SUMMARY

Experienced analytical chemist with more than seven years' diverse expertise in
applied spectroscopy and imaging. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in mu
ltidisciplinary environments. Initiated the Advanced Surgical Imaging Program fo
r the U.S. Navy and developed new technology to further evolve research projects
. Flexible and innovative problem solver with an innate ability to factor in mul
tiple aspects of an issue and a talent for rapidly acquiring technical knowledge
and skills. Proven leader with exceptional communication skills. Published auth
or and confident oral presenter.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scientist Silver Spring, MD
Naval Medical Research Center 9/07 - 9/08, 7/09 - present
*Develop and implement the Advanced Surgical Imaging Program that incorporates v
arious modes of hyperspectral imaging to monitor vitality biomarkers using visib
le reflectance spectroscopy, near-infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy.
*Supervise and train team members of varying educational experience, including s
urgical residents and research assistants.
*Secure program funding ($1.4M) with grant proposal assembly and submission.
*Prepare manuscripts and deliver oral presentations for scientific conferences.
Manager Analytical Development Pearl River, NY
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 9/08 - 6/09
*Managed and coordinated team projects, designed new laboratory space, purchased
and oversaw installation of new equipment, prepared SOPs, and participated in c
ompany development of technical courses in chemical imaging and spectroscopy.
*Characterized raw materials, drug substances, and drug products using FTIR spec
troscopy, near-infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy.
*Utilized various imaging modalities to gain a better understanding of polymorph
ic content in active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug product.
*Performed forensic investigations of product contamination and potential patent
infringement.
*Developed spectroscopic models for at-line and in-process monitoring, including
models based on multivariate partial least squares and principal component anal
ysis.
Postdoctoral (IRTA) Fellow Bethesda, MD
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH 5/05 - 7/
07
*Used visible reflectance imaging to study tissue perfusion and oxygenation, spe
cifically, in the kidney during transplant surgery.
*Developed an instrument with both infrared and Raman imaging capabilities for t
he high throughput histopathologic screening.
*Performed Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic imaging on tissue sec
tions to better understand cancerous and normal tissue pathology.
*Studied microdomain size in lipid membranes using FTIR spectroscopy, to learn t
he effects of microdomain size on G-proteins receptors, including rhodopsin.
*Mentored students of various educational levels.
Visiting Scientist Quantico, VA
FBI Academy, 1/05-4/05
*Performed trace evidence analysis on fingerprints using infrared imaging and st
udied infrared imaging of fingerprints on various substrates.
*Performed data analysis on images with ENVI and IDL software and included multi
variate analysis of chemical components.
*Pursued development of an ultra-fast infrared imaging system.
Graduate Research Assistant Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan, 5/02 - 12/05
*Used of Raman microspectroscopy to examine normal and abnormal tissue mineraliz
ation to better understand the chemical composition of bone and cartilage.
*Advanced data analysis performed in MATLAB and GRAMS AI software, including pri
ncipal components analysis and curve-fitting.
Technical Associate Reading, PA
Lucent Technologies, 5/99 - 3/00
*Developed new methods for analysis using ICP-AES to perform trace-metal analysi
s on product wafers, solder, and plating baths.
*Performed water sampling of the plant facilities and polishers, as well as iron
analysis of the water samples via UV/Vis spectrophotometry.
Research Lab Assistant Kutztown, PA
Kutztown University, 1/98 - 8/98
*Investigated the thermodynamics of cyclodextrin complexation using steady-state
fluorescence and phase-modulated fluorescence.
EDUCATION
*University of Michigan, Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 8/00 - 12/04, Ann Arbor,
MI
*Kutztown University, B.S. in Chemistry with a Mathematics Minor, 1/97 - 5/00, K
utztown, PA
*Temple University, 9/96 - 12/96, Philadelphia, PA
*Penn State University, 8/95 - 5/96, State College, PA
QUALIFICATIONS
*Presented more than 15 presentations at regional and national scientific confer
ences.
*Published more than 15 scientific articles, one book, and a book chapter, with
thirteen peer-reviewed publications.
*Inventor on two U.S. patents.
*Proficiency with MATLAB, Unscrambler, GRAMS AI, OPUS, Adobe Illustrator, and Mi
crosoft Office. Some experience with IDL and ENVI.
AWARDS
*Specialized Program for Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer Fellowship, 2001
*William Laurita Chemistry Award, Kutztown University, 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
*American Association for the Advancement of Science (2006 - 2008)
*Coblentz Society (2006 - present)
*Anachem (2003-2005)
*Society for Applied Spectroscopy (2002 - Present)
*American Chemical Society (1998 - 2008)