General Motors Research and Development (Contracted through Optimal Inc) - Warren, MI since May 2009
Research Scientist
Purdue University (work conducted at General Motors R&D) - Warren, MI Sep 2007 - May 2009
Inorganic Chemist
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Manoa Sep 2002 - Aug 2007
Graduate Researcher
University of Hawaii at Manoa - University of Hawaii at Manoa Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
Head Teaching Assistant
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Manoa Sep 2002 - Aug 2006
Teaching Assistant
Education:
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2002 - 2007
PhD, Chemistry
Jacksonville State University 1995 - 2000
Bachelors, Chemistry, Forensics
Skills:
Inorganic Chemistry Ir Spectroscopy Laserflash Thermal Conductivity Low Temperature Hydrogen Storage Measurements High Pressure Hydrogen Storage Measurements High Temperature Hydrogen Storage Measurements Ionic Liquids Air Sensitive Material Synthesis High Pressure Storage Tank Design Sieverts Instrumentation Wet Chemistry Differential Scanning Calorimetry Mass Spectrometry Rietveld Diffraction Analysis Inelastic Neutron Spectroscopy Nmr Synchrotron and X Ray Powder Diffraction Hydrogen Storage Uv Vis Nir Dry Chemistry Light Microscopy Scanning Electron Microscopy Inelastic Neutron Scattering Surface Area Analysis Planetary and Cryo Milling Techniques Electrochemistry Ftir Organic Chemistry Experimentation Materials Materials Science Research and Development
Us Patents
Packaged Reactive Materials And Method For Making The Same
Scott W. Jorgensen - Bloomfield Township MI, US Martin P. Sulic - Center Line MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
C01B 3/04 B05D 7/24
US Classification:
25218825, 427212, 427214
Abstract:
A packaged reactive material includes a reactive material that is configured to increase in size when exposed to a predetermined gas, and an inert coating material surrounding a surface of the reactive material. The inert coating material is configured to allow the predetermined gas to diffuse through to the reactive material and has an elongation that will not accommodate expansion of the reactive material at full saturation of the predetermined gas.
Shape Memory Alloy Actuators With Sensible Coatings
Andrew M. Mance - Royal Oak MI, US Martin P. Sulic - Center Line MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
F03G 7/06 B05D 3/02 B05D 5/00
US Classification:
60528, 427256, 427128, 427226
Abstract:
Methods of applying sensible coatings with at least one spatially-varying characteristic to shape memory alloy actuators, particularly actuators comprising linear elements such as wires strips or cables, are disclosed. Such coatings enable the positions of the linear shape memory alloy elements to be sensed using magnetic, capacitive and optical sensors and so, in conjunction with a controller, enable operation of such actuators under proportional control.
Metal Hydrides With Embedded Metal Structures For Hydrogen Storage
Wen Li - El Segundo CA, US John J. Vajo - West Hills CA, US Alan J. Jacobsen - Woodland Hills CA, US Mei Cai - Bloomfield Hills MI, US Martin P. Sulic - Center Line MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B65D 85/00 B23P 11/00
US Classification:
2067, 29428
Abstract:
One illustrative embodiment includes materials and devices including an integrated hydrogen storage structure including a plurality of continuously connected thermally conductive elongated members, the elongated members including continuously connected openings between the elongated members; and, a metal hydride material contacting the elongated members and disposed within the connected openings and surrounding the elongated members.
Conversion Of Biomass By Efficient Base-Catalyzed Decarboxylation Reaction
- Aiken SC, US Anthony B. Thompson - Aiken SC, US Martin P. Sulic - Aiken SC, US Patrick A. Ward - Aiken SC, US Donald L. Anton - Aiken SC, US
International Classification:
C10G 1/02 C01B 32/50
Abstract:
Highly efficient and universal biomass conversion methods are described. Methods utilize a base-catalyzed decarboxylation reaction in a conversion process carried out in the presence of excess base to overcome carbonate formation from CO. Methods can efficiently convert all components of a biomass feedstock to liquid hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide byproduct. The process has several versions: hydrolysis and alcoholysis, etc. The chemical process can be carried out with nearly 100% conversion for any type of biomass feedstock and requires no expensive or complicated pretreatment. The conversion reactions can be carried out at moderate temperatures of 170-300 C. and form a product that can include a mixture of hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons, including alcohols and phenol derivatives.