Research University

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Chicago, IL 60610

Dr. Martin D. Donakowski

Career Summary: I have analytically examined materials via the below skills on a number of different materials including oxides, chalcogenides, nanoparticles, batteries, optics, organics. I have increased productivity in an industrial setting with production scales of kilogram/month; these materials are used for next-generation batteries. Work does not exist if it is not communicated: for this reason I have published seventeen articles and received the 2013 Reaxys PhD prize as well as multiple NSF grants ($400,000+). I have acted as young scientist chair and council representative to the American Crystallographic Association to increase work communication.

Skills

FTIR /UV-Vis-NIR Electrochemistry Analytic NMR

SEM TEM Production Coordination

XRD ICP-AES Raman Spectroscopy

BET/Porosimetry Advanced XRD, Neutron Diffraction Electrochemistry Oxide, Chalcogenide Nanoparticles GC-MS TGA/DSC

OriginPro, SigmaPlot, Kaleidagraph Excel VBA, Pivot Tables Python/Data Science Work Experience

SiNode Systems 2016 – Present; Chicago, IL

Senior Scientist

• Boosted production capabilities by 4x

• Achieved bulk monthly quantities of next-generation battery material (1kg+)

• Increased battery capacity in collaboration with international collaborators Naval Research Laboratory 2014 – 2016; Washington, DC National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow

Adviser: Dr. Debra R. Rolison

• Detailed the structure of electrode composites by SEM, Raman, PXRD, and analytic electrochemical methods

• Surface-functionalized plug-and-play mesoporous and fibrous carbon materials

• Published three articles

American Crystallographic Association 2014 – 2017; Buffalo, NY Young Scientists’ Interest Group Chair, Council Chair (ex-officio)

• Held 20+ academic sessions to highlight research accomplishments of students

• Spearheaded a new conference session “Career Development” to provide students feedback for resume and interview skills

• Was awarded $12,000 to aid student travel for the ACA conference based on a written grant to the NSF

Northwestern University 2009 – 2014; Evanston, IL

Graduate Researcher

Adviser: Professor Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier

• Invented a new sodium ion battery with use of fluoride anions for high voltage capabilities

• Utilized reducing agents in hydrothermal chemical synthesis of functional oxides

• Derived a new binding isotherm for small molecule-nanoparticle adsorption Universität Duisburg – Essen January 2009 – April 2009; Germany Visiting Predoctoral Fellow

Adviser: Professor Dr. Marcus Winterer

• Invented the first in-situ functionalization of ZnO nanoparticles from the gas phase (termed Chemical Vapor Synthesis). Determined particle size, morphologies of nanoparticles 1435 N. Dearborn c:1-651-***-****

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Chicago, IL 60610

University of Minnesota 2006 – 2008; Minneapolis, MN Undergraduate Researcher

Adviser: Professor Wayne L. Gladfelter

• Synthesized new molecules for solar energy applications.

• Confirmed purity of organic and organometallic molecules via analytic techniques Education

Northwestern University, Evanston IL GPA:3.62/4.00 Advisor: Prof. Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, June 2009 – April 2014 Studies: Optical materials, battery materials, hydrothermal synthesis, solid-state chemistry, magnetism, nanoparticles, semiconductors

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN GPA:3.63/4.00 Advisor: Prof. Wayne Gladfelter B.S., Chemistry, September 2005 – December 2008

Studies: organometallics, zinc oxide nanoparticles, organic synthesis Selected Peer Review Publications (three of seventeen) [Google Scholar]

- Donakowski, M.D. et al. Crystal engineering in 3D: converting nanoscale lamellar manganese oxide to cubic spinel while affixed to a carbon architecture 2016, Cryst.Eng.Comm, 18, 6035. (Invited Article) DOI:10.1039/C6CE00861E

- Donakowski, M.D. et al. AgNa(VO2F2)2: A Trioxovanadium Fluoride with Unconventional Electrochemical Properties 2013, J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 135, 9898. (Highlighted Article) DOI: 10.1021/ja404189t

- Donakowski, M.D.; et al. A Quantitative Description of the Binding Equilibria of para-Substituted Aniline Ligands and CdSe Quantum Dots. 2010, J. Phys. Chem. C, 114, 22526. DOI: 10.1021/jp109381r Selected Awards

• Rising-Star Grant – Council of Scientific Society Presidents (November 2015)

• Northwestern University Commendation for Excellence in Graduate Research (2014)

• National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014 – 2016)

• Reaxys PhD Prize Winner 2013 (1 of 3 winners of 580 international applicants)

• Ludo Frevel Scholarship (2013)

• Cannon Sneed Scholarship (September 2008)

• Heisig /Gleysteen Fellowship (June 2007)

• Dubruil Award for Undergraduate Research (June 2007) Selected Service & Extracurricular Leadership Positions

• Chair – American Crystallographic Association Young Scientists’ Interest Group (YSIG)

• Council Representative – American Crystallographic Association Young Scientists’ Interest Group

• Naval Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Colloquia Organizer

• Developer of “Career Development” Session of the ACA

• BIPmeister Sept 2012 – Sept 2013; hosted weekly inorganic seminars at Northwestern University

• Founding member and Vice-President of University of Minnesota Photography Darkroom Club

• Media Coordinator 2008, MoveOn.org: Promoted employment for solar panel installation.

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