Assistant Chemistry

Daniel C. Finnen

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Portsmouth, OH 45662–2648

Phone: (419) 345–5891 email: adkjap@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MBA, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, May 2009

Concentration in Administration / Management

Ph.D. Chemistry, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, August 1998

Dissertation: Aspects of Transition Metal Chemistry with Bulky Basic Phosphines

(Advisor: Dr. A. Alan Pinkerton)

M.S. Chemistry, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, August 1990

Thesis: Iron–DTPA Chelates as Structural Models for the Iron Site in Soybean Lipoxygenases

(Advisor: Dr. Max O. Funk)

B.S. Ed. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, August 1986

Major: Chemistry; Minor: Mathematics

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research Mentor, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH, 2008–2020

Microwave assisted synthesis of fluorescent polybenzimidazole systems for use as analytical sensors

Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 1990–1998

Synthesized and structurally characterized coordination complexes formed with bulky basic phosphines

Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 1987–1990

Developed iron containing polyaminopolycarboxylates as structural models for the active site of lipoxygenases

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor (2013 – 2020, promoted with tenure in 2013)

Taught lecture / laboratory for Principles of Chemistry (GOB), General Chemistry 1 & 2,

Analytical Chemistry 1 & 2, and Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Assistant Professor, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH, (Fall 2009–2012)

Taught lecture / laboratory for Principles of Chemistry (GOB), General Chemistry 1 & 2,

Organic Chemistry 1 & 2, and Analytical Chemistry 1 & 2

Assistant Professor (One–Year Full–Service Temporary), Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH, (2008–2009)

Taught lecture / laboratory for Principles of Chemistry (GOB), and Analytical Chemistry 1 & 2

Visiting Assistant Professor, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2007–2008

Taught General Chemistry (lecture), Organic Chemistry (lecture / recitations),

Analytical Chemistry (lecture), and Advanced Laboratory

Visiting Assistant Professor, Denison University, Granville, OH, 2003–2005

Taught lectures / laboratories for General Chemistry (modular approach), Organic Chemistry (microscale and macroscale) and Chemistry in Society (liberal arts elective)

Visiting Assistant Professor, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 1998–2002

Taught lectures / laboratories for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry (including microscale)

Chemistry Instructor, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 1998–2000

Taught lectures for General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry (pre–nursing)

and Instrumental Analysis (lectures / laboratories)

Coordinated chemistry sections for Presidential Leadership Academy and Sci Fest

Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 1987–1994

Instructed undergraduate students in General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry (laboratories / recitations)

Chemistry Instructor, Toledo St. Francis de Sales High School, Toledo, OH, 1992–1993

Instructed high school students in General Chemistry (lectures / laboratories)

Chemistry Instructor, Toledo Central Catholic High School, Toledo, OH, 1986–1987

Instructed high school students in General Chemistry (lectures / laboratories)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

American Chemical Society (ACS) Chair Local Section (Central Ohio Valley Section) 2017

American Chemical Society (ACS) Exam Committee (2014 GOB, 2018 GOB)

University Faculty Senate (elected position), Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH 2014 – 2016

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

District Manager, IPI, Toledo, OH, 2005–2007

Instructed users in digital photography operations and provided nationwide technical support

Digital Imaging Consultant / Technical Support, IPI, Toledo, OH, 1998–2007

Implemented new digital imaging hardware and software, maintained and repaired digital imaging equipment

Digital Imaging Director, IPI, Toledo, OH, 1996–1998

Developed digital imaging equipment for use as on–sight photographic operations in conjunction with Kodak

Field Manager, Insta–Plak Incorporated (IPI), Toledo, OH, 1994–1996

Provided on–sight photographic services to major events nationwide

HONORS AND AWARDS

Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium Award (Ph. D. level), 1994

