Trevor Ewers

Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  Jan 2004 - May 2007

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Advisor: Raymond E. SchaakResearch Interest: Synthesis of novel nanoparticle systems exhibiting unique architecture and composition

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2012

  Graduate Student

  Advisor: A. Paul Alivisatos, Department of ChemistryI developed core-shell nanoparticle architectures with porous shells for catalytic applications that demonstrated enhanced stability against sintering and core/shell interactions that led to metal core activation.I served as the group's TEM supervisor (5 years) in charge of instrument training and maintenance. Additionally, I was a NCEM User with access to state of the art electron microscopy characterization tools. Expertise in this area allowed for the collaboration and success of many projects relating to catalysis, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and polymer/nanoparticle hybrid materials.I gained experience using synchrotron radiation for X-ray adsorption (XANES and EXAFS) and diffraction studies as a ALS User. Ex-situ studies I conducted confirmed the structural stability of porous iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticle shells under catalytic conditions.I demonstrated leadership capabilities through the supervision of 4 undergraduate researchers and one masters student researcher as well as instructed three separate chemistry laboratory courses that required the development and management of independent projects for classes of ~26 students. Additionally, I facilitated in the recruiting efforts for perspective graduate students within the Alivisatos Lab. Show less

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  Dow

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  PhD Internship

  I worked on classified projects within the Inorganic Materials and Heterogeneous Catalysis (IMHC) division of Core R&D leading to the internal submission of intellectual property resulting from my studies.

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  Dow

  Jul 2012 - now

  Inorganic Materials and Heterogeneous CatalysisCore Research and DevelopmentAs part of the Dow Research Assignment Program (RAP), I have had the opportunity to rotate between various businesses within the Dow Chemical Company to gain exposure to the diverse chemistry being applied within the company. My experience has allowed me to broaden my skills while contributing towards marketable technologies. During my RAP, I have contributed to projects within the following research groups: Inorganic Materials & Heterogeneous Catalysis within Core R&D (Midland, MI), Interconnect Technologies within Electronic Materials (Marlborough, MA), and Additives within Dow Coating Materials (Midland, MI). Show less

  • Associate R&D Director

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior R&D Leader

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Senior R&D Leader

    Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

  • R&D Leader

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Associate Research Scientist

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Associate Research Scientist

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Senior Chemist

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2015
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  GLAD Employee Resource Group - Dow Inc.

  Aug 2014 - now

  • Global Steering Team Member

    May 2023 - now

  • North American Regional Leader

    Mar 2018 - May 2023

  • Global Culture Change Leader

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Site Implementation Leader

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2017