710 Airport Road                                                                                                                                                  8 Mindy Drive

                Apt. F7                                                                                                                                                                   Moorestown, NJ 08057

                Chapel Hill, NC 27514                                                                                                                                          (856) 235-5141

                (757) 810-5055                                                                                                                                                       ethanthunt@juno.com       

        Thomas Chen

                EDUCATION              University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC                              2003-2005

                                                      M.S., Analytical Chemistry, Anticipated May 2005

                                                      Advisor: Professor Malcolm D. E. Forbes

                                                      Dissertation Title: 193 nm Photochemistry of Persulfate in Aqueous Alcohol Solutions.  Redox and Abstration Processes

 

                                                      College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA                                                  1999-2003

                                                      Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

                                                      GPA: 3.4847     GPA in major: 3.8565

                                         Advisor: Professor Gary W. Rice                               

                                                            

            Research                Graduate Research Assistant                                                                                     Summer 2004-present

                Experience             University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

·            Photochemistry induced hydrogen abstraction in aqueous environment

·            Photodegradation of novel photoresists for 193 nm traditional and

                                                                immersion lithography

·            Oxygen concentration dependence of steady-state electron paramagnetic

                                                                resonance (SSEPR) line shape of nitroxide

 

                                                      Undergraduate Researcher                                                                                         Summer 2001-Spring 2003

                                                      College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

·            Instrumentation and method development of GC-HDD for enhanced

detection of halogenated organic compounds in water

·            Heavy metal analysis in river sediments and fish using FAA/GFAA

 

                                                    Chemistry Lab Intern                                                                                                     Summer 2000 and

                                                      Portascience Inc. BCC, JFK Center, Willingboro, NJ                                           Winter 2001

·            Studied the property of different materials under various treatments

          for the development of portable clinical and home-test devices 

·            Performed stability study on a blood coagulation monitoring device                       

 

            Teaching                 Private Tutor                                                                                                                  Fall 2000-present               

                EXPERIENCE         University Instructors, Richmond, VA

·            Tutored college and high school students in fields of

          math (through calculus) and sciences (chemistry & physics)

 

                                                      Teaching Assistant                                                                                                       Fall 2003-Spring 2004

                                                      University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

·            Instructed 2 semesters of laboratory in analytical chemistry

          and organic chemistry

·            Monitored experimentation and student safety

·            Corrected and provided feedbacks to laboratory reports

 

                                                      Student Teaching                                                                                                          Spring 2003

                                                      College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

·            Taught 8 weeks of chemistry at a local high school

·            Planed curriculum and in class experimentations/activities

·            Wrote and graded problem sets and tests

                                                     

                                         Volunteer Chemistry Tutor                                                                                        Fall 2000-Spring 2003

                                                      College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

·            Tutored students in chemistry (general chemistry through

          organic chemistry II)

                                                     

                                                     

                                                     

                                                      Vacation Bible School Camp Counselor                                                                   Summer 1999

                                                      First Presbyterian Church, Moorestown, NJ

·            Assisted the teachers in leading the children in bible stories,

                                                                crafts, and other activities

                                        

                                                      Laboratory Assistant                                                                                                    1998-1999

                                                      William Allen Middle School, Moorestown, NJ

·            Helped the science teacher to prepare solutions, setup laboratory

          equipments and other class activities

·            Assisted students in class projects and their understanding of the

                                                                basics of chemistry and physical science

 

                                                      Summer Camp Counselor                                                                                           Summers 1997-1999

                                                      Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, NJ

·            Assisted artists in teaching children to appreciate and create

art of different kinds (e.g. music, painting, drama, etc.)

·            Led a group of children (grade 3-6) and ensured their learning

          experiences were fun and safe

           

                Bilingual               Translator                                                                                                                     Summers 1998-2001

                EXPERIENCE             South Jersey Chinese Christian Church, Moorestown, NJ

·            Translated the Sunday worship from Chinese to English for

          non-Chinese speakers in the congregation

           

                                         Teachers’ Assistant                                                                                                     1998-1999

                                                      William Allen Middle School, Moorestown, NJ

·            Aided teachers in teaching and communicating with a new

                                                    student from China in a one-on-one environment

               

                technical              Utilize various techniques including excimer laser (193 nm), NMR, EPR,

            analytical           AFM, ellipsometry, spin coater, GC, AES, and GC/MS.  Also familiar with

            Skills                       high pressure system instrumentation.

           

                HONORS &              College of William and Mary Dean’s List                                                                   Fall 1999, Fall 2000,

                AWARDS                                                                                                                                                             Fall 2001, Spring 2002

                                                      ESP Grant for summer research                                                                                    Summer 2001                                                                           

                                                      Moorestown High School Honor Society                                                                 1997-1999                                                                                 

                                                      Junior and Senior Rotarian                                                                                           1997-1999

                                         American Legion Jersey Boys’ State Graduate                                           Summer 1998

               

                OTHER                        Association of Chemistry Graduate Students at UNC- Chapel Hill                       2003-2004           

                ACTIVITIES               William and Mary Chemistry Club                                                                              2000-2003

                                                      Moorestown High School Fall play and Spring Musicals                                      1999-2003

                                                      Moorestown Madrigals, Student Conductor                                                            1998-1999

                                                      Moorestown High School Tennis Team                                                                    1999

               

                Publications &

                Presentations  

                                T. K. Chen, P. Caregnato, R. MacArthur, and M. D. E. Forbes. “193 nm Photochemistry of Persulfate in Aqueous Alcohol Solutions.  Redox and Abstration Processes,” manuscript in preparation.

 

                                N. J. Turro, A. Moscatelli, T. K. Chen, and M. D. E. Forbes.  “Triplet Oxygen Spin Interactions with Nitroxides Spin Lables in Solution,” manuscript in preparation.

                               

                                T. K. Chen, R. MacArthur, M. D. E. Forbes. “193 nm Photochemistry: Hydrogen abstraction in aqueous environment and polymeric applications,” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA. March 2005.

 

                                G. W. Rice and T. K. Chen. “Direct injection of water for GC analysis of trihaloforms using an economical atomic emission detection system,” 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 2003.