Scott D.
About Scott D.
Scott D. is a Senior Development Chemist at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong academic background in chemistry and mathematics, holding a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and extensive experience in the development of advanced materials and chemical production.
Work at Materion
Scott D. has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Senior Development Chemist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on the development of advanced battery materials and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) precursors. His work contributes to the innovation of materials used in various applications, particularly in the electronics and energy sectors. Scott's expertise in chemical production and material development supports Materion's commitment to providing high-performance materials.
Education and Expertise
Scott D. holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 2005 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Minor in Mathematics from Mississippi State University, attending from 1998 to 2004. His academic background is complemented by a Minor in Physics from the same institution. Scott has expertise in the synthesis and characterization of exotic, air-sensitive, or toxic inorganic compounds, as well as extensive experience in powder X-ray diffraction and the characterization of magnetic compounds.
Background
Before joining Materion, Scott D. worked in various roles that enhanced his expertise in chemistry and materials science. He served as an Inorganic Scientist and Production Supervisor at APL Engineered Materials, Inc. from 2017 to 2019, where he analyzed and developed ton-scale chemical production of molybdenum and boron-based smoke suppressants and flame retardants for plastics. Prior to that, he was a Product Development Chemist at Metals and Additives LLC from 2015 to 2017 and a Lecturer at Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements
Scott D. has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry through his research and development efforts. He has developed additives to improve the performance of lead-acid batteries and has conducted graduate research on the synthesis and characterization of trinuclear lanthanide clusters and their incorporation into coordination networks. His work has implications for enhancing material properties and advancing battery technology.