Student Travel Grant, American Crystallographic Association, 1992

ACA First Summer Course for Crystallographers, University of Pittsburgh, 1992

Pauling Prize Honorable Mention, ACA Meeting at Albuquerque, 1993

Outstanding Master's Student Teaching Assistant, The University of Toledo, 1990

Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, The University of Toledo, 1989, 1994

Graduate Student Association Research Grants, The University of Toledo, 1991, 1992, 1993

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

extensive experience with a variety chemical instrumentation and spectroscopy including: AA, GC, MS,

GC–MS, HPLC, FTIR, UV–VIS, CV, single crystal X–ray crystallography, multinuclear NMR (solid state

CP /MAS and solution), thermal analysis (TGA, DSC, DTA)

extensive experience with both IBM and Apple / Mac computers (hardware and software) Microsoft Software (Windows 98 / XP / 7 / 8 / 10; Office 365 and all previous versions 2003 to 2019) VAX–VMS, UNIX, Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, PDF, etc…), SciFinder, Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), Chemoffice Suite, Chemdoodle, Spartan

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Microwave assisted synthesis of fluorescent polybenzimidazole systems for use as analytical sensors

synthesis and structural characterization of novel multidentate ligands such as bulky basic phosphines and polyaminopolycarboxylates as well as the transition metal complexes formed with these for use as biomimetic models, solid / solution state correlation studies, NMR contrasting agents, and environmental remediation

structural studies of molecules utilizing single crystal X–ray diffraction and solid state / solution state multinuclear NMR

green chemistry projects including natural product isolation utilizing supercritical fluid technology and microwave synthesis of fluorescent sensors using no solvents or green solvents,

PUBLICATIONS

"Structures and Spectroscopic Characteristics of Iron(III) Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid Complexes.

A Non–Heme Iron(III) Complex with Relevance to the Iron Environment in Lipoxygenases." Finnen, D. C.; Pinkerton, A. A.; Dunham, W. R.; Sands, R. H.; Funk, M. O. Inorg. Chem., 1991, 30, 3960.

"2,2 –Biadamantane." Mielke, K.; Fry, J. L.; Finnen, D. C.; Pinkerton, A. A. Acta Cryst., 1994, C50, 267.

"Tetra–μ4–oxo–tris(2–propanol)tetrakis[tetrakis(2–propanolato)titanium]tetrabarium." Gaskins, B.; Lannutti, J. J.; Finnen, D. C.; Pinkerton, A. A. Acta Cryst., 1994, C50, 1387.

"[2,3–Di(2–pyridyl)pyrazine–N1,N2']bis(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) Nitrate Ethanol Solvate." Brooks, K. T.; Finnen, D. C.; Kirchhoff, J. R.; Pinkerton, A. A. Acta Cryst., 1994, C50, 1696.

"The Structures of the Bulky Basic Phosphine Sulfides Tris(2,6–dimethoxyphenyl)–phosphine Sulfide (DMPP=S) and Tris(2,4,6–trimethoxyphenyl)phosphine (TMPP=S)." Finnen, D. C.; Pinkerton, A. A. Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon, 1994, 90, 11.

"Multifunctional Ligands. Phosphine–Substituted Cyanofluoroaromatics Including X–ray Molecular Structures of Three Representative Ligands 4,6–(CN)2C6F2–1,3–(N=PPh3)2,4,6–(CN)2C6F2–1,3–(N=PPh2Me)2, and 4,6–(CN)2C6F2–1–(N=PPh3)–3–(N=PPh2Me). Formation of Rhodium(I) Complexes." Li, J.; Pinkerton, A. A.; Finnen, D. C.; Kummer, M.; Martin, A.; Wiesemann, F.; Cavell, R. G. Inorg. Chem., 1996, 35, 5684.

"The Chelating Agent N,N,N',N",N N Triethylenetetraminehexacetic Acid (TTHA)." Finnen, D. C.; Pinkerton, A. A. Acta Cryst., 1997, C53, 1455.

