Michael Vagnini
Research Chemist ◦ Community Educator and Project Team Leader ◦ Diversity and Inclusion Resource
- Role
- Associate Research Scientist at DuPont
- Location
- Midland, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Vagnini
10+ years as a research chemist for Dow Chemical and DuPont, leading project teams as an…
Experience
Associate Research Scientist
Feb 2018 — Present · Midland, MI, US
Served as analytical focal point across multiple research sites, managing the chemical characterization of reverse osmosis / nanofiltration membranes, ion exchange resins, and other R&D materials in the business unit• Established ICP-OES and microwave digestion capabilities for quantifying metals in high-profile lithium extraction projects, including with Vulcan Energy Resources and the American Battery Technology Co.(enabling a $57MM pilot plant grant)• Developed key analytical methods for understanding structure-function relationships in next-generation membrane technology, bringing together experts in NMR, separations, pyrolysis, surface spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry• Delivered critical analyses for sustainability, including development of a method to quantify cyclic siloxanes in OxyMem fibers (EU REACH regulations) and the salvaging of nearly $1MM in raw materials for ion exchange via impurity identification• Led the Core Analytical Sciences Ph.D. hiring process for Midland and Wilmington sites, training interviewers and hosts, screening candidates for onsite interviews (from as many as 275 applications), and organizing interview teams and meetings for onsite candidates (20••••22)
Skills
- Nmr
- Infrared Spectroscopy
- Uv-Vis Spectroscopy
- Originlab
- Mass Spectrometry
- Science
- Hyperchem
- Glovebox and Air-Free Chemistry
- Nmr Spectroscopy
- Uv/Vis
- Gc-Ms
- Hplc-Ms
- Nanosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
- Organic Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Characterization
- Spectroscopy
- Igor Pro
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Hplc
- Ir Spectroscopy
- Electrochemistry
- Microsoft Office
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