Ryan Selhorst
About Ryan Selhorst
Ryan Selhorst is a Research Scientist with a background in Chemistry and Polymer Science, holding a Bachelor's degree from Wright State University and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has extensive experience in both academic and industrial research, focusing on organometallic polymerizations and heterocycle syntheses, and currently works at the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Work at Air Force Research Laboratory
Ryan Selhorst currently serves as a Research Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio. His role involves conducting research that contributes to various projects within the laboratory. The Air Force Research Laboratory focuses on advancing technologies for the United States Air Force, and Selhorst's expertise plays a significant role in these initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Selhorst holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Wright State University, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Science and Engineering between 2013 and 2019. His expertise includes organometallic polymerizations and heterocycle syntheses, along with advanced technical skills in various characterization techniques.
Background in Research Positions
Selhorst has a diverse background in research roles across several institutions. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Wright State University from 2010 to 2013. He then served as a Graduate Student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2013 to 2019. Following his doctoral studies, he held positions as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Research Scientist at Ecolectro, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Most recently, he worked as a Research Scientist at UES, Inc. from 2021 to 2023.
Collaborations and Grant Writing Experience
Ryan Selhorst has developed and maintained both national and international collaborations on interdisciplinary projects throughout his career. He possesses experience in writing academic grants for funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE), which highlights his ability to secure resources for scientific research.
Technical Skills in Characterization Techniques
Selhorst has acquired a broad range of technical skills in advanced characterization techniques. His expertise includes Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and various electrochemical characterization methods such as Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). He is also skilled in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Photolithography, Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Photoluminescence spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy.