Douglas A. Knight

Experience

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  University of Missouri-Columbia

  May 2000 - Dec 2005

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Developed of a series of Copper (I) Coordination Solids using a novel solvent assisted, self-assembly chemistry that led to the formation of 2- and 3-dimensional porous metal-organic extended solids.• Characterized materials via Single Crystal and Powder X-ray Diffraction, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA); FT-IR, Raman, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy.• Investigated various materials’ anion exchange ability through a series of novel NMR methods to fully understand these materials and to indicate the path forward. • Trained and mentored less-experienced undergraduate interns.• Documented results through professional presentations, group reports, dissertation documentation, and peer reviewed journal publications. Show less

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  University of Tennessee, Dept. of Chemistry

  Mar 2006 - Sept 2006

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Synthesized porphyrin-based metal-organic porous coordination solids.• Characterized these solids using Single Crystal and Powder X-ray Diffraction and Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA).• Reported findings via group reports, and journal publications.

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  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  Nov 2006 - Jul 2009

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Developed and synthesized complex metal hydrides for hydrogen storage, specifically involving the synthesis and characterization of aluminum borohydride and the formation of its related adducts.• Fabricated and operated a specialized Schlenk Line designed specifically for the synthesis and manipulation of the pyrophoric aluminum borohydride material.• Characterized materials via Thermal Gravimetric-Residual Gas Analysis (TGA-RGA), Pressure-Composition-Temperature (PCT) Analysis, Powder X-ray Diffraction; FT-IR, Raman, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy; and Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emissions (ICP-AE) Analysis.• Collaborated with researchers and participated in the Metal Hydride Center of Excellence as part of the Department of Energy’s ongoing hydrogen program.• Presented results via professional presentations, group reports, peer reviewed journal publications, and collaborated on the formulation of peer reviewed research proposals. Show less

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  Savannah River National Laboratory

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2013

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Managed a multiple of projects related to the synthesis and characterization of complex metal hydrides, borohydrides, and metallofullerenes for hydrogen and thermal energy storage applications.• Operated and maintained Parr Pressure Reactors, Schlenk Line, specialized crystallization reactors and a variety of other reaction systems.• Characterized materials via Thermal Gravimetric-Residual Gas Analysis (TG-RGA), Pressure-Composition-Temperature (PCT) Analysis, Single Crystal, and Powder X-ray Diffraction; FT-IR, Raman, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy; Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emissions (ICP-AE) Analysis, and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Imaging. • Supervised graduate student interns and other, basic laboratory personnel.• Delivered results by offering professional presentations, and peer reviewed journal publications. Show less

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  Intelligent Energy

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

  Principal Engineer - Fuel Chemistry

  • Identified and tested a variety of chemical formulations and system designs for the optimization of a hydrogen delivery cartridges targeted for use in a compact fuel cell energy system. • Supported system fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning activities for both in-house and fielded systems.• Led the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of a variety of laboratory equipment necessary for a continued laboratory growth and success of our project at hand.• Established and maintained a safe laboratory environment related to the operation of a hydrogen research and development laboratory.• Certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the handling of Dangerous Goods which allows the packaging and shipment of research related dangerous materials. Show less

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  MyFC AB, Stockholm, SE

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Fuel Chemistry Consultant

  • Engaged in the study of a variety of chemical formulations and system designs for the optimization of a hydrogen delivery cartridge targeted for use in a compact fuel cell energy system.• Analyzed data collected and formulated an intermediate conclusion leading to the development of suitable alterations within future experimental conditions.• Periodically communicate accumulated findings to the project team as a whole and discussed possible pathways for the continuation of these studies. Show less

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  Nabors Industries

  Jan 2022 - now

  Research And Development Chemist

  • Utilized a series of high-pressure/temperature reactor systems to fabricate a series of novel materials designed to reversibly store hydrogen.• Use of methods to handle air sensitive materials within an inert and dry atmosphere.• Develop characterization methods suitable for the resulting air sensitive product in order to identify viable materials and learn routes to improved synthesis methods.• Communicate accumulated findings to the project team member and promote meaningful discussions related to the possible pathways towards the improvement of the collective results.• Report finds, as dictated within official documents, including those found in peer reviewed journal publications. Show less