"Photochemical Reactions of Platinum(II) bis(acetylacetonato) with Nitrogen Containing Lewis Bases."

Wang, F.; Wu, X.; Finnen, D. C.; Neckers, D. C. Tetrahedron Lett., 2000, 41, 7613.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

"X–ray Crystal Structures of Compounds Related to Nitrilotriacetic Acid Triamide." (with Max O. Funk,

A. Alan Pinkerton, and Douglas A. Smith), 22nd Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Saginaw, MI, June 1990 (contributed paper, Organic 167)

"X–ray Crystal Structures of Iron(III) DTPA Complexes." (with Max O. Funk and A. Alan Pinkerton), 22nd Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Saginaw, MI, June 1990 (contributed paper, Inorganic 143)

"Coordination Complexes of Cobalt and Lead with Nitrilotriacetamide" (with Steven Sucheck, A. Alan Pinkerton, and Douglas A. Smith), Joint 23rd Central–24th Great Lakes Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Indianapolis, IN, May 1991 (poster presentation, Inorganic 223)

"Structural Studies of Linear Polyaminopolycarboxylate Ligands." (with Max O. Funk and A. Alan Pinkerton), American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Toledo, OH, July 1991 (poster presentation, PE09)

"Coordination Complexes of Cobalt, Lead, and Mercury with Nitrilotriacetamide." (with Steven Sucheck,

A. Alan Pinkerton, Ewa Skrzypczak–Jankun, S. Vijayakumar, and Douglas A. Smith), American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Toledo, OH, July 1991. (poster presentation, PJ17)

"The Synthesis and Characterization of Mercury Complexes with the Ligand Tris(2,4,6–trimethoxy)phenyl

phosphine." (with Jon R. Kirchhoff and A. Alan Pinkerton), 23rd Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Cincinnati, OH, May 1992 (contributed paper, Inorganic 371)

"Structural Studies of Tris(2,4,6–trimethoxy)phenylphosphine Complexes with Group IB Metals." (with A. Alan Pinkerton and Jon R. Kirchhoff), American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, August 1992 (poster presentation, PC06)

"The Structural Characterization of Novel Group IIB Metal Complexes with the Bulky Ligand Tris(2,4,6–trimethoxyphenyl)phosphine." (with A. Alan Pinkerton), American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, May 1993 (poster presentation, PE02)

"Novel Phosphonium Ions Derived From Tris(2,4,6–trimethoxyphenyl)phosphine." (with Li Liu and A. Alan Pinkerton), 25th Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Pittsburgh, PA, October 1993 (poster presentation, Inorganic 306)

"Phosphonium Ions Derived From Tris(2,6–dimethoxyphenyl)phosphine." (with Li Liu and A. Alan Pinkerton), Joint 26th Central–27th Great Lakes Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Ann Arbor, MI, June 1994 (contributed paper, Inorganic 280)

"The Coordination Chemistry of Group 11 Metals with the Bulky Basic Ligand Tris(2,6–dimethoxyphenyl) phosphine." (with A. Alan Pinkerton), American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, June 1994 (poster presentation PIC21)

"A Laboratory Method for Measuring Carbonate Dissolution Rates." (presented by R.V. Emmons – coauthor with R.V. Emmons and E.B. Larson), 2018 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN, November 2018 (poster presentation, # 185)

REFERENCES

Dr. Richard Uram,

Toledo St. Francis DeSales High School, Toledo, OH 43607

(419) 304–4103 email: adkjap@r.postjobfree.com

James Zubricky, Learning Solutions Specialist – STEM

Macmillan Learning, Plymouth, MI 48170

(419) 494–9536 email: adkjap@r.postjobfree.com

GRADUATE ADVISORS

Dr. A. Alan Pinkerton, Department of Chemistry,

The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606

(419) 530–4580 email: adkjap@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Max O. Funk, Department of Chemistry,

The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606

(419) 530–1509 email: adkjap@r.postjobfree.com

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