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Talitha VanWie

Manor,TX

Summary

Innovative and detail-oriented Materials Scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry and significant post-Ph.D. experience specialising in the synthesis, characterization, and development of advanced materials, including inorganic polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for chemical sensing applications. Adept at driving technology development and laboratory operations, with an exceptional track record in leading R&D teams dedicated to advancing battery recycling technologies and sustainable energy solutions. Skillful in overcoming complex R&D challenges and adept at transitioning research outputs from lab-scale to kilo-scale production.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Technology Development

LanthaSensors
Manor, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Leading a commercially focused start-up R&D team in advancing materials research pertinent to chemical identification and trace detection
  • Collaborated with the CTO to deliver product development plans effectively aligning with technology roadmaps for sustainability and materials recovery
  • Managed program oversight, budgets, and scheduling while ensuring focus on end-user requirements in the field of battery recycling and materials sustainability
  • Provided leadership, promoting knowledge expansion within junior staff, ensuring alignment with best practices in materials handling and innovative research methodologies
  • Developed and characterized metal-organic framework materials, vital to the company’s intellectual property assets in sustainable technology
  • Communicated complex scientific results to stakeholders, ensuring synthesis with organizational objectives and project deliverables.

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
08.2013 - 12.2019
  • Developed novel methodologies for enhancing the performance of materials relevant to sustainable energy applications
  • Mentored students in compliance with stringent safety regulations and contributed to the development of safety SOPs
  • Conducted graduate-level research directly applicable to the development of sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies.

Battery Materials Chemistry Intern

Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
05.2012 - 07.2012
  • Optimized electrodepositing processes for tin-based anode materials, contributing to advances in lithium-ion battery efficiency and lifespan.

Education

Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry -

Vanderbilt University
12.2019

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Chemistry -

University of Saint Francis
05.2013

Skills

  • Nanoparticle synthesis
  • Fluorescence spectroscopy
  • FTIR
  • 3D Printing
  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
  • Air-free chemical synthesis
  • Laboratory safety and compliance
  • Strategic project management
  • Process optimization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Scientific data presentation
  • SOP development

Publications Presentations

  • VanWie, Talitha. "Strategies for High-Performance Battery Anodes via Electrodeposition." Adv. Mater., 2019, 31, 20.
  • Frecker, Talitha M. "Advanced Functionalized Polymers for Battery Application." J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018, 6, 7584-7593.

Timeline

Director of Technology Development

LanthaSensors
01.2020 - Current

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Vanderbilt University
08.2013 - 12.2019

Battery Materials Chemistry Intern

Argonne National Laboratory
05.2012 - 07.2012

Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry -

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Chemistry -

University of Saint Francis

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