Mark Frisch

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City: Annandale

State: VA

Zip: 22003

Country: USA

Phone: 571-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $65,000

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Dr. Mark Frisch

7324 Masonville Dr.

Annandale, VA 22003

Phone: 571-***-****

Email: abpu61@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Naval Research Laboratory

8/2008 - 8/2011

Washington, DC

ASEE Postdoctoral Fellow

*Determined the chemical structure of biologically active molecules and energetic materials by using x-ray diffraction and crystallography

*Gathered x-ray diffraction data, then performed structural analyses on the samples by using computational programs such as Mercury and WinGX

*Analyzed and interpreted data from research findings in order to publish in peer reviewed journal articles

*Evaluated chemical literature and search engines to find solutions to crystallizing powder samples

*Reviewed data confirming chemical identity and composition of organic and inorganic compounds

*Effectively communicated both written and orally with fellow scientists and collaborators about the status of my research projects

*As an individual or part of a team, I have successfully designed and implemented various methods via x-ray diffraction to resolve complex problems and formulate recommendations for collaborators

*Prepared comprehensive and organized technical information and produced detailed tables and reports summarizing my data analysis and conclusions

*Formatted crystallographic data to update to an online database (Cambridge Crystallographic Database)

*Composed formal letters, wrote scientific papers (peer reviewed publications) and reports, prepared standard operating procedures and edited manuscripts for publication

*Prepared and presented posters describing my experimental details and conclusions at National scientific meetings

*Delivered oral presentations in the format of PowerPoint to communicate research findings and conclusions

*Operated and maintained two separate single crystal x-ray diffractometers

*Purified compounds by recrystallization

*Used optical microscopes to find single crystals to use on the z-ray diffractometer

*Developed and modified crystallization techniques and x-ray diffraction parameters to analyze compounds and impurities

*Provided technical support and answered questions regarding problems, data collection methods and results from x-ray diffraction

*Prepared crystallographic information files (cifs), crystallographic tables, graphic files, and research reports after structure determination of energetic materials and biologically active molecules for collaborators

*Capable of completing an assigned task by a given deadline

*Maintained a Secret security clearance

(Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Jeffrey R. Deschamps, Supervisor's Phone: 202-***-****)

The George Washington University

8/2002 - 7/2008

Washington, DC

Graduate Research Assistant - PhD research

*Conducted research on the synthesis of uranium (VI) and thorium (IV) containing hetero- and homometallic inorganic-organic hybrid materials and minerals through hydro(solvo)thermal synthesis to study environmental aspects (such as spent nuclear fuel) and fill gaps within uranium chemistry

*Explored uranium reduction-oxidation chemistry under high temperature aqueous conditions to help investigate long term environmental effects of spent fuel under high temperature and pressure

*Evaluated, developed, and validated hydrothermal methods to synthesize and identify novel hexavalent uranium compounds

*Performed single-crystal X-ray crystallography and powder X-ray diffraction to verify structures of uranium (VI) and thorium (IV) containing metal organic frameworks and coordination polymers

*Modified analytical methods (such as x-ray diffraction, XRF, TGA, UV-Vis and fluorescence) to analyze compounds based on their chemical or physical properties

*Developed and adapted methods for the isolation, detection, identification, and structural characterization of actinide materials

*Developed and validated fluorescent spectroscopic experiments to determine the uranium emission in my synthesized compounds and then compared the results to reference materials

*Characterized hexavalent uranium compounds through single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, fluorescence, XRF, and TGA

*Handled radioactive and toxic materials

*Explored in-situ ligand synthesis under hydrothermal conditions to solve and elucidate unexpected ligand formation

*Operated and maintained a single crystal x-ray diffractometer, powder diffractometer, XRF, optical microscopes, and spectrofluorescence instruments

*Summarized results of chemical analyses and outlined any subsequent problems or deficiencies

*Determined properties of organic and inorganic compounds

*Developed and utilized various analytical techniques to identify low level impurities and oxidation by-products in reactions

*Maintained a laboratory notebook detailing experimental progress and results

*Conducted extensive reviews and researched relevant advances in the field of metal organic materials and actinide based compounds

*Synthesized, isolated, and fully characterize complex organic and inorganic compounds

*Edited and proofread research proposals, grants, and manuscripts for publication

*Wrote scientific papers for publication in peer reviewed journals

*Prepared and presented (both poster and oral presentations) my experimental methods and conclusions at both local and national meetings and conferences

*Maintained, calibrated, and provided technical support for the XRF, single crystal and powder x-ray diffractometers

