NOSA AGBONKONKON, PhD

*** ****** **** *****● Wexford, PA 15090 ● 412-***-**** ● acci2x@r.postjobfree.com

ON-LINE PROCESS /APPLICATION RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ANALYZER ENGINEER

Analytical Chemist with expertise and demonstrated strengths in process instrumentation, on-line process

analyzers design and product development, and in applying effective project management and leadership skills.

Significant achievements in researching and developing new application methods and protocols for on-line

process analyzers that have opened increased sales opportunities worldwide.

Consistently organize and lead teams of engineers and scientists in resolving issues and challenges with on-line

analyzer products and processes including optimization and troubleshooting. Proven successes in evaluating new

and emerging technologies, and then making appropriate recommendations on how to harness them.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMETEK, Inc. (Berwyn, PA) 2007 - 2013

Research Scientist/Technology Expert (AMETEK’s M&A office) 2010 to 2013

Responsible for researching and evaluating potential acquisition targets technologies. Review IP, trade secrets,

technical know-how and general/specific scientific and technology practices vis-à-vis competitors.

• Researched and evaluated Atlas Material Testing weathering technology, useful for long-term stability study

of coating, plastic and other packaging materials for food, drugs and allied products. Research and

recommendation led to the successful acquisition of Atlas in a $180 million deal.

• Researched technology behind O’Brien’s sample condition systems, and recommendation led in part to $175

million acquisition of O’Brien Corp.

• Led successful transfer of X-ray technology from Marble Falls, TX to Pittsburgh, PA. Developed a

production/integration plan for manufacturing in Pittsburgh.

AMETEK PROCESS AND ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS, Pittsburgh PA

Process Application Scientist/Product Engineer ASOMA XRF Analyzer Products, 2009 to 2013

Perform material characterization / surface analysis of customer’s samples and develop a test procedure to be used

on site. Calibrated, commissioned and troubleshoot analyzer. Approve all engineering changes to x-ray products.

• Developed methods, procedures and protocols for measuring Sulfur in fuel, diesel (ULSD) and crude oil

• Researched and developed a quality control application process for monitoring and controlling Zn, Ti and

other metals in the plastic, and Si in coating films and paper.

• Developed methods and protocols for measuring various metals including Al, Se, Zn, Si, Cl, Ti, Fe in

cosmetics and body care products, as well as Fe and other metals in Cocoa.

Process Application Scientist, AMETEK’s Dycor Process Mass Spectrometer, 2007 to 2013

Design and test different analyzer configurations in collaboration with customers, AMETEK’s engineers and

scientists. Develop solutions to needs, troubleshoot analyzers issues both remotely and on site.

• Researched and developed variety of process application protocols for use of mass spectrometry in Steel

industry, quality control in biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical industries, oil and gas exploration (mud

drilling applications), petrochemicals and refinery plants.

• Developed application process method that successfully uses QMS for CEMS/flue gas analysis and BTU/S.G

determination in an oil refinery, leading to sales of over $500 thousand.

• Led engineering effort to research and successfully develop a new method for liquid sample delivery system

for Dycor QMS, working with an outside vendor on this project.

• Successfully commissioned/startup process analyzers and trained customers on MS analyzers.

• Successfully developed a polishing/corrosive resistant and non-fouling treatment for process analyzer parts.

• Trained production personnel/manufacturing engineers on new analyzer designs, technologies and processes.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Provo, Utah 2002-2007

Graduate researcher, researched and developed a theoretical basis for a new analytical separation method called

counter flow ion mobility spectrometry. Then designed, modeled, built and tested a prototype instrument.

• Successfully researched and developed a simple/ powerful model for predicting reduced mobility constants

(k0) for compounds in ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) measurements with minimal computational power.

• Developed a theoretical basis for a new ion separation and detection method of IMS called counter flow ion

mobility spectrometry. Successfully modeled results for this new method that predict resolving power up to

an order of magnitude greater than other IMS techniques.

• Successfully designed and tested a laboratory prototype counter flow ion mobility spectrometer instrument

leading with a team of engineer and other scientist.

OTHER EXPERIENCES 1994-2001

• Nigeria National Youth Service program (NYSC) teaching High School chemistry, 1994-1995

• Missionary for LDS Church (Port Harcourt, Nigeria), 1996-1998

• Supervisor, LDS Seminary and Institute programs (Benin City, Nigeria), 1998-2001

LEADERSHIP/TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Researched and generated data used to develop marketing and sales strategy (Process Applications)

worldwide for Dycor products, working with Sales and Marketing.

• Developed product requirements and specifications, liaising with sales and marketing staff

(domestic and international) and Scientists/Engineers in product development.

• Project Management leadership: New product development based on feedback from customers and

sales/marketing team. Developed product development proposals (PDP’s), then using expertise and

capabilities in Pittsburgh, led effort to develop a new ion source for mass spectrometer, and a new sampling

condition system for on-line analyzers.

EDUCATION

Master’s Certificate, Project Management, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA, 2012

Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo UT, 2007

B.Sc. (Hons), Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin (Uniben), Benin City Nigeria, 1994

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS and PATENTS

• Agbonkonkon, N “Mud Logging in oil and gas exploration: A new frontier for Process Mass Spectrometry”,

Presented at IFPAC, Baltimore, MD, Jan. 2013

• Agbonkonkon, N.; Slapikas, T.; Schertz, T. “Use of Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers For Flue Gas Analysis

in Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCU)”, Presented at IFPAC, Baltimore, MD, January, 2012

• Thomson, J.; Stoker, J.; Agbonkonkon, N.; Iyer, G.; Bronson, T. T.; Savage, P. B.; Linford, M. R.; Husseini,

G. A. “Analysis of 5-chloro-8-methoxy-2-(bromomethyl) quinoline by XPS” Sur. Sci. Spectra 2004, 9, 241

• Agbonkonkon, N.; Tolley, H. D.; Rockwood, A.L.; Asplund, M. C.; Lee, E. D.; Lee, M. L. “Prediction of

Gas-phased Reduced Ion Mobility Constants (k0)” Anal. Chem. 2004, 76, 5223

• Agbonkonkon, N.; Rockwood, A.L.; Oliphant, J. R.; Tolley, H. D.; Lee, E.D.; Lee, M.L.; “Cross-flow ion

mobility analysis” presented at the PITTCON, Orlando, FL, March, 2005

• Rockwood, A.L.; Lee, E.D.; Agbonkonkon, N.; Lee, M. L. “Cross-flow ion mobility analyzer”, US Patent

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