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Logan James Giles, Ph.D.

Cupertino, CA ***** Telephone: 406-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Education:

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT August 2007 – May 2012 Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemistry

Thesis: “Multi-edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Electronic Structure Calculations of Biomimetic Model Complexes of the H-cluster of

[FeFe]-Hydrogenase.” Advisor: Robert K. Szilagyi, Ph.D. Earlham College, Richmond, IN August 2003 – May 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (with honors) Advisor: Lori Watson, Ph.D. Expertise and Technical Skills:

Advanced Data Analysis:

Analysis of complex data in order to develop and/or confirm conclusions, concepts and hypotheses.

Advanced problem-solving skills in order to troubleshoot and solve difficult data acquisition and analysis Advanced Chemical, Spectroscopic and Analytical Studies:

Acquisition, analysis and interpretation of spectroscopic data from electronic absorption (UV-Vis), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), X-ray Emission spectroscopy (XES), resonance Raman (rR), electron paramagnetic resonance

(EPR), magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) and time-resolved transient absorption to compare to electronic structure calculations.

Chemical Laboratory Synthesis:

Advanced inorganic skills in sample preparation of complexes using standard Schlenk-line and dry box techniques for aerobic and anaerobic samples with complete characterization using many spectroscopic and analytical tools such as: GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR, EPR, MCD, rR techniques. Advanced Theoretical Calculations:

Expert in density functional theory and ab initio wave-function based calculations to determine electronic and geometric structural information, along with reaction mechanisms and dynamics. Grantsmanship:

Authored or co-authored numerous successful grants for research funding.

Ability to present and organize large amounts of information and data in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences and/or high-profile journals.

Computer and Programming Skills:

Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficiency in programming languages: Visual Basic, Python, R, Unix/VI Project Management:

Led and trained a group of 10 personnel in collecting, reviewing, and interpreting large amounts of spectroscopic data Professional Research Experience:

Stanford University, Stanford, CA August 2015 – Present Postdoctoral Fellow Advisor: Keith O. Hodgson, Ph.D. Spectroscopic Studies of Methyl Coenzyme M Reductase, Acetyl-CoA synthase

Spectroscopic research that employs density functional theory, X-ray absorption, and X-ray emission to understand enzymes and synthesized model Ni complexes.

The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM June 2012 – Present Postdoctoral Fellow Advisor: Martin L. Kirk, Ph.D. Spectroscopic Studies of MOSC Family Molybdoenzymes

Research that employs density functional theory, X-ray absorption, and resonance Raman to understand molybdoenzymes and synthesized model Mo complexes. Investigation of Pt Donor-Acceptor complexes

Computational and spectroscopic (vida infra) studies of metal mediated ligand to ligand charge transfer systems. These studies include ultra-fast (ps) and fast (ns) timescale transient absorption of excited state lifetime and dynamics. Logan James Giles, PhD Page 2 of 2

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT June 2007 – June 2012 Research Assistant Advisor: Robert K. Szilagyi, Ph.D. Spectroscopic and Theoretical Studies of [FeFe]-Hydrogenase Biomimetic Complexes

Research that utilizes X-ray absorption spectroscopy and density functional and wave-function based theory to understand a library of synthesized biomimetic model complexes. Theoretical Studies of the Active Site of [FeFe]-Hydrogenase

Computational studies of the electronic structure of active site of the [FeFe]-hydrogenase to order to understand the reactivity and mechanism of dihydrogen uptake and release at the active site of the enzyme. Theoretical studies of magnetic coupling of 4Fe4S clusters

Computational studies of the electronic and magnetic structure of [4Fe4S]2- clusters. Work was accomplished by studying the function of anti-ferromagnetic and ferromagnetic coupling between metal ions. Mentoring Experience:

NM EPSCoR Post-Doc Leadership Workshop, Socorro, NM January 5, 2015 Postdoctoral Fellow

Innovative, intensive program designed to enhance professional skills such as grantsmanship, mentoring, research ethics and effective teaching in higher education. The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Summer 2012 – Present Postdoctoral Fellow

Principal Investigator for Department of Energy facility proposal “XAS Studies of Molybdenum Proteins.” Led the training of graduate students in spectroscopic techniques. This training included workshops that were dedicated to teaching the theoretical fundamentals of the techniques, as well as data management and interpretation.

Personally mentored ten students in various chemical methods, responsible conduct of research and research techniques

Selected Publications and Presentations (Complete List Available Upon Request): 1. Yang, J.; Giles, L.J.; Ruppelt, C.; Mendel, R.R.; Bittner, F.; Kirk, M.L.; (2015) "Oxyl and Hydroxyl Radical Transfer in mARC Catalyzed Nitrite Reduction." Journal of American Chemical Society 137(16), 5276-5279 2. Giles, L.J.; Ruppelt, C.; Yang, J.; Mendel, R.R.; Bittner, F.; Kirk, M.L.; (2014) “Molybdenum Site Structure of MOSC Family Proteins.” Inorganic Chemistry 53(18), 9460-9462 3. Yang, J.; Kersi, D.K.; Giles, L.J.; Stein, B.W.; Feng, C.; Tichnell, C.R.; Shultz, D.A.; Kirk, M.L.; (2014) “Ligand Control of Donor-Acceptor Excited State Lifetimes.” Inorganic Chemistry 53(10), 4791-4793 4. Giles, L.J. (2014) “Multi-edge XAS studies of Metalloproteins, Biomimetics and Donor-Acceptor Complexes.” Invited Talk. Air Force Research Lab, Kirtland AFB, NM. October 9, 2014. 5. Giles, L.J. (2014) “Multi-edge XAS studies of Metalloproteins, Biomimetics and Donor-Acceptor Complexes.” Invited Talk. Argonne National Laboratory, X-ray Science Division. August 22, 2014. Honors and Awards:

Montana State University “Heath E. Freyer Creativity” Award 2007 Outstanding student award granted to incoming graduate students Montana State University “Timothy Swager” Travel Grant 2010 Grant for attending a nationally known conference

Earlham College “Wendell M. Stanley Scholar-Athlete” Award 2007 Award for significant participation in intercollegiate athletics with an unusually high level of academic achievement Earlham College Presidential Honors Scholarship 2003-2007 Merit based scholarship

Earlham College Departmental Honors Senior Capstone – Chemistry 2007

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