Lance Baird 410 Jasper StreetBaltimore, MD 21201(301)-395-7168lbaird14@gmail.com

Objective Cross-disciplinary, team-based research and technology development has been the pillar of my career for the past nine years. I can both lead a project and effectively work as part of a team. I have research expertise in nanomaterials for energy storage and power delivery, composite materials, coatings, electroplating, inorganic synthesis, and analytical chemistry skills for contamination control. I am seeking new avenues to grow, specifically towards a position in the field of materials science.

Education Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MDMasters of Science in Materials Science and Engineering – (Projected May 2016)

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TNBachelor of Science in Chemistry and minor in Mathematics – May 2006, GPA 3.64/4.0

Professional Experience

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryMaterials Scientist, Research and Exploratory Development Department – 2006 to present Collaborate with JHUAPL’s space department on materials testing and contamination

analysis for the Astrobiology, Solar Probe, and Stereo missions. Develop aerospace coatings and appliqué for signature control. Apply modern tube furnace techniques to generate inorganic compounds with novel

electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. Perform reactions with silane, polyurethane, and epoxy chemistries on a daily basis. Synthesize composite materials based on kevlar epoxy systems, nanofibrous cellulose,

and electrospun poly(ethylene terephthalate) for ballistic and water purification purposes.

Characterize materials with an array of analytical instruments. Manage a four person group studying the effects of microcapsule formulation on the

self-healing properties of OEM coatings. Designed a new self-healing paint additive that will be incorporated into MIL-SPEC

standards for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program. Utilize modern polymerization techniques (RAFT and ATRP) to generate unique block

copolymers. Mentor high school students and new hires. Active board member of the JHUAPL Chemical Safety Committee.

Polymer Science Department, University of Southern MississippiChemistry NSF Internship, summer 2005 Assisted in the research of novel plant based polymers for use as coatings. Laboratory tasks included: polymer synthesis, recrystallization, extraction, and NMR

sample preparation. Performed IR and NMR analysis of solution copolymerization products.

Chemistry Department, Iowa State UniversityChemistry NSF Internship, summer 2004 Conducted computational research on diamagnetic materials. Learned FORTRAN 77 coding techniques. Gained experience using Linux systems.

Professional Skills

Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MINITAB 14, OPUS, JMP, and ChemDraw.

Experienced user for analytical instruments: FTIR, GC-MS, NMR, HPLC, UV-VIS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRD, SEM, TGA, DSC, DMA, and Instron.

Publications Synergy between galvanic protection and self-healing paints. Langmuir, 2015, 31 (38), pp 10610-10617.

Robust composite-shell microcapsules via Pickering emulsification. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2015, 7 (13), 7315-7323.

Surfactant sculpting of biologically inspired hierarchical surfaces. Soft Matter, 2013, 9 9857.

Liquid Filled Microcapsules.  ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2012, 4, 2406−2412.  Self-Healing Coatings with Galvanic Protection.  Paint and Coatings Industry, March 1,

2012.  Dipolar assembly of ferromagnetic nanoparticles into magnetically driven artificial cilia.

Soft Matter, 2010, 6, 602-609. Metal Nanotubes and their Applications in Micro Power Sources. Electrochemistry Society

Transactions 16 (26), 73 (2009). Astrobiological Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensors. Planetary and Space Science,

Volume 57, Issue 7, June 2009, p. 846-853.

Speeches Synthesis of a solvent processable hydrogel for use as an anti-fouling and drag reducing coating. Fall 2014 American Chemical Society meeting (oral presentation).

Silane encapsulated microcapsules for use in self-healing coatings. Spring 2013 American Chemical Society Convention (oral presentation).

Polyfibroblast: A Self-Healing and Galvanic Protection Additive. 2011 Polymers Gordon Research Conference, South Hadley, MA (poster presentation).

Microencapsulation of Reactive Monomers within a Metallic Shell. March 2010 American Chemical Society (oral presentation).

Nanoscale Assembly of Actuating Cilia-Mimetic Array. March 2009 American Physical Society (oral presentation).

Astrobiology Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Research, 39th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston, TX (2008). (poster presentation).

Vegetable Oil Macromonomers, 231st ACS Conference 2006, Atlanta, GA (poster presentation).

Patents Thin Film Electrodes. Patent # US8,574,767B2 (Nov. 5, 2013).

High Energy Density Li-Ion Battery Electrode. Patent # US20130220817 A1 (Aug 29, 2013).

Physiologically Responsive Polymers. Patent # US20100209516 A1 (Aug 19, 2010).

Awards and Honors

JHUAPL Inventor of the Year Award, Physiologically Responsive Polymers (2009).

Professional Membership

American Chemical Society (2006-present)

Secretary, MD Chapter American Chemical Society (2009-2010)

American Physical Society (2009-2011)

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