach position, the following objectives were accomplished:

Lead overall outreach efforts to underrepresented groups and women in sciences at higher

education level by leveraging efforts of existing programs

Lead overall outreach efforts (like exhibits, demonstrations, stipends, etc.) to social,

government, and academic communities including leveraging support for this endeavor by

authoring four research proposals funded by NSF ($877K total).

Assumed responsibilities of Technical Coordinator of Center Activities including

coordinating outreach activities to industry.

1999- 2001 Technical Coordinator, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Responsible for the following duties:

Organized four different semi-annual Kenan Center review meetings that involved

technical presentations of around 50 posters and 10 talks

Conducted over 50 tours of laboratory facilities for industrial and academic professionals

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Designed and edited two editions of Kenan Center News (a bi-annual publication of Kenan

Center for the Utilization of Carbon Dioxide in Manufacturing) as well as one edition of

CERSP News (a yearly publication of the NSF Science and Technology CERSP).

Honors

SC07 Education Program Award (2007)

Dean s Award - Excellence in Research, North Carolina Central University (2007)

Duke/NCCU Stem Partnership Award to facilitate research collaborations at Duke (w/ E. Toone)

on polymeric drug delivery materials (2007-2008).

Faculty Fellow, Computations Science Education Reference Desk, Shodor Organization, (Summer

2006: two weeks)

Scholar in Residence at Rohm and Haas (1990- 1991)

Hoechst Celanese Fellow (1995-1996)

Department of Education Fellow (1993-1994)

Affiliations

Materials Research Society (2005-present)

National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (2006 present)

American Chemical Society (1992-present)

Service

Co-Organizer (w/ Mukhopadhyay), Chemistry Department Seminar Series (2006)

Co-Chairperson (w/ Mukhopadhyay), Chemistry Department Publication/Communication

(2006)

Advisor, Academic counseling for eight undergraduate students (2006)

Moderator, Physical Chemistry Papers presented at Local Section Conference, ACS (2006)

Advisor (w/ S. DeLauder; A. Williams), National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical

Engineers (2005-present)

Faculty Marshall, NC Central University (2005-2006)

Co-organizer (w/ J.M. DeSimone) of "Green Chemistry and Manufacturing", SERMACS (2004)

Reviewer, National Science Foundation Panel (2005)

Editor, CERSP News (2000 present)

Co-organizer (w/ J.M. DeSimone) of "Green Chemistry and Manufacturing", SERMACS 2004

Teaching/Advising

Students Advised

Current Research Group Members

Student Name Position

Gibson, Melody M.S.

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Koepnick, Brian High School

Past Research Group Members

Student Name Position Current Location

Fouti, Regis Undergraduate unknown

Jackson, Alexander Summer Undergrad NCCU

Karioki, Lee Undergraduate NCCU BRITE

Ukponmwan, Sylvia E. Undergraduate

Miatudila, Mubalutila Undergraduate

CHEM 4010/Physical Chemistry I (4.0) and CHEM 4020/ Physical Chemistry II (4.0)

6 students a year

15 3-hour lectures, 1-hour recitation, and 3-hour laboratory per week

An introduction to fundamental principles of physical chemistry. The first course in this topic

covers gases, chemical thermodynamics, thermochemistry, physical and chemical equilibria,

solutions, and chemical kinetics. The second course covers the theory of quantum mechanics

and its application to chemistry including a survey of various spectroscopic techniques. A

laboratory manual was developed for CHEM 4020 and will be updated for Spring 2007 based on

feedback from the students and experience with the activities. Many of the experiments were

theoretical or computer based adaptation of traditional labs. This was necessary since much of

the equipment and chemicals were not available due to our recent relocation to Mary Townes

Science Complex.

CHEM 4900/ Applied Math (2.0)

6 students a year

15 2-hour lectures per week

The application of calculus and advanced mathematical techniques to physical chemistry. This

course provides many of the skills students need to master the second semester of physical

chemistry (CHEM 4020). Calculus and advanced mathematical techniques are emphasized to

build confidence and familiarity in working with operators, eigenfunctions, matrices, etc.

CHEM 5730/ Chemical Thermodynamics (3.0)

3 students a year

15 3 hour lectures per week

This is a graduate level course taught in two parts: 1) Classical Thermodynamics and 2) Statistical

Thermodynamics. All of the students taking this course were deeply interested in

pharmaceutical/biological research questions. I attempted to augment their appreciation for

thermodynamics by assigning projects that required each student to write and orally present a

proposal that was rooted in thermo principles applied to the drug industry. The reports and

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presentations were externally reviewed by graduate students in the chemistry department. An

example report and review comments are provided in the appendix.

CHEM 1200L/General Chemistry II Lab (0.0)

48 students a year

15 3-hour laboratory per week

An integrated course of general chemistry and qualitative analysis. A laboratory manual has been

co-developed by me and the lead instructor (Dr. Jim Ellenson).

Presentations

Towards water-soluble star copolymer-drug conjugates. Ibraheem, B.; Mubalutila, M.; Jackson, A.;

Taylor, D. K. Proceedings of 58th Conference of South East Regional American Chemical Society,

August, GA, November 1-4,2006 (invited).

Environmentally Friendly Alternatives for the Dry Cleaning and Printing Industries. Taylor, D. K.;

DeSimone, J. M.; Carbonell, R. G. NSF Workshop on Environmentally Benign Process Research

Needs, Hancock, MA, August 14-16, 2002. (Invited)

Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes. exhibit/recruitment booth at

National Organization Black Chemists Chemical Engineers, Baltimore, MD, April 2001.

Self-Assembly of Mixed Micelles in CO2 as Investigated by SANS. Taylor, D. K.; Wells, S.; Yoshia,

E.; Rubenstein, M.; Adam, M.; DeSimone, J. M. PolyMillennial 2000 Conference, Waikoloa, Hawaii,

December 2000.

Investigating the Alignment of Rigid Rod Polymers. Taylor, D. K.; Samulski, E. T. poster presented

at Gordon Conference on Polymers, Ventura, California, January 1997.

Poly(p-phenylene)s with NLO Sidechains. Taylor, D. K.; Samulski, E. T. poster presented at

International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 1995.

North Carolina A&T State University Chemistry Awards Banquet May 1991(Invited Speaker)

North Carolina A&T State University Chemistry Awards Banquet May 2002 (Invited Speaker).

Publications

(Peer Reviewed)

1. Taylor, D. K.; Skaf, D. W.; Bessel, C. A. Greening Dry Cleaning. J. Chem. Ed., 2007, in revision.

2. Ibrahem, B.; Mubalutila, M.; Jackson, A.; Taylor, D. K. Towards water-soluble star copolymer-

drug conjugates. Proceedings of 58th Conference of South East Regional American Chemical

Society, Augusta, G.A., November 1-5, 2006.

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3. EXPERT: A multidisciplinary undergraduate program to enhance education and diversity in

science and engineering Bothun, G.; Uitenham, L. C.; DeSimone, J. M.; Baucom, E. I.; Taylor,

D.K., Chem. Eng. Ed. 2006, in revision based on reviews.

4. Andr, P.; Lacroix-Desmazes, P.; Taylor, D. K.; Boutevin, B. Solubility of Fluorinated

Homopolymer and Block Copolymer in Compressed CO2, submitted to J. Supercritical Fluids,

2006, 37, 263-270.

5. Lacroix-Desmazes, P.; Boutevin, B.; Young, J.L.; Taylor, D.K.; DeSimone, J.M. Synthesis and

Characterization of Fluorinated Block Copolymers as Well-Defined Macromolecular Surfactants for

Carbon Dioxide Applications,, Proceedings of 8th Meeting on Supercritical Fluids, International Society for

the Advancement of Supercritical Fluids Bordeaux, France, April 14-17, 2002.

6. Taylor, D. K.; Keiper, J.; DeSimone, J. M. Polymer Self-Assembly in Carbon Dioxide, Ind. Eng. Chem.

Res. 2002, 41, 4451-4459.

7. Wells, S.L.; Taylor, D. ; Adam, M.; DeSimone, J. M.; Farago, B. Study of the Association of a Diblock

Copolymer and Absorption of an Insoluble Homopolymer in CO2, Macromolecules 2001, 34(18), 6161-

6163.

8. Taylor, D. K.; Carbonell, R.; DeSimone, J. M. Opportunities for Pollution Prevention and

Energy Efficiency Enabled by the Carbon Dioxide Technology Platform, Annu. Rev. Energy Environ.

2000, 25, 115-146.

9. Taylor, D. K.; Samulski, E. T. Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(p-phenylene)s with

Nonlinear Optical Side Chains, Macromolecules 2000, 33, 2355-2358.

(Non-peer Reviewed)

10. Taylor, D. K.; DeSimone, J. M. Triple Bottom Line : Building the Carbon Dioxide Technology

Platform Clean Solvent Symposium, Abstracts of Papers of the Amer. Chem. Soc. 220: 71-IEC Part

1 AUG 20 2000.

11. Taylor, D. K.; McPeters, H. L. Polymer Solution Analysis by a Small NMR Spectrometer. in

Proceedings in the 18th Annual Meeting of the National Organization for the Professional

Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, April 1-5, 1991.

Funded Proposals

1. Hyperbranched Polyglycerols as a Therapeutic Platform (PI: DK Taylor)

Agency: Extramural Associates Research Development Award (EARDA), $15,000. Period:

(2006-2007).

2. Investigations of the Synthetic, Structural, and Energetic Properties of Hybrid Inorganic-Oligo(p-

phenylene)s Core-Shell Particles, (PI: DK Taylor)

Agency: ACS Petroleum Research Fund Type: Research Grant Type G, $35,000. Period: 2006-2008.

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3. Chemical Process Development and Property Characterization of New Industry, (Co-PI:

Taylor w/ Resnick)

Agency: Fuxin Heng Tong Fluorine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Type: Contract ; $48,550. Period: 10/06-

06/07

4. "Design and Synthesis of Core-Shell OptoElectronic Nanoparticles," (Co-PI: DK Taylor w/

Roberts)

Agency: ACS PRF; Type: Research Grant Type SRF (Summer Research Fellowship) $8,000.

Period: 5/1/07-8/31/07

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