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Toney Franklin

@toneyfranklin

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I am an experienced chemist specializing in desalination and photodynamic therapeutics.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative, innovation-focused research role in desalination or PDTs where I can lead R&D, mentor junior staff, publish, and help scale technology.

I am a results-driven chemist with five years of R&D experience, including three years as a senior researcher in desalination and two years advancing photodynamic therapeutics. I co-authored a peer-reviewed publication and have a patent application under review, and I regularly draft experimental procedures and extensive engineering data packets.

I am analytically trained and proficient with R, LaTeX/Overleaf, ICP-OES, GC, LC, H-NMR, AA, UV-Vis, IR, and mass spectrometry, and I have hands-on experience with Schlenk techniques, microwave-assisted reactions, and column work. I mentor junior researchers, have overseen building and operating scaled technology, presented data to investors, and am eager to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Researcher

Current

Ionic Waters Technology

May 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Led R&D of novel desalination processes, oversaw scale-up and investor presentations, mentored junior researchers, and contributed to patent application 63/799,122.

Desalination Processes R LaTeX Overleaf

Assistant Researcher

Tusculum University

Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Conducted organic and inorganic synthesis using Schlenk-line and inert-atmosphere techniques, performed microwave-assisted reactions, and executed NMR, UV-Vis, IR, and mass spectrometry analyses supporting published research on photodynamic therapeutics.

Inert Atmosphere Techniques Schlenk Line Microwave Assisted Reactions UV Vis NMR

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tusculum University

Chemistry

2020 - 2022

Grade: 3.78

Activities and societies: Magna cum laude; Co-authored peer-reviewed publication (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2DT01237E).

Completed coursework at Tusculum University from August 2020 to May 2022, graduating magna cum laude with a 3.78 GPA and co-authoring peer-reviewed research on photodynamic therapeutics.