*Experienced in the handling, storage and proper disposal of radioactive materials (depleted uranium) based on proper safety policy and regulations

*In charge of ordering and restocking the chemicals in our laboratory

*Ensured our lab followed proper safety guidelines when dealing with operating instruments and performing chemical reactions and the subsequent waste products

*Participated in interviews for possible postdoctoral candidates

*Graduate Teaching Assistant for freshman chemistry responsible for preparing recitations, supervising laboratory experiments, grading, and proctoring exams

*Mentored and trained undergraduates and fellow graduate students on single crystal and powder diffractometers, XRF, optical microscopes and hydrothermal methods

(Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Christopher L. Cahill, Supervisor's Phone: 202-***-****)

EDUCATION

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

Doctorate - 8/2008

Major: Chemistry

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA

Bachelor of Science - 5/2002

Major: Chemistry

Minor: Mathematics

PUBLICATIONS

1. Willer, Rodney L.; Storey, Robson F.; Deschamps, Jeffrey R.; Frisch, Mark, -Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4,4-(Methylenediimino)bis-1,2,5-Oxadiazole-3-carboxylic Acid and Carboxamide-, Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, (2012), accepted.

2. Willer, Rodney L.; Storey, Robson F.; Frisch, Mark; Deschamps, Jeffrey R., -Crystal Structures of the -Two- 4-Aminofurazan-3-Carboxylic Acids-, Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 49(1), 227-231, (2012).

3. Talisman, Ian J.; Kumar, Vineet; Deschamps, Jeffrey R.; Frisch, Mark; Malhotra, Sanjay V, -Application of silver N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in O-glycosidation reactions-, Carb. Res., 346(15), 2337-2341, (2011).

4. Deschamps, Jeffrey, R.; Frisch, Mark; Parrish, Damon, -Thermal Expansion of HMX-, Journal of Chemical Crystallography, 41(7), 966-970 (2011).

5. Rowland, Clare E.; Cantos, Paula M.; Toby, Brian H.; Frisch, Mark; Deschamps, Jeffrey R.; Cahill, Christopher L., -Controlling disulfide bond formation and crystal growth from 2-mercaptobenzoic acid.- Crystal Growth and Design, 11(4), 1370-1374, (2011).

6. Cantos, Paula M.; Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L., -Synthesis, structure, and fluorescence properties of a uranyl-2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid coordination polymer: The missing member of the UO22+-2,n-pyridinedicarboxylic series-, Inorganic Chem. Comm., 13(9), 1036-1039 (2010).

7. Belai, Nebebech; Frisch, Mark; Ilton, Eugene S.; Ravel, Bruce; Cahill, Christopher L., -Pentavalent Uranium Oxide via Reduction of (UO2)2+ Under Hydrothermal Reaction Conditions-, Inorg. Chem., 47(21), 101**-***** (2008).

8. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L., -Thorium(IV) Coordination Polymers in the Pyridine and Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid System-, Cryst. Growth Des., 8(8), 2921-2928, (2008).

9. Ziegelgruber, Kate L.; Knope, Karah E.; Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L., -Hydrothermal Chemistry of Th(IV) with Aromatic Dicarboxylates: New Framework Compounds and In Situ Ligand Syntheses-. J. Solid State Chem., 181(2), 373-381 (2008).

10. Dean, Nolan E.; Hancock, Robert D.; Cahill, Christopher L.; Frisch, Mark, -Affinity of the highly preorganized ligand PDA (1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-dicarboxylic acid) for large metal ions of higher charge. A crystallographic and thermodynamic study of PDA complexes of Thorium(IV) and the Uranyl(VI) ion-, Inorg. Chem., 47(6), 2000-2010 (2008).

11. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L., -In Situ Ligand Synthesis with the UO22+ Cation under Hydrothermal Conditions-, J. Solid State Chem., 180(9), 2597-2602 (2007).

12. Cahill, Christopher L.; de Lill, Daniel T.; Frisch, Mark, -Homo- and Heterometallic Coordination Polymers from the f Elements-, CrystEngComm, 9, 15-26 (2007).

13. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L., -Synthesis, Structure, and Fluorescent Studies of Novel Uranium Coordination Polymers in the Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid System- Dalton Trans., 39, 4679-4690 (2006).

14. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L., -Syntheses, Structures and Fluorescent Properties of Two Novel Coordination Polymers in the U-Cu-H3pdc system-, Dalton Trans., 8, 1518-1523 (2005).

Presentations

1. Frisch, Mark; Kulkarni, Santosh; Newman, Amy Hauck; Deschamps, Jeffrey R.; The Crystal Structure of 2-(3-fluoro-5-(pyridinium-3-yl)benzamido)-6-methylpyridinium dibromide. American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2011.

