Nickolas Adrian Martin

59 Chambers Street Newark, DE 19717 w nmartin@udel.edu w 781-626-3422

Education
GPA: 3.226/4.0
Spring 2016

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Skills

Gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, optical microscopy, X-ray fluorescence, Aspen Plus, Matlab, OriginLab, Microsoft
Office, Python, Spanish (conversational)

Professional Experience
Research Assistant, Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation Newark, DE
6/13-Present

Investigating the liquid phase catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural over ruthenium on carbon catalyst

Examining the composition of reaction products using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry

Preparing technical reports in addition to posters for regional and national research symposiums
Project Engineering Intern, SABIC Innovative Plastics Selkirk, NY
5/15-8/15

Improved efficiency of production line allowing for additional $350M per year in sales

Initiated project to upgrade relief valves thus saving the company $320M in maintenance costs and promoting safe operations

Demonstrated knowledge of pneumatic conveying, the management of change process, and root cause analyses
Research Assistant, Institute of Energy Conversion Newark, DE
1/13-3/13

Developed etches to reveal second phases in thin film semiconductors used for solar cell devices

Explored chemistry techniques and characterization tools used for thin film materials

Analyzed solar cell fabrication from materials growth to device fabrication and characterization

Leadership Experience
Treasurer and Co-founder, Deep Roots Outreach Program
9/14-Present

Instruct K-12 students in extracurricular math and science programs to enhance creativity and problem solving skills

Assist in the creation and implementation of 15 math and science interactive demonstrations

Propose annual budget for group and manages weekly expenses for projects
Tier 4 Participant, Blue Hen Leadership Program
1/13-Present

Craft my personal leadership style by attending over 30 workshops in multi-tiered leadership certification program

Led engineering initiative with 4youth Productions, a local non-profit organization

Collaborate with peers to implement math and science high school outreach program on campus
President, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
9/12-Present

Coordinate 16 executive board meetings, 8 general body meetings, and 20+ events for organization annually

Communicate daily with undergraduate body, chemical engineering department, and industry

Improve flexibility by assuming responsibilities of absent officers at any time

Volunteer Work
Assistant 4youth Productions

Created and implemented a 300 page engineering curriculum for this K-12 math and science outreach nonprofit

Attended weekly classes and taught 3rd-8th graders the importance of problem solving and critical thinking
Alternative Spring Break Trip to the Dominican Republic

Assisted in preparing educational resources for the 50 children of the Batey Libertad

Honed Spanish skills through a variety of language exchange exercises

Winter Break Sustainability Trip to Puerto Rico

Sharpened environmental awareness through trail restoration in El Yunque National Rainforest

Instructed 30 children in local ecosystems and sustainability at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Loza and Carolina

8/14-5/15
3/14
1/14

Activities
Wind Ensemble
Saxophone Quartet

2/14-Present
8/12-Present

Awards and Scholarships

Alexander F. Giacco Chemical Engineering Scholarship: Recognized for leadership in engineering

Benjamin E. Herring Scholarship: Competitive award for academic excellence
NASA Delaware Space Grant Undergraduate Award
American Institute of Engineers Wilmington Chapter Sophomore Award

8/14
7/14-Present
5/14-Present
5/14

Research Publications

P. Panagiotopoulou, N. Martin and D. G. Vlachos, Liquid-Phase Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Furfural over
Homogeneous Lewis Acid-Ru/C Catalysts, ChemSusChem 8(12), 2046-2054 (2015). Cover art.
P. Panagiotopoulou, N. Martin and D. G. Vlachos, Effect of hydrogen donor on liquid phase catalytic transfer hydrogenation
of furfural over a Ru/RuO2/C catalyst, J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 392, 223-228 (2014).