Paul Roberts
Fernley,NV
Summary
Accomplished Senior Chemical Scientist with a proven track record of leading development of scalable cathode active materials synthesis. Skilled in wide-array of chemical characterization techniques, assay development and enhancing research methodologies to ensure high-quality standards in material science.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cathode Scientist
Redwood Materials
02.2023 - Current
- Lead team of associate scientists, engineers and technicians to developed scalable synthesis of industry competitive high-nickel cathode material.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
- Devised novel doping and coating formulations for enhancing Ni-cathode material electrochemical performance and material integrity.
- Worked directly with plant engineers and material handlers to ensure scalability of R&D formulations to make pilot-scale product to send to customers.
- Simultaneously managed several complex synthesis projects and directly interfaced with major automotive and electronics customers, meeting all defined milestones and strengthening confidence between customer and Redwood Materials.
- Extensive experience with hands-on work and training of various inorganic characterization techniques including XRD, SEM, EDS, ICP-OES, BET.
- Piloted initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems using well-established DOE practices and facilitated incorporating these techniques as standard practice in the broader R&D team.
- Worked with design engineers and architects to build modern solid-state synthesis lab to expand company R&D efforts.
Associate Material Engineer
Tesla
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead small team of R&D technicians and interns on the solid-state synthesis and characterization of Fe-based cathode material.
- Independently drafted all standard work instruction documentation for new cathode material lab including synthesis protocols and characterization workflows.
- Worked directly with material scientists and analytical chemists to enhance understanding of our product with the intent of fast and effective scale-up of R&D cathode formulations toward production-scale.
- Trained various members of R&D team on various material analytical equipment including XRD, SEM, EDS, ICP-OES, BET
- Produced product reports and summarized DOE results to regularly report to management on progress of the team.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Texas Southwestern
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Develop and optimize the in-vivo expression, multi-step purification and characterization of various recombinant human enzymes and in-vitro RNA.
- Independently planned and executed enzymatic assay studies to characterize enzyme action relative to the presence of endogenous RNA-partner sequences.
- Experience with use and training other research members in enzyme characterization through crystallography, SDS-page analysis and cryo-electron microscopy.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Lead Undergraduate Research Assistant
Utah State University
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Participated in multi-step organic syntheses to produce aminoglycoside derivatives for anti-bacterial and anti-fungal applications.
- Developed skills in various organic chemistry characterization methodologies, including HPLC, NMR and mass spectroscopy.
- Trained fellow undergraduate research members in lab workflow, participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
- Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, leading to several peer-reviewed publications and presented research findings at university events.
Undergraduate Research Intern
Brigham Young University
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Optimized block co-polymer formulations to facilitate bilayer and micro-versicle formation in various aqueous conditions.
- Worked closely with faculty mentors and graduate students to refine hypotheses, enhance DOE and optimize protocols.
- Gained hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and techniques including DLSA, NMR and optical microscopy.
- Presented research findings at university research conference to showcase the team''s innovative work.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry And Biophysics
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, TX04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2020
Skills
Laboratory techniques: XRD, ICP-OES, BET, SEM, EDS, NMR, Cryo-EM
Material Analysis: Smartlab Studio, Vesta, Geneious
Data Analysis and Reporting: JMP, Minitab, Python
Timeline
Senior Cathode Scientist
Redwood Materials
02.2023 - Current
Associate Material Engineer
Tesla
04.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Texas Southwestern
05.2020 - 04.2022
Undergraduate Research Intern
Brigham Young University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Lead Undergraduate Research Assistant
Utah State University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Chemistry And Biophysics
University of Texas Southwestern
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Utah State University
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