2. Frisch, Mark; Deschamps, Jeffrey R.; Storey, Robson F.; Willard, Rodney L.; The crystal structures of 4,4`-(methylenediimino)bis-1,2,5-oxadiazole-3-carboxylic acid and carboxamide. American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, July 2010.

3. Frisch, Mark; Deschamps, Jeffrey R.; Froimowitz, Mark; Kelley, Charles J.; Crystal Structure of 2-(5-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H- inden-1-yl)piperidinium chloride. American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, July 2009.

4. Cahill, Christopher L.; de Lill, Daniel T.; Borkowski, Lauren A.; Frisch, Mark; Knope, Karah E.; Metal organic frameworks from the f-elements: Challenges and opportunities. 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2008.

5. Liu, Guokui; Cahill, Cahill, Christopher L.; Frisch, Mark; Huang, Jin; Charge transfer and vibronic transitions of uranyl in polymeric complexes. 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2008.

6. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L.; Exploiting the terminal uranyl oxygen atoms: toward higher dimensional compounds. 233th ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 2007.

7. Cahill, Christopher L.; Borkowski, Lauren; Frisch, Mark; Crystal engineering with the uranyl cation. 35th Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Binghamton, NY, October 2006.

8. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L.; The control of the reduction processes to synthesize novel pentavalent uranium compounds. 38th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Hershey, PA, June 2006.

9. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L.; Synthesis of novel uranium-containing compounds in the pyridinedicarboxylic acid system. North East Corridor Zeolite Association, Philadelphia, PA, December 2005.

10. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L.; Synthesis of novel uranium-containing compounds in the pyridinedicarboxylic acid system. 230th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2005. INOR-153. SCI-MIX (Invited Poster Presentation)

11. Frisch, Mark; Cahill, Christopher L.; Synthesis, Structural Systematics and Fluorescent Properties of Novel U-M-H3pdc Coordination Polymers (M = Ag, Cu, Fe; H3pdc = 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid). North East Corridor Zeolite Association, Philadelphia, PA, December 2004.

12. Frisch, Mark; Borkowski, Lauren A.; Cahill, Christopher L.; Synthesis, structural systematics and fluorescent properties of novel U-M-H3pdc coordination polymers (M = Ag, Cu; H3pdc = 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid). 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2004.

13. Borkowski, L. A.; Frisch Mark; Cahill C. L.; Novel U-Containing Coordination Polymers and Metal-Organic Frameworks. Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Program Symposium, National Nuclear Security Administration, Albuquerque, NM, March 2004.

14. Frisch, Mark; Borkowski, Lauren A.; Cahill, Christopher L.; In situ Oxalic Acid Formation in the Hydrothermal U-Nitrobenzoic Acid and U-Cyanoacetic Acid Systems. North East Corridor Zeolite Association, Philadelphia, PA, December 2003.

15. Cahill, Christopher L.; Borkowski, Lauren A.; Frisch, Mark; Gunning, Noel; Design of novel organic/f-metal hybrid materials: homo- and heteronuclear frameworks. Abstracts of Papers, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 2003.

REFERENCES

Jeffrey R. Deschamps

Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6930

Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: abpu61@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Type: Professional

Nebebech Belai

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Phone: 240-***-**** (work)

703-***-**** (cell)

Email: abpu61@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Type: Professional

Christopher L. Cahill

The George Washington University - Professor; PhD Advisor

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: abpu61@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Type: Professional

Damon Parrish

Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6910

Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: abpu61@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Type: Professional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

* Analytical Techniques

- single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), powder X-ray diffraction, ultra performance liquid chromatography (UP-LC), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GS-MS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), fluorescence, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), UV-Vis Spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy (IR), mass spectroscopy (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), optical microscopy

* Synthesis

- Hydro(solvo)thermal synthesis, crystallization, bench-top inorganic and organic techniques

* Computer applications

- Programs: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), WinGX, Mercury, Jade

- Instrument computer software: APEX II

- Online databases: SciFinder Scholar, Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC), American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database, Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD)

* Personal

- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills

- Strong organizational, research, interpersonal, and problem solving skills

- Detail oriented worker

- Highly independent, motivated, and disciplined

Honors and Awards

2008 - American Society for Engineering Education - Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

2005 - National School on Neutron and X-Ray Scattering - Tuition Award

2004 - American Crystallographic Association - Graduate Student Travel Grant

2004 - Benjamin D. Van Evera Memorial Prize - Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

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