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Former Graduate & Postdoctoral Researchers

Kris Kirksey

Completed: M.S. 2021

Current position: Batter System Engineer at Aurora Flight Sciences.

Jessica Shott

Completed: M.S. 2021

Current position: Associate Science Analyst at Verge Scientific.

Dr. Nathan Banek

Completed: Ph.D. 2017, ICPDF 2020

Current position: Chemist at the U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory.

Dr. Ming Zhang

Completed: Ph.D. 2017

Current position: Research Scientist at Vital Materials.

Dr. Kevin Hays

Completed: Ph.D. 2016

Current position: Senior Research Scientist at Zenlabs Energy inc.

Dr. Jonathan Cox

Completed: Ph.D. 2015

Current position: Senior Analyst

Dr. Clifford Cook

Completed: Ph.D. 2011

Current position: Chemical Engineer at Combat Capabilities Development Command Center (CERDEC).

Dr. Chao Yan

Completed: Ph.D. 2011

Current position: Senior research scientist at Tomson Technology

Sumin Li

Completed: M.S. 2010

Dr. Olivera Zivkovic

Completed: Ph.D. 2010

Current position: Senior Research Chemist at specialty chemicals industry.

Dr. Rob Doe

Completed: Ph.D. 2006

Founder & Chief ScientistFounder & Chief Scientist, Pellion Technologies 2009 - 2019

Current position: Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Draper.

Dr. Michael Erickson

Completed: ICPDF 2005

Current position: Battery Materials Scientist at Apple.

Dr. Louie Rendek

Completed: CIA-DCI PDF 2004

Current position: Research Chemist at Harris Corporation.

Dr. Kim Mooney

Completed: Ph.D. 2004

Current position: Director (Office of Quality, Initiatives, and Training); Defense Forensic Science Center

Dr. Jennifer Nelson

Completed: Ph.D. 2002

Current position: Principal at CAMX Power.

Alejandra Echezuria

Completed: M.S. 1999

Sr. Director, Head of Quality Systems at Agios Pharmaceuticals