Christopher L. Campion, Ph.D.

26310 Rampart Blvd. Unit F
Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Adaptable and dynamic leader with exceptional skills both as a scientist and as a manager seeks position of scientific leadership. Detail-oriented, outside-of-box researcher seeks a challenging position in emerging science emphasizing sustainable or biomimetic technologies. Globally conscious and knowledgeable in instrument design, implementation and sales. Greater than five years experience in formulations chemistry for varied markets including: water analysis and the lithium-ion battery development industry.

Key Proficiencies

Scientific Administration:

Energetic Project Manager: Extensive experience with documentation management: SOPs, XP, IQ, EQ, OQ, PQ; Excels at project organization (e.g. WBS), scope and risk analysis, timeline efficiency/accuracy. Proven leader and team-player. Scientific writing and presentation skills are extensive; exceptional communicator in and out of the scientific arena.

Scientific Techniques:

Proficient in: Formulations analysis/development, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, multinuclear NMR, synthesis and characterization of organic molecules including various polymerization techniques, vacuum and air-free techniques. Experienced with: polymer analytical techniques (e.g. GPC), fluorescence, and online water analysis techniques (e.g. turbidity and chlorine analysis). Extensive computer skills with daily use of analytical software (e.g. Sigma Plot, Table-Curve 3D, Chem-Office Suite)

Graphics Design and Web Design Techniques:

All pages linked to this one were written by me in HTML with CSS. I am an intermediate user of the image program GIMP. My proficiencies include: photograph restoration and improvement of digital images, web graphics design and generation as well as simple graphics design.

Career Track

Scientist, engineer, customer service representative and salesman are some of the hats worn during my tenure as HF Scientific’s Director of Chemistry. HF Scientific Inc. a small subsidiary of Watts Water Technologies manufactures chemicals and instrumentation primarily for the drinking water industry. I have worked both as research scientist and successful project manager for diverse proprietary products, was technical liaison with diverse clients, worked closely with and managed highly technical consultants (embedded systems and software designers) and provided technical support by direct interaction with customers. During this time my abilities as a supervisor, leader and organizer of scientific research and human capital has been highlighted by the development of a number of new products, some reaching the market now. I have traveled extensively to attend scientific meetings, take part in ASTM committees, be technical attaché at trade shows and meet directly with our customers; all the while keeping a finger on the pulse of the market by carefully watching emerging technologies.

As part of the Engineering division, I began the formulations development for the new product: PoolDoc^TM. I attended and took part in an ASTM round robin which later resulted in a paper.

Participated in the design and implementation of GC methodology for 0₂ quantification within oxygen transport molecules of interest for use in Li-Air batteries

Used various techniques to identify and study the thermal decomposition of organic electrolytes containing LiPF₆ salts while laying the groundwork for becoming an exceptional researcher and lecturer. The mechanism of thermal decomposition was elucidated through the use of multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and GC-Mass Spectrometry. The kinetics and rate laws of thermal decomposition were described in terms of organic electrolytes in the presence of LiPF₆ and LiBF₄ salts. Thermal decomposition inhibition compounds for use in prolonging useful life of organic electrolytes were surveyed. Extended techniques of thermal decomposition mechanism analysis to electrolytes containing different solvent formulations.

Publications

Michael J. Sader and Christopher L. Campion; “Improving Turbidity Measurement Reports – A Round Robin Study” ; ASTM Standardization News, pg. 40 (May 2007)

Christopher L. Campion, Wentao Li, and Brett Lucht; “Thermal Decomposition LiPF₆ - Based Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries” ; J. Electrochemical Soc., 152 (12) A2327-A2334 (2005)

Wentao Li, Christopher Campion, Brett Lucht, Boris Ravdel, Joseph DiCarlo, and K. M. Abraham; “Additives for the Stabilization of LiPF₆ - Based Electrolytes Against Thermal Decomposition” ; J. Electrochemical Soc., 152 (7) A1361-A1365 (2005)

Christopher L. Campion, Wentao Li, William B. Euler, Brett L. Lucht, Boris Ravdel, Joseph F. DiCarlo, Robert Gitzendanner, and K. M. Abraham; “Suppression of Toxic Compounds Produced in the Decomposition of Lithium-ion Battery Electrolytes” ; Electrochemical and Solid State Letters (2004) 7, A194-A197

Brett L. Lucht, Christopher L. Campion, Boris Ravdel, Joseph F. DiCarlo, and K. M. Abraham; “Decomposition of Lithium-Ion Battery Ternary Electrolyte”; Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Batteries: Proceedings of the 204th ECS Meeting, Orlando, FL; 2003

B. Ravdel, K.M. Abraham, R. Gitzendanner, J. DiCarlo, B. Lucht, C. Campion; “Thermal stability of lithium-ion battery electrolytes” ; Journal of Power Sources 9, 119-121 (2003), 805-810

Selected Presentations:

Campion, C.L.; Li W.; Lucht, B.L.; “Decomposition reactions of ethylene carbonate based lithium-ion battery electrolytes”; Abstracts of Papers, 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia PA (2004)

Campion, C.L.; Lucht, B.L.; Li, W.; Ravdel, B.; DiCarlo, J.; and Abraham K.M.; “Influence of Impurities on the Thermal Decomposition of LiPF₆ Based Electrolytes”; The 204th Meeting of the ECS , Orlando, FL, 2003, Meeting Abstracts

Campion, C.L.; Lucht, B.L.; Li, W.; Ravdel, B.; Gitzendanner, R.; DiCarlo, J.; and Abraham K.M; “Decomposition of carbonate solvents in solutions containing LiPF₆”; Abstracts of Papers, 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA (2002)

Affiliations and Awards:

American Chemical Society
Electrochemical Society
Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, University of Rhode Island, 2001
Alpha Chi
Phi Theta Kappa
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Education:

Ph.D. in Physical-Organic Chemistry, 2005, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Advisor: Brett L. Lucht
Title: “An Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition Reactions of Organic Electrolytes of Lithium-ion Batteries”

B.S. in Chemistry, 1999, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

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