Jasper O Hardesty

Senior Member Of Technical Staff At Sandia National Laboratories

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Position:

Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories

Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Industry:

Research

Work:

Sandia National Laboratories since Jan 2009
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Stanford University Sep 2002 - Dec 2008
Graduate Student
Sandia National Laboratories Aug 2001 - Aug 2002
Member of Technical Staff
Sandia National Laboratories May 1999 - Aug 2001
Student Intern
Ecotecture (Sole Proprietorship) 1995 - 2001
Principal Architect

Education:

Stanford University 2003 - 2008
PhD, Chemical EngineeringGraduate Researcher, Frank & Robertson Laboratory and collaboration with Genencor International. Research of biocatalysis at surfaces, two model systems: (1) Serine proteases to hydrolyze surface-bound polypeptides. Emphasis on label-free measurements of films at liquid-solid interface. Developed surface-plasmon resonance enhanced ellipsometric (SPREE) imaging of surface reactions by microfluidic flow to measure real-time and label-free kinetics at liquid-solid interface. Designed polypeptide to study enzyme-substrate interactions and efficacy of reactions at molecular level. (2) Amylases to decompose starch for fuel ethanol. Study interactions of enzyme variants with starch granules. Related interactions to various adsorption models to explain dynamic relationships between enzyme reactivity, adsorption and surface diffusion. The University of New Mexico 1998 - 2001
BS, Chemical Engineering• Graduated Magna Cum Laude • National Dean’s List – nominated by UNM School of Engineering Associate Dean – December 2001 • Outstanding Graduating UNM Waste Education and Research Consortium (WERC) Student, April 2001. • Dean's List – UNM School of Engineering, numