Scott Weigel
About Scott Weigel
Scott Weigel is a Research Associate at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in the synthesis and characterization of porous materials, focusing on industrial applications in gas separation, catalysts, and electronics.
Company
Scott Weigel currently works at ExxonMobil as a Research Associate. He has been with the company since 2009. His role is within the Catalyst Technology group at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering. His work involves the synthesis and scale-up of materials for industrial applications, focusing on processes relevant to the industry. Prior to joining ExxonMobil, Scott worked at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for 12 years, holding the position of Lead Research Chemist.
Title
Scott Weigel holds the title of Research Associate at ExxonMobil. In his position, he specializes in the synthesis and scale-up of materials for industrial applications. His responsibilities include utilizing various techniques such as ion exchange, calcination, powder diffraction, NMR, FTIR, and probe molecules. He works in the Catalyst Technology group within ExxonMobil Research and Engineering.
Education and Expertise
Scott Weigel earned his PhD from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science from 1994 to 1997. He holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, having completed his studies there from 1985 to 1989. He has extensive expertise in the synthesis and characterization of porous materials, ranging from micro to mesoporous materials. His technical skills include ion exchange, calcination, powder diffraction, NMR, FTIR, and utilization of probe molecules.
Background
Scott Weigel's career spans multiple prestigious roles in both academia and industry. He began his professional journey as a Research Technician at Air Products from 1989 to 1993. He then served as a Research Assistant at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 1993 to 1997. Following his PhD, he joined Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. as a Lead Research Chemist, where he worked from 1997 to 2009. Since 2009, he has been with ExxonMobil as a Research Associate, focusing on the synthesis and scale-up of materials for industrial applications.
Technical Expertise and Applications
Scott Weigel is well-versed in various research techniques and applications essential to industrial processes. He has expertise in the development of thin films, sol-gel processes, zeolites, metal-organic frameworks, organometallics, and solid-state materials. His work is applied to areas such as gas separation, catalysts, and electronics. Techniques he regularly uses include ion exchange, calcination, powder diffraction, NMR, FTIR, and probe molecules, positioning him as a significant contributor in his field.