chemist

James H. Haliburton

*** ******* ****** - **********, ** 19709

E-mail: ********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-haliburton-a7231bb8

SUMMARY:

Experienced, results-driven chemistry laboratory research associate with a rich background in chemical synthesis, characterization, and reaction engineering.

EDUCATION:

8/2000-5/2004 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA-MS in Materials Science

8/1996-5/2000 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA-BS in Chemistry

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3/2008-3/2016 DuPont Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE

Chemist/Associate Investigator

Explored the hydrolysis/depolymerization of lignin

Prepared SO2 oxidation catalysts for sulfuric acid production

Prepared catalysts to improve selectivity of dodecane for the Long Chain Diacid program

Prepared organic & inorganic aerogels for building insulation

Synthesized materials for Next Generation Surface Protection

3/2007-03/2008 DuPont(The Franklin Company), Wilmington, DE

Research & Development Technician (Contractor)

Synthesized polymers for Next Generation Surface Protection

Synthesized polymers for Delrin® Thermal Stabilizers

11/2004-3/2007 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Laboratory and Research Specialist

Lab waste management and disposal

Implemented and maintained chemical inventory/MSDS

New lab worker safety trainer

Participated in ongoing research projects-synthesis of low band-gap polymers(polythiophenes)

8/2000-5/2004 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

•Synthesized photovoltaic polyphenylenevinylene(PPV) block copolymers

•Synthesized conjugated nonlinear optical limiting materials

Summer 2000 Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

•Conducted H2/N2 dilution studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFC)

8/1999-5/2000 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

•Performed laser characterization of conjugated nonlinear optical limiting materials

Summer 1999 Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

•Analyzed different constituents of nitrogen oxide gases using an FT-IR gas analyzer

1/1997-4/1999 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

•Performed compound separation using gel filtration chromatography

•Conducted kinetic studies of the enzyme, polyphenyloxidase

Summer 1998 University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD

•Performed electrodeposition of metallic Cu/Zn layers using an electrochemical cell

•Performed electrodeposition of La/Mn Oxide layers using an electrochemical cell

ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

5/2/2002 Chemistry “Alumni Star,” honoree at the Norfolk State University Science & Technology Annual Awards Luncheon

1/18/2002 Presented poster entitled, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nonlinear Optical Materials,” at the Laser Processing Consortium Workshop at the Thomas Jefferson Laboratory in Newport News, VA

Spring 2001-05 Presented poster entitled, “Novel High Efficient Organic Photovoltaic Materials,” at the annual NASA HBCU/OMU Research Conference at the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH

4/12/2001 Presented research entitled, “Optical Limiting Properties of Derivatized Thiacarbocyanine Dyes,” at NOBCChE 2001 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD

2/5/2000 Presented poster entitled, “Optical Limiting Properties of Derivatized Thiacarbocyanine Dyes,” at the Fifth Annual Student Research Symposium at Hampton University

8/5/1999 Presented research entitled, “Catalytic Reduction of NOx Exhaust Constituents to Nitrogen Gas: Analytical Infrared Methods,” at the Student Internship Programs’ Fourth Annual Student Symposium in Albuquerque, NM

4/1997 Presented poster entitled, “The Localization and Properties of Musa Polyphenyloxidase,” and received third place prize (as Freshmen) at Mid-Atlantic HBCU Research Conference at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

1.Zhang, C.; Choi, S.; Haliburton, J.; Li, R.; Cleveland, T.; Sun, S.; Ledbetter, A.; Bonner, C.; Drees, M. and Sariciftci, N. “Design, Synthesis, and Characterizations of a -Donor-Bridge-Acceptor-Bridge- Type Block Copolymer via Alkoxy and Sulfone Derivatized Polyphenylenevinylenes”, Macromolecules, 2006, in press.

2.Sun, S.; Fan, Z.; Wang, Y.; Haliburton, J., “Organic Solar Cell Optimizations”, J. Mater. Sci., 2005, 40, 1429-1443.

3.Sun, S.; Fan, Z.; Wang, Y.; Haliburton, J.; Taft, C.; Seo, K.; Bonner, C., “Conjugated Block Copolymers for Opto-Electronic Functions”, Syn. Met., 2003, 137(1-3), 883-884.

4.Haliburton, J. and Sun, S., “Design and Synthesis of a New Fluorinated Polyphenylenevinylene ‘SF-PPV-II’”, Poly. Prepr., 2003, 441(1), 890.

5.Fan, Z.; Wang, Y.; Taft, C.; Haliburton, J.; Maaref, S. and Sun, S., “Synthesis and Characterization of a novel block copolymer containing donor and acceptor blocks”, PMSE, 2002, 86, p 47.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:

1.Sun, S.; Zhang, C.; Haliburton, J.; Ledbetter, A.; Bonner, C.; Drees, M.; Sariciftci, N., “Organic Solar Cell Optimizations in Both Space and Energy Regimes: Large Open Circuit Voltage from a –DBAB- Type Block Copolymer”, in Organic Photovoltaics VI, SPIE, 2005, vol. 5938, p 54.

2.Sun, S.; Fan, Z.; Wang, Y.; Taft, C.; Haliburton, J.; Maaref, S.; Ledbetter, A.; Bonner, C., “Block Copolymers for Optoelectronics”, in Materials, Active Devices, and Optical Amplifiers, SPIE, 2004, vol. 5280, pp 253-263.

3.Sun, S.; Fan, Z.; Wang, Y.; Taft, C.; Haliburton, J.; Maaref, S.; “Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel –D-B-A-B- Block Copolymer System for Light Harvesting Applications”, in Organic Photovoltaics III, SPIE, 2003, vol. 4801, pp 114-124.

4.Sun, S.; Fan, Z.; Wang, Y.; Taft, C.; Haliburton, J.; Maaref, S.; “Design and Synthesis of Novel Block Copolymers for Efficient Opto-Electronic Applications”, in Organic Photovoltaics II, SPIE, 2002, vol. 4465, pp 121-128.

5.Bonner, C.; Huey, L.; Haliburton, J.; Sun, S., “Optical Limiting Properties of Derivatized Carbothiacyanine Dyes”, SPIE, 2000, vol. 4106, pp 272-279.

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