Curriculum Vitae
Scott Ambrose Wicker, Ph.D.
Graduate Research Assistant-Faculty: Director, Professor John W. Owens, Ph.D., Department of Environmental Toxicology, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA (August 2005 – December 2011)
Developed a soft chemical method for synthesizing cathode materials
Examined the effects organic moieties complexes with metal nitrate and hydroxides
Examined the effects of pH, various atmospheres and thermal treatments procedures
Studied the reaction mechanism using TGA iso-conversional kinetics
Synthesize various small organic acids
Build Lithium-ion batteries
Environmental Scientist Laboratory Internship: (LDEQ-ELI Program), Melvin Mitchell, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Baton Rouge, LA (January 2007 – January 2008).
Air monitoring (QA/QC) using GC-FID and GC-MS
Laboratory Technician, Leo Sanders, Amitech America, LTD., Zachary, LA (May 2003 – June 2005).
Prepared polyester resin for the pipe production facility
QA/QC fiberglass reinforce pipe
Perform mechanical testing of the pipe
Wrote SOP for different testing procedures
Laboratory Technician, Myron Morrison, Lofton Staffing at ExxonMobil Refinery, Baton Rouge, LA (July 2001 – November 2002).
QA\QC Diesel, Jet (JP-8) and Aviation fuel
0 ASTM Testing Methods
Assistant at the drop-off counter
Assistant Professor of Chemistry: Dean, Professor Patrick Carriere and Chairman, Professor Eduardo Martinez, and Chemistry Program Leader, Associate Professor Edward Doomes, Department of Biological Science and Chemistry, College of Science and Engineering, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA (August 2017 – present).
General Chemistry I (CHEM 132), Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA: Fall 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and Summer 2016. General Chemistry 132 is an introductory course work for those students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and is preparation for the foundation course work. This introduction course provided students with basic fundamental laws, principles of chemistry, and chemical concepts with emphasis on essential concepts, particularly the Mole concept, as well as Stoichiometry, Atomic Structure, and Periodicity. Problem solving and class discussion focused on Chemical Reactions with particular attention paid to stoichiometry, nomenclature, bonding, and enthalpy. Instructional strategies focused on developing students Intellectual & Practical Skills and Integrative & Applied Learning needed to become a competent scientist. Written assignments focused on active reading strategies using Nivaldo J. Tro, Fourth Edition of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach.