Brendan Graziano

About Brendan Graziano

Synthetic chemist with broad experience in small molecule and polymer synthesis. I am currently a Lead Research Chemist in PPG’s Global Synthesis division in new technologies for electrocoatings, adhesives, and additive manufacturing. I am passionate about leveraging new research ideas to enable more sustainable and environmentally friendly products in the chemical industry.I thrive in collaborative work environments and use connections built with peers to drive projects and innovate in my workspace. I actively seek new opportunities and have extensive leadership experience.My previous research experience focused extensively on studying synthetic organometallic and organic chemistry for bimetallic, multi-functional catalysts containing both Lewis acidic main group elements and first-row transition metals.

Experience

1. PPG

   Present

Education

• Ohio Northern University

  Bachelor of Science - B.S., Applied Physics

  2013 — 2017

• Ohio Northern University

  Bachelor of Science - B.S., ACS Certified Chemistry

  2013 — 2017

• University of Minnesota

  Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Chemistry

• Lakeland Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences A.A.S., General Studies

  2011 — 2013

• University of Minnesota

  Master of Science - M.S., Chemistry

Skills

• Nmr Spectroscopy
• Situational Leadership
• Inorganic Synthesis
• Thermal Evaporation
• Microsoft Office
• Critical Thinking
• Lanthanide Chemistry
• Palladium Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Crystallization
• Oscilloscope
• Optics
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Polymer Characterization
• Laser Physics
• Thermogravimetric Analysis
• Spin Coating
• Gel Permeation Chromatography (Gpc)
• Gc-Ms
• Polymer Chemistry
• Lanthanide Chemistry
• Photovoltaics
• Molecular Dynamics
• Block Copolymers
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Research
• Electronic Structure
• Organic Solar Cells
• Hplc
• Afm