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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Maryland, Baltimore County include Yseult Héjja-Brichard, Ph.D., Zahra Khademmodaresi, and Andrew Bunch.

Yseult Héjja-Brichard, Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Postdoctoral researcher in Biological Sciences at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Experience

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Postdoctoral researcher / November, 2021 — Present

CNRS Délégation Occitanie Est

Postdoctoral researcher / November, 2020 — November, 2021

Research Expertise
Natural statistics
Visual cognition
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory ecology
Stereoscopic vision
And 2 more
About
Yseult Héjja-Brichard received her PhD in Neuroscience, Cognition, and Behaviour from Université Paul-Sabatier Toulouse, France in 2020. She subsequently completed her first postdoctoral training at the Centre for functional and evolutionary ecology (CNRS) in Montpellier, France. She is now working as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Yseult Héjja-Brichard’s research interests lie at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and behavioural ecology. Her work has primarily focused on understanding how the brain efficiently processes information to enable decisions and behaviours. She informs those processes using an evolutionary and ecological perspective.

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Zahra Khademmodaresi

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America
PhD in Chemical Engineering
Experience

Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Research Associate / July, 2022 — June, 2023

Worked on following highly effective new research projects. 1. Using a combination of water hydration (moisture swing) and electrochemical potentials for catalytically separation of CO2 from ambient air. 2. Modeling a passive direct air capture (DAC) system with step-function isotherm sorbents. 3. Conventional free radical polymerization of ionic liquid monomers such as Vinyl Imidazole (VIM) and 4-Vinyl Pyridine (4VP). 4. Synthesizing anion exchange membranes containing quaternary-nitrogen sites in direct air capture of CO2. • Assisted in writing and editing whitepapers & NSF proposals for funding to support research efforts.

University of Maryland in Baltimore County

Visiting Researcher / January, 2022 — June, 2022

1- Conducted research on new funding opportunities and presented them to the executive team. 2- Worked on using Donnan Dialysis hollow-fiber modules in phosphorus recovery from domestic wastewater.

Pouyan Pajoohesh Company

Wastewater Engineer / November, 2015 — January, 2022

Experienced in water/wastewater treatment and/or collection facilities. • Worked on microbial electrolysis cells in nutrients recovery. • Prepared detailed engineering reports and supporting documents. • Got to know the company from the ground up and assisted with proposal preparation and business development efforts. • Supervised and supported the work of others, and mentored junior level technical staff.

Research Expertise
Polymer and Membrane Synthesis
Negative Carbon Capture
Waste(water) Treatment
Waste Management and Disposal
Process Chemistry and Technology
And 9 more
About
PhD in Chemical Engineering with ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks/projects/writing projects. Experienced in synthesis/fabrication of polymer/membranes, electrodes, and custom cell designs for electrodialysis, microbial electrolysis, Donnan dialysis, and fuel cells. Especially skilled in ion exchange membranes synthesis and proficient in using electrospinning apparatus and analysis equipment (e.g., NMR, TGA, DSC, SEM, and FT-IR). Experienced in using membrane-based separations in waste(water) treatment and direct capture of CO2 from the air. Research related to and skills in electrodeposition coating and microbial corrosion control of concrete and metals. Proficiency in MATLAB as a programming language and familiarity with industry process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus and HYSYS). Experienced in preparing a variety of moderately complex process engineering deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, Equipment Datasheets and Specifications. Assisted in writing and editing white papers, NSF, and other types of proposals for funding to support research efforts and generating reports about projects. Effective communication skills and the motivation to take on challenging work and delivering technical information to a broad range of audiences as evidenced by seven peer-reviewed articles and several conference presentations. Demonstrated leadership ability through teaching at university as an instructor for more than five years and working with interdisciplinary teams at Arizona State University as a postdoctoral research associate for one year.

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Andrew Bunch

Teaching Professor of Physics at a local community college focused on the fundamentals of the science
Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Ph.D., Applied Physics / December, 2009

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies / May, 2004

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Experience

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Professor / August, 2012 — Present

• Authored two textbooks (“This is Physics!” and “The Introductory Physics Workbook”) • Instructed Lab and Lecture classes for different Introductory Physics courses for groups of 20 students, fostering critical thinking skills, developing a growth mindset, group laboratory work, technical communication, and Excel for data analysis • Aided in the success of approximately 2000 students through my courses • Chair of the Physical Science Council • Independent research into the foundations of Physics and Geometric Algebra

Independent Consultant

Independent Consultant / May, 2010 — Present

• Physics problem development and editorial review for major textbook publishers • Grant proposal reviews for Small Business Innovation Research for U.S. Department of Energy, ranging from $200k - $2M individually • Scientific and technical review and program roadmaps for U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense • Safety and environmental risk analysis for U.S. Department of Defense

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Graduate Assistant / January, 2005 — December, 2009

• Research in theoretical nanophysics utilizing Monte Carlo modelling, PDE solving, parallel computing, and large data sets • Calculus-based Physics instruction

About
Andrew Bunch is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of applied physics. He received his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2009. Prior to that, he earned his B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the same university in 2004. After completing his education, Dr Bunch has worked as a Professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where he has taught courses in introductory physics to a diverse student body and has written two textbooks on the subject. Dr Bunch has also worked as an Independent Consultant, providing expertise and support to various companies and organizations including major textbook publishers and subcontractors to the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense. In his graduate studies, Dr Bunch focused on the mathematical modelling of surface dynamics in the nanoscale. Since then, his research interests have shifted to the fundamentals of physics and geometric algebra.

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