Eric Hill
Microbiologist/Chemical Engineer and Creator of #XC_Sabermetrics
- Role
- Microbiologist Chemical Engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Location
- Kennewick, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Hill
Eric Hill is a product of the community college system. As a junior in high school, he…
Experience
Microbiologist Chemical Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Jan 1999 — Present · Richland, WA, US
I run an intensive care unit for microbes called the Microbial Cell Dynamics Laboratory (MCDL) where we use controlled cultivation to study the limits of biology, and how life works. I invent and run life-support machines for microbes to support their growth in extreme conditions. I\'ve invented 7 generations of photobioreactors, including the bioreactor that holds the record for the fastest growing phototroph (doubling time of 1.9 hours). I\'ve developed methods to adapt phototrophs for ultra-fast growth, and maximum productivity. We have developed technologies for the production of biofuels, and use the MCDL to do fundamental research on microbial physiology. We used the MCDL to discover the conditions where microbial nanowires are formed. This work has been the basis of the emerging field of Electro-microbiology. I\'m an expert in designing and operating bioreactors for the growth of microbes. I\'ve established safety protocols, mentored other staff, ensured environmental compliance, served on safety committees, obtained permits for work, handled disposal of waste, and managed projects.
Education
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
2000 — 2001
Big Bend Community College
Civil Engineering Technologist, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
1993 — 1995
Big Bend Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), General Studies
1996 — 1998
Columbia Basin College
Associate of Applied Science, Analytical Chemistry
1998 — 2000
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Science
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Assay Development
- Biofuels
- Bioreactor Design
- Biotechnology
- Inventor
- Mentoring
- Project Management
- Research
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Biological Safety
- Autocad
- Environmental Health
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Conflict Resolution
- Environmental Science
- Safety Training
- Science
- Bioreactor
- Environmental Law
- Microbial Cultivation
- Data Analysis
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