Brandon R. Wilson, Ph.D.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
SUMMARY
Dr. Brandon Wilson provides AERMOD Air Emissions Modeling to Mobilenergy, LLC and other waste to energy systems designers and providers. He has worked in construction and conducted research in high‐temperature ceramic processing at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory prior to entering the University of Washington. At the U of W, he managed labs and his work was published in several papers in peer‐reviewed journals. Dr. Wilson is an expert in SEM and x‐ray microprobe elemental analysis, and has been training industry professionals and students to use SEM, as well as performing analysis for local companies since 2006. Brandon was involved in the development of the ATEC technology, including lab‐scale beneficiation of fly ash and the subsequent elemental analysis. Dr. Wilson also has significant overseas experience, having lived in the UAE and Brazil. He has also had the opportunity to do lab work in Turkey, and has always worked in highly international research groups. Brandon is fluent in Portuguese.
EXPERIENCE
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Staff Scientist at TensorCrete, LLC. 2009‐ Present
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Research Assistant, University of Washington 2004‐2010
o Design and execute adsorption and mineralization studies
o Management of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) equipment
o Collaborate in sensor, electrochemical, and biocompatibility studies
o Proficient in laboratory scale microfabrication techniques
o Skilled in compilation and analysis of data using MATLAB, Origin, and Excel
o Direct laboratory assistants
o Train and supervise undergraduate students
o Faculty at regional and national conferences; lecture and poster presentations.
o Represented research group at Istanbul Technical University laboratories
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Consulting 2009‐Present
o AFM imaging of anti‐microbial spray
o High temperature processing and SEM/EDS analysis of fly ash for Tensorcrete
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ASM Materials Camp Coordinator 2005‐2009
o Director of educational outreach program for high school students, including curriculum
planning, logistics, and volunteer recruitment
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Electron Microscopy Trainer, University of Washington 2006‐Present
o Expert in the use of scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM, TEM)
o Train industry professionals and students in use of SEM and TEM
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Programmer, Belhaven Applied Technologies, Kennewick, Washington 2001
o Prototype production in startup company setting
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Research Assistant, PNNL, Richland, Washington 1999‐2000
o Synthesized and analyzed high‐level waste glass for nuclear waste disposal
SKILLS
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AERMOD Air Emissions Modeling
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Electron Microscopy
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Prototyping
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Microfabrication
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Lab Management
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Teaching –lecturer, lab sessions
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Public speaking
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Data management
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Member-American Society of Materials
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The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society
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Materials Research Society
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Materials Advantage
HONORS/AWARDS
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ASM International Scholarship Award, 2008‐2009
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NSF Graduate Student Research Fellowship 2009
SPECIAL INTERESTS
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Fluent in Portuguese