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Bob Butler, PhD

Bob Butler, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Researcher Scientist, Chemist, Mechanical Engineer

  • Education

    • Princeton University

      1989 - 1992
      MSE Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Activities and Societies: The Princeton Planetary Society. Yavneh, the Orthodox Jewish community organization at Princeton University • Explored the reactions of the key specie 1,3-cyclopentadiene in the high temperature Princeton Atmospheric Pressure Flow Reactor• Identified and quantified combustion product concentrations using GC-FID/MS/FTIR.• Developed basic computer model of the chemical kinetics of the system.• Discovered interference with sample integrity.

    • Concordia University

      1986 - 1989
      B.Sc. Honors Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics 3.7

      • Manufactured photovoltaic cells using titanium dioxide electrodes with an adsorbed polyporphorin dye. • Performed and designed laser experiments to evaluate improved efficiency with titanium dioxide-dye combination. • Evaluated experiments in picosecond laser spectroscopy. • Discovered the rare phenomenon that the 1st singlet excited state of permanganate had a faster decay rate than the 2nd singlet state.

    • Princeton University

      1993 - 2001
      Ph.D. Combustion Chemistry 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Yavneh, the Orthodox Jewish community organization at Princeton University • Determined there was a lack of rigorous understanding of the transformation of aromatic to aliphatic species as well as cyclic to acyclic chemistry in flames and engines.• Explored the key species, the cyclopentadienyl radical, by generating it from 1,3-cyclopentadiene in the high temperature Princeton Atmospheric Pressure Flow Reactor• Identified and quantified combustion product concentrations using GC-FID/MS/FTIR. • Developed a computer model of the chemical kinetics and… Show more • Determined there was a lack of rigorous understanding of the transformation of aromatic to aliphatic species as well as cyclic to acyclic chemistry in flames and engines.• Explored the key species, the cyclopentadienyl radical, by generating it from 1,3-cyclopentadiene in the high temperature Princeton Atmospheric Pressure Flow Reactor• Identified and quantified combustion product concentrations using GC-FID/MS/FTIR. • Developed a computer model of the chemical kinetics and thermodynamics of the system and determined the reaction pathway tree. • Based on the modeling results, postulated gas-phase species, chemical equations, rates, and equilibrium properties. • Discovered and mitigated catalytic surface reactions that interfered with sample integrity. Show less

  • Experience

    • Princeton University

      Jan 1989 - May 1996
      Research Assistant

      • Analyzed and modeled hydrocarbon samples generated by the Princeton Atmospheric Pressure Flow Reactor. • Engaged in research and design, data analysis, pattern recognition, fabrication, maintenance, repair, calibration, validation, and quality control. • Authored internal safety and training manual for the reactor and its 440 V power supply, 10,000 degrees plasma torch, vacuum and high-pressure systems, carcinogenic, caustic, cryogenic, flammable, and toxic chemicals.• Published results in the premier international peer-reviewed journal. Show less

    • Queensborough Community College

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2003
      Adjunct Professor

      • Collaborated with teaching and technical team members to insure the best possible student laboratory experience. • Laboratory instruction using smartboard, web camera and traditional techniques to impart the importance of safety, illustrating chemical principles, proper techniques, data taking, and processing. • Lessons included titration, quantitative electrochemical analysis, and pH determination.

    • Pace University

      Jan 2003 - May 2012
      Adjunct Associate Professor

      • Taught Gen. Chem. I&II lab, Phys. Chem. I, Instrumentation lab and Spectroscopy lab.• Trained staff and students on HPLC-UV-Vis (Reverse-Phase), FTIR, Auto-titration, LOD, UV-Vis, GC (Capillary)-FID/MS, 1H-NMR, AAS.• Saved $3875 by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the AAS and GC-FID units.• Perfect safety record achieved by group training of laboratory users.

    • Baruch College

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2015
      Doctoral Lecturer

      • Taught Honors Intro. Chem., Gen. Chem. I&II, and Orgo. Chem. I lab.• Saved department $1825 by providing troubleshooting and solutions for pH meters.• Validated and rewrote methods for wet chemistry experiments in the Analytical Laboratories. • Used Soxhlet (Whiley), distillations, and other extractions. Determined Melting Points, SPG and performed quantitative dilutions and extractions.

    • Bais Yaakov Machon Ora, H.S.

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      STEM Teacher

      • Cross-functional team member consisting of principal, co-teachers, and outside mentor.• Built prototypes using the Arduino Integrated Development Environment to program microcontrollers, read sensors, and drive the electronics.• Tasks completed on time and under budget; achieved by planning, researching, and innovating.• As a team-building contest, students designed and tested bridges. The winning bridge, built out of chopsticks, weighed less than a fifth of a pound and held 200 times its weight! Show less

    • Mesivta of Clifton, H.S.

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
      STEM Teacher

      • Led STEM team to 3rd place ‘Award for Innovation in Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’ (against 432 teams). CIJE Innovation Day, Holmdel, NJ 2019.• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills leading to success in teaching.• Saved school $1399 by converting seven damaged laptops to Linux 19 Mint Operating System.• Troubleshot electronics and C-style programming code. Improved project appearance.

    • Independent Contractor

      Sept 2019 - Jul 2023
      STEM Tutor

      Extensive background in Analytical Chemistry, including training, calibration, troubleshooting, and instrument repair. Expert in Gas Chromatography (FID, FTIR, TCD, and MS) and Chemical Modeling. Safety oriented, in the lab/plant/work site, writing SOPs and training colleagues. Learns systems and software quickly; able to determine root cause of problems and inefficiencies. Can design solutions and plan repairs. Generalist, but able to quickly specialize as needed.

    • Bristol Myers Squibb

      Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
      Manufacturing Associate

      Worked with CAR-T cell cancer treatment manufacturing team. Trained in cGdocP and cGLP efforts. Instructed in joining, and separating sterile cell containers preserving closed-system status, and clean-room pristine maintenance. Educated in data integrity and all safety rules.

    • BioZaq Poly

      Jul 2023 - now
      Scientific Consultant

      At Biozaq, Poly I will be the Information Resource for Formulation, Mechanical troubleshooting, and Processing. Biozaq is the premier manufacturer of water-soluble bio-hazard medical laundry bags that protect laundry machine employees. Biozaq also produces non-toxic detergent pods. I am excited to be part of Biozaq team.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • C14 Certificate of Fitness to be in Charge of a Chemical Laboratory

      New York City Fire Department
      Jan 2004

    • Baruch College Lab Safety Tutorial

      Baruch College
      Jan 2005

    • Preventing Sexual Harassment

      Pace University
      Mar 2003

    • Hazardous Waste Training

      Woodard & Curran
      Sept 2003

    • Hazard Communication and Chemical Hygiene Training

      Woodard & Curran
      Sept 2003

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Handyman

      Issued by Kehillas Bais Yosef on Jan 2010
      Kehillas Bais YosefAssociated with Bob Butler, PhD

    • Handyman

      Issued by Yeshiva Shaarei Simcha Elementary School on Sept 2003
      Yeshiva Shaarei Simcha Elementary SchoolAssociated with Bob Butler, PhD