This is a copy of my Public LinkedIn Resume.
A full CV is available upon request.
A full CV is available upon request.
Introduction
Spectroscopist with broad experience in solution-state, solid-state NMR spectroscopy as well as quantitative IR spectroscopy of polymers.
Broad IT skills specialising in automated acquisition, processing and reporting of spectroscopy derived quantities.
Goal to be creative in the field of NMR spectroscopy.
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Experience
Bruker Austria GmbH
Wels, Austria
NMR field service engineer for Bruker BioSpin in Austria within in the Service and Lifetime Support (SLS) team for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
2024/3 - Present
Associate Field Service Engineer
ExxonMobil Chemical Europe • 6 yrs 1 mth
Brussels, Belgium
Responsible for NMR operations in Europe covering lab management, technician supervision and method development in R&D. Leader of global NMR network addressing knowledge sharing, training, strategic method development and long-term capital planning.
Designed and implemented 2.5 M€ – 750 m2 multi lab/office rebuild project during COVID19 lockdown. Implemented high-throughput automated methods for complex mixture and polyolefin microstructure analysis.
Significantly improved safety and quality addressing multiple legacy issues. Experience with high-field solution/melt/solid-state NMR, cryo-platforms, medium-field and low-field TD-NMR. Acted as consultant to R&D on interpretation of results as well as IPR and REACH documentation. Lead external collaborations and give internal training workshops.
2018/8 - 2022/6 • 4 yrs
Researcher: NMR Spectroscopy
2016/7 - 2018/7 • 2 yrs
Laboratory Supervisor: NMR & IR Spectroscopy
Borealis Polyolefins GmbH • 10 yrs 3 mths
Linz, Austria
Responsible for NMR and IR spectroscopy in R&D and QC laboratories. Responsible for the development and implementation of new methods in R&D. Leader of internal spectroscopy network addressing harmonisation issues.
Setup polymer NMR spectroscopy laboratory (500 solids + 400 solution) and integrated NMR into quality managed LIMS. Implemented high-throughput automated methods for microstructure analysis of HDPE, LLDPE, PP, PP copolymers, LDPE, LDPE copolymers and olefin terpolymers into R&D environment.
Improved standard quantitative IR method through statistical analysis and automated data analysis. Developed advanced methods for orientation quantification. Act as consultant to R&D on interpretation of results and IPR issues. Give internal workshops and technical development courses on polymer spectroscopy.
2011/10 - 2016/6 • 5 yrs
Senior Scientist II: NMR & IR Spectroscopy
2009/10 - 2011/9 • 2 yrs
Specialist Polymer Spectroscopy
2006/10 - 2009/9 • 3 yrs
Researcher Spectroscopy
Post-Doctoral Research • 2 yrs
2004/9 - 2006/10
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Mainz, Germany
Developed time efficient methods for polymer branch quantification based on melt-state NMR and assessed feasibility of low-field rheo-NMR for industrial applications. Funding from British Council and Total Petrochemicals SA, Feluey, Belgium.
Education
2000/10 - 2004/09
Imperial College London &
Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research
London, United Kingdom & Mainz, Germany
Postgraduate Degree: Ph.D
Specalisation: Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy
Thesis Title: Supramolecular Interactions Investigated by Solid-State 1H NMR Spectroscopy
1999/10 - 2000/6
Imperial College London,
Royal College of Art &
Victoria & Albert Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
Undergraduate Project: MSci.
Specalisation: Solid-/Solution-State NMR Spectroscopy
Thesis Title: The Potential of NMR for the Characterisation of Alkyd Resins in Modern Fine Art.
1996/10 - 1999/6
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
Undergraduate Degree: Chemistry
Grade: First-Class Honours
Ancillary Topic: Conservation Science
SkillS
- Spectroscopy
- Polymers
- NMR
- R&D
- Characterisation
- NMR Spectroscopy
- Polymer Chemistry
- IR Spectroscopy
- Chemistry
- IR
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Linux
- Physical Chemistry
- Mathematica
- Structure Elucidation
- Programming
- Laboratory Automation
- Coding
- Shell Scripting
- UNIX
- C
- University Lecturing
- Scientific Writing
- Laboratory Design
- Laboratory Startup
- Quantitative Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Training
- Mentoring
- Research
- SharePoint
- WordPress
- LIMS
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Languages
- English [Native proficiency]
- German [professional working proficiency]
- French [Elementary proficiency]
Publications
Controlled Synthesis, Characterization, and Flow Properties of Ethylene–Diene Copolymers
- Publication Macromol. React. Eng., 13, 3, 1800071 (2019)
- Authors C. Das, M. Elguweri, P. Jiang, S. Kang, M. Kelchtermans, T. McLeish, M. Parkinson, D. Read, M. Redlich, P. Shirodkar, J. Soulages
- DOI 10.1002/mren.201800071
- Portfoilo das19a
Influence of Temperature on the Regioselectivity of Highly Isospecific C2-Symmetric Zirconocenes
- Publication Macromol. Chem. Phys., 217, 21, 2415 (2016)
- Authors K. Reichelt, M. Parkinson, L. Resconi
- DOI 10.1002/macp.201600088
- Portfoilo reichelt16a
Synthesis and characterization of iPP-sPP stereoblock produced by a binary metallocene system
- Publication J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 52, 1422 (2014)
- Authors C. Descour, T. Macko, D. Cavallo, M. Parkinson, G. Hubner, M. Villani, R. Duchateau
- DOI 10.1002/pola.27127
- Portfoilo descour14a
The chemical structure of the amorphous phase of propylene/ethylene random copolymers in relation to their stress/strain properties
- Publication Polymer, 55, 3, 896 (2014)
- Authors V. Agarwal, T. van Erp, L. Balzano, M. Gahleitner, M. Parkinson, L. Govaert, V. Litvinov, A. Kentgens
- DOI 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.12.051
- Portfoilo agarwal14a
Quantitative 13C NMR analysis of isotactic ethylene/propylene copolymers prepared with metallocene catalyst: Effect of ethylene on polymerization mechanisms
- Publication Macromolecules, 45, 19, 7704 (2012)
- Authors A. Tynys, I. Fonseca, M. Parkinson, L. Resconi
- DOI 10.1021/ma301102p
- Portfoilo tynys12a
Random and block copolymers based on 4-methyl-1-pentene and 1-pentene
- Publication Polymer, 53, 15, 3096 (2012)
- Authors C. Descour, T. Meijer-Vissers, T. Macko, D. Cavallo, M. van Drongelen, M. Parkinson, G. Hubner, H. Goossens, R. Duchateau
- DOI 10.1016/j.polymer.2012.05.030
- Portfoilo descour12a
Ultra-rigid metallocenes for highly iso- and regio-specific polymerization of propene: The search for the perfect polypropylene helix
- Publication Chemistry - A European Journal, 18, 14, 4174 (2012)
- Authors A. Schoebel, M. Parkinson, E. Herdtweck, B. Rieger
- DOI 10.1002/chem.201103547
- Portfoilo schoebel12a
IR transition moment orientational analysis on semi-crystalline polyethylene films
- Publication Polymer, 52, 26, 6061 (2011)
- Authors W. Kossack, M. Parkinson, P. Papadopoulos, F. Prades, F. Kremer
- DOI 10.1016/j.polymer.2011.10.051
- Portfoilo kossack11a
Poly(propylene-co-ethylene) produced with a conventional and a self-supported Ziegler-Natta catalyst: Effect of ethylene and hydrogen concentration on activity and polymer structure
- Publication J.Appl.Polym.Sci., 124, 6, 4889 (2011)
- Authors T. Vestberg, M. Parkinson, I. Fonseca, C-E. Wilen
- DOI 10.1002/app.35586
- Portfoilo vestberg11a
Melt-state NMR spectroscopy for polyolefin characterization in industry
- Publication NMR of Polymers: Innovative Strategies for Macromolecules, Chapter 24, 401 (2011)
- Authors M. Parkinson, G. Hubner, I. Fonseca
- DOI 10.1021/bk-2011-1077.ch024
- Portfoilo hubner11a
Effects of external donors and hydrogen concentration on oligomer formation and chain-end distribution in propylene polymerisation with Ziegler-Natta catalysts
- Publication J. of Poly. Sci. B Poly. Phys., 48, 2, 351 (2009)
- Authors T. Vestberg, P. Denifl, M. Parkinson, C-E. Wilen
- DOI 10.1002/pola.23791
- Portfoilo vestberg09a
Detection and quantification of branching in polyacrylates by SEC and melt NMR
- Publication Polymer, 50, 11, 2373 (2009)
- Authors P. Castignolles, R. Graf, M. Parkinson, M. Wilhelm, M. Gaborieau
- DOI 10.1016/j.polymer.2009.03.021
- Portfoilo castignolles09a
Effect of branch length on NMR relaxation properties in molten polyethylene-co-a-olefin model systems
- Publication Macromol. Chem. Phys., 207, 382 (2007)
- Authors M. Parkinson, K. Klimke, H.W. Spiess, M. Wilhelm
- DOI 10.1002/macp.200700209
- Portfoilo parkinson07a
Detection and quantification of industrial polyethylene branching topologies via FT~rheology, NMR and simulation using the pom-pom model
- Publication Rheol. Acta, 46, 321 (2007)
- Authors I. Vittorias, M. Parkinson, K. Klimke, M. Wilhelm, B. Debbaut
- DOI 10.1007/s00397-006-0111-5
- Portfoilo vittorias07a
Optimisation and application of polyolefin branch quantification by melt-state 13C NMR spectroscopy
- Publication Macromol. Chem. Phys., 207, 382 (2006)
- Authors K. Klimke, M. Parkinson, C. Piel, W. Kaminsky, H. W. Spiess, M. Wilhelm
- DOI 10.1002/macp.200500422
- Portfoilo klimke06a
Influence of comonomer type and content on long-chain branching of ethene/a-olefin copolymers
- Publication Macromolecules, 39, 4, 1474 (2006)
- Authors F. Stadler, C. Piel, K. Klimke, J. Kaschta, M. Parkinson, M. Wilhelm, W. Kaminsky, H. Muenstedt
- DOI 10.1021/ma0514018
- Portfoilo stadler06a
Patents
BOPP Film with improved stiffness/toughness balance
- Filing WO2015091839 (2013)
- Inventors G. Potter, D. Gloger, T. Horill, A. Gitsas, F. Jacobs, M. Parkinson
- Link EP14812766
- Portfoilo potter13a
Polypropylene Composition with Improved Sealing and Thermal Properties
- Filing EP13706008 (2012)
- Inventors K. Reichelt, J. Pavavilainen, M. Parkinson
- Link EP13706008
- Portfoilo reichelt12a
Process for preparing polypropylene with high content of beta modification
- Filing EP2657286 (2012)
- Inventors D. Gloger, D. Tranchida, M. Parkinson, L. Resconi, G. Kandioller, M. Sandholzer
- Link EP12165431
- Portfoilo gloger12a
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