J. Dalton York Page 5
J. Dalton York
EDUCATION
Yale University
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, 3.65 GPA (approximate) 2008
Advisor: Abbas Firoozabadi, Director, Reservoir Engineering Research Institute (Palo Alto, CA)
Dissertation: Experimental and Theoretical Developments in Hydrate Anti-Agglomeration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. Chemical Engineering, 3.45 GPA 2004
Thesis: Design, Modeling, and Quantification of an Integrated Ammonia Combustion and reforming device (Richard I Masel, Advisor)
Tennessee Technological University (TTU)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, 3.90 GPA 2001
summa cum laude, in cursu honorum
Minors: English, Chemistry, and Math
Mount Juliet High School ( top 10%, AP classes, several clubs/societies ) 1995
Honors, AWARDS, & Achievements
Sigma Xi induction, TTU Chapter 2009
University Fellow, Yale University 2004 – 2005
Tau Beta Pi Fellow, University of Illinois 2001 – 2002
Eagle Scout Rank, BSA 1995
NSF Young Scholars Intro to Computers and Engineering ( at TTU; 1 of 50 chosen from US ) Summer 1994
SELECT EXPERIENCE ( Research/Engineering/Teaching )
Riverdale High School ( Murfreesboro, TN )
Full-Time, Certified Teaching Position August 2011 - present
Courses Taught: Honors & AP Physics; Standard & Honors Physical Science
Service: Co-Coach for the Science Olympiad team; Prom Chaperone; Rugby program sponsor
Awards: several Nissan-BEP Mini-Grants awarded
Ecoles de Mines des Paris ( Fontainebleau, France )
[collaboration with Reservoir Engineering Research Institute / Yale University]
Postdoctoral Research Associate July 2010 – September 2010
∙Researched effectiveness of rhamnolipid biosurfactant formulations (other surfactants also) as
gas hydrate anti-agglomerant (AA) for methane hydrate systems:
-Utilized novel high-pressure apparatus for hydrate analysis
-Directed personnel for appropriate modifications ( data acquisition, calibration ) required in AA testing
Tennessee Technological University – Center for Manufacturing Research
Research Assistant Professor June 2009 – May 2010 ∙Primarily continuation of R & D work in previous role:
-Supervision of Ph.D., M.S. student (continued from previous position), and 2 summer ’09 researchers
-Identified phenomena relevant to Direct Methanol Fuel Cell improvement ( membrane/catalyst )
-Successful in-situ sol-gel synthesis of sulfated zirconia in Nafion membranes (solo work)
-Successful high-pressure reactor design (materials synthesis project initiated independently)
-Continued support role for Advanced Portable Power Institute (APPI) project
[ assisted with control model problem-solving ]
Tennessee Technological University – Center for Manufacturing Research
R & D Engineer II Dec 2008 – May 2009
∙Membrane development for Intermediate Temperature and Direct Methanol Fuel Cells ( DMFC ) for DoD-supported project (grant retained at TTU after original PI departed):
-Developed material preparation/testing procedures ( without prior knowledge )
-Novel materials R&D: reproduced co-ion conducting ceramic & initiated work on practical material for use as novel DMFC membrane additive
∙Support role on solid oxide fuel cell stack design modeling as part of APPI
[ Conducted extensive literature review ]
Yale University
Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2004 - Sept 2008
∙Dissertation research on hydrate anti-agglomeration:
-Theoretical analysis utilizing thermodynamic/macromolecule theory
-Designed and built ( aided by machine shops ) screening apparatus from scratch
-Visual observation (for agglomeration state), crystallization/dissociation, and emulsion stability experiments conducted with model mixtures and various surfactants (with focus on rhamnolipid biosurfactant), low alcohol co-surfactant concentrations, brine variations, and different model oils
∙Statistical optimization for specific pore radius outcome in Co-impregnated MCM-41 zeolite catalyst:
-Synthesized sample design set; contributed physical and statistical analysis (during single-semester project in Prof. Haller’s lab).
Illinois State Geological Survey
Research Staff Jan 2004 – July 2004
∙Experiments/modeling of used-tire conversion into mercury oxidation catalyst
∙Thermodynamic calculations to identify new mercury sorbents
∙Designed/built own version of previously-developed fluidization process for separating residual carbon from fly ash for mercury collection analysis
University of Illinois
Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2001 – May 2004
∙Empirical design and analysis of micro-chemical ammonia catalytic combustion/reforming device:
-Teamed with student for design; solo FTIR analysis (designed/built setup)
-Excel/VBA modeling (successful demonstration of concept)
∙Synthesis of attractive selenium-based sorbents for mercury capture
Condea Vista/Georgia Gulf (Aberdeen, MS)
Environmental Engineering Cooperative Education Student Dec 1998 – May 2000
∙Successful wastewater/air emissions and solid waste management in raw PVC plant
∙Trained incoming co-op student
∙Design project for process pump seal/wash water separation (made recommendations)
Tennessee Technological University – Physics / Geology Depts.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Sept 1996 – Dec 2000
∙Laboratory Instructor for Geology for Engineers lab Spring ’97 – Dec ’00:
-Supervisor: Dr. Hugh Mills
-Fully responsible for own section ( fully successful in duties ) during the last 4 of the 5 semesters involved
∙Laboratory Teaching Assistant for 3 trigonometry-based physics labs Fall ’96 - Spring’97:
-Supervisors: Dr. John Wells and Dr. David Murdock
skills
Technical: experimental design and analysis, materials synthesis and characterization, wide range of chemical/physical analysis techniques, data acquisition systems, excellent laboratory/chemistry skills
Computer: computation ( FORTRAN, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Visual C++ ); statistical analysis ( JMP & Minitab ); various CAD programs; Microsoft Office; working knowledge of various other software ( including Windows & Mac operating systems )
Organizational/Teaching: leadership, technical writing, interpersonal, multi-tasking, creative problem solving
Proposals Submitted
Oak Ridge National Lab User Proposal – Center for Nanophase Material Sciences/SHaRE
Optimization of Sulfated-Zirconia Effects in Anode and Nafion Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells [Proposal ID: CNMS2010-029] York, J.D.; Rice-York, C.A.; Beravelli, S.
Declined 11/24/09
NSF (CBET) – Collaborative Research: Electrooxidation of Small Chain Alcohols by Catalytically Enhanced Bifunctional Reactivity for Fuel Cells [FASTLANE ID: 1033958] Rice-York, C.A.; York, J.D.; Gold, S.A.
Declined 07/28/10
BEP Mini-Grant ( through Nissan / Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce ) – Fuel Cell Vehicle Prototype
Awarded April 2012 ( for 2012-2013 Academic Year )
BEP Mini-Grant ( through Nissan / Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce ) – Force-Plate Physics
Awarded November 2012 ( for 2012-2013 Academic Year )
BEP Mini-Grant ( through Nissan / Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce ) – Waves & Sound
Awarded November 2013 ( for 2012-2013 Academic Year )
BEP Mini-Grant ( through Nissan / Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce ) – Physics Explorations with GoPro Cameras
Awarded November 2016 ( for 2012-2013 Academic Year )
service
∙Volunteered as mentor in NSF-sponsored RETainUS program (grant# 0908672) at TTU, Summer ’09 - ‘10
∙Volunteer judge for Connecticut Science Fair (Physical Sciences division), ’06 - ‘08
∙Volunteer Calculus tutor ( TTU Honors Program ), Fall 1996
PUBLICATIONS AND PAtents
Two Legacy Cycle Modules in Math and Chemistry for High School Students Based on Fuel Cell Technology
Abdelrahman, M.; Rice-York, C.A.; York, J.D.; Sircy, R.; Stowers, C. AC 2010-778.
ASEE 117th Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, Lousiville, KY, June 20-23 2010
Effect of Brine on Hydrate Anti-agglomeration
York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. Energy Fuels, vol. 23, 2937-2946 2009
Alcohol Co-surfactants in Hydrate Anti-agglomeration
York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. US Provisional Patent Appl 61/031199, Renewed 2008, 2009
[Yale University submitted full patent application, 03-23-10]
Alcohol Co-surfactants in Hydrate Anti-agglomeration
York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. J. Phys. Chem. B vol. 112, 10455-10465 2008
Comparing Effectiveness of Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant with a Quaternary Ammonium Salt Surfactant for Hydrate Anti-agglomeration
York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. J. Phys. Chem. B vol. 112, 845-851 2008
The Effects of Anti-agglomerants on the Interactions Between Hydrate Particles
Anklam, M.R.; York, J.D.; Helmerich, L.; Firoozabadi, A. AIChE J. vol. 54, 565-574 2008
Statistical Design of C10-Co-MCM-41 Catalytic Template for Synthesizing Smaller-Diameter Single Wall Carbon Nanotube
Yang, Y.; York, J.D.; Xu, J.; Lim, S.; Chen, Y.; Haller, G. Micropor Mesopor Mat vol. 86, 303-313 2005
Select Presentations
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Performance Enhancement with Segregated Sulfated Zirconia-Nafion Composite Membranes
York, J.D.; Beravelli, S. (Speaker); Rice-York, C.A.
Paper 277d, AIChE Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT. November 9, 2010
Novel Effects of Sulfated-Zirconia in Nafion Membranes for DMFCs
York, J.D. (speaker); Beravelli, S.; Sircy, R.J.; Bauskar, A. S.; Rice-York, C.A. Paper 662a,
AIChE Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 13, 2009
Novel Effects of Sulfated-Zirconia in Nafion Membranes for DMFCs
York, J.D. (speaker); Beravelli, S.; Sircy, R.J.; Bauskar, A. S.; Rice-York, C.A. Paper 1095,
216th ECS Meeting. Vienna, Austria. October 8, 2009
Gas Hydrate Plug Inhibition via Surfactants: Theoretical Framework (Invited)
York, J.D. Research Seminar Series (Tennessee Technological University - ChE Dept.).
Cookeville, TN. September 29, 2009
Effectiveness of Biosurfactant and Quaternary Ammonium Salt as Hydrate Anti-Agglomerants: Effect of Model Oil Concentration, Methanol as Co-surfactant, and Salinity
York, J.D.(speaker); Firoozabadi, A. Paper 735f, AIChE Annual Meeting.
Philadelphia, PA. November 21, 2008
Theoretical Framework for Anti-Agglomeration in Hydrates
York, J.D. (speaker); Firoozabadi, A. Paper 225g, AIChE Annual Meeting.
San Francisco, CA. November 14, 2006
An Investigation of Early Age Curing Behavior and Pore Water Development in Blended Cement Mixtures
York, J.D.(speaker); Biernacki, J.J.
AIChE Southern Regional Conference. Clemson, SC. April 21, 2001
OTHER INVOLVEMENT/ACTIVITIES
Various Honor Societies while a student ( including positions of President, Secretary )
Athletics ( TTU Rugby 1996-1998, Softball playing/coaching at UIUC, Tee-Ball Coach, exercise & health )
Outdoors ( Hiking/Camping/Backpacking, Gardening, Environment/Conservation via several organizations )
Music ( Violin/Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Singing )
Home Improvement
Two children ( Owen, 12 & Courtney, 10 )