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Hire Dr. Jesse K.

United States

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Experienced chemist & chemical engineer focusing on CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, & elastomers) materials.

Profile Summary

Research Scientist responsible for securing and managing materials-based research programs. I conduct basic and applied R&D to develop and commercialize new products and technologies related to polymers, advanced materials, and innovative processes. Current focus includes early-stage R&D (synthesis, formulation, optimization) of CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) materials as well as multi-functional materials for textiles, composites, corrosion protection, energy storage, sensors, and smart/responsive systems. I actively collaborate with government, academic, and industrial partners to develop new materials or to advance technologies. Received my PhD in Chemical Engineering with a focus on responsive polymers for inherently safe energy storage.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ STEM
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Formulation

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Work Experience

Research Scientist

Luna Innovations, Inc.

February 2016 - Present

Engineer II

Siemens Energy

July 2008 - August 2010

Education

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Clemson University

August 2010 - December 2014

B.S. Chemical Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

August 2004 - May 2008

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2018). Surpassing the conventional limitations of CO2 separation membranes with hydroxide/ceramic dual-phase membranes . Journal of Membrane Science.

Jesse Kelly, Yi Zheng, Mark Roberts, Ning Zhang, Terry Walker(2015). Harvesting microalgae using the temperature-activated phase transition of thermoresponsive polymers . Algal Research. 11. p. 90--94. Elsevier {BV}

Jesse C. Kelly, Dale L. Huber, Andrew D. Price, Mark E. Roberts(2015). Switchable electrolyte properties and redox chemistry in aqueous media based on temperature-responsive polymers . Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. 45. (8). p. 921--930. Springer Nature

Jesse C. Kelly, Rishi Gupta, Mark E. Roberts(2015). Responsive electrolytes that inhibit electrochemical energy conversion at elevated temperatures . J. Mater. Chem. A. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Jesse C. Kelly, Nicholas L. Degrood, Mark E. Roberts(2015). Li-ion battery shut-off at high temperature caused by polymer phase separation in responsive electrolytes . Chemical Communications. 51. (25). p. 5448--5451. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Jesse C. Kelly, Mark Pepin, Dale L. Huber, Bruce C. Bunker, Mark E. Roberts(2012). Reversible Control of Electrochemical Properties Using Thermally-Responsive Polymer Electrolytes . Adv. Mater. 24. (7). p. 886--889. Wiley-Blackwell