Christian Contreras, PhD

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About me
Engineer, Educator, Life-Long Learner
Education
- Northwestern University - McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
  2011 - 2013
  Master of Science (MS) Chemical and Biological Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Forum (GSF)
- University of California, Riverside - Bourns College of Engineering
  2007 - 2011
  B.S. Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers, California Alliance for Minority Participation, Materials Research Society, Engineers Without Borders, University of California Leadership through Advanced Degrees,
- Northwestern University
  2016 - 2021
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemistry
Experience
- University of California, Riverside
  Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
  Research Associate at the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, RiversideDavid Kisailus LaboratorySynthesis of novel platinum nanostructures for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Characterization of metal nanoparticles (Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Electrochemical Analysis)Design of room temperature catalyst synthesis Design of Organic Mediated Synthesis of metal catalystsDesign of Biologically Inspired Synthesis of metal catalysts Show less Research Associate at the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, Riverside, Yushan Yan LaboratoryDevelopment of novel electrocatalystsImplementation of novel catalysts into fuel cellsElectrochemical analysisSynthesis of metal and metal alloy catalysts and nanostructures (Pt, Pt/Cu alloy, Copper nanowires)Characterization of metal nanostructures. (Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Electrochemical Analysis)Fabrication of cost efficient Membrane electrode assemblies(MEAs) for fuel cells Show less
  - Research Associate
    Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
  - CCRAA Research Associate
    Sept 2009 - Jun 2011
  - Research Associate
    Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
- Northwestern University
  Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
  Research Associate
  Research Associate, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, Northwestern University-Justin Notestein LaboratoryDevelopment of Novel, Atom-Efficient, High Performing Heterogeneous catalysts. Applications include, Enantioselective chemical production, (Photo)Electrocatalysis, Alcohol Oxidation, etc
- Argonne National Laboratory
  Aug 2013 - May 2014
  Chemical Engineer
- GreatPoint Energy
  Jun 2014 - Apr 2016
  Process Development Engineer
  Catalyst Discovery and RecoveryR&D EngineeringDesign of Experiments, Data Analysis Automation
- Northwestern University
  Sept 2016 - Dec 2021
  Graduate Research Assistant
  Investigate Templating of chiral pores via Atomic Layer Deposition
- Northwestern University
  Feb 2022 - May 2022
  Postdoctoral Researcher
  Studying Mo/C catalysts for polymer deconstruction.
- Numat Technologies
  May 2022 - Aug 2024
  Senior Development Engineer
- Advancion Corporation
  Sept 2024 - now
  Research Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
- Design for Six Sigma Certified
  Management and Strategy Institute
  Mar 2016
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- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  Management and Strategy Institute
  Mar 2016
  View certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Coach
  Issued by American Youth Soccer organization region 735 on Sept 2015
  Associated with Christian Contreras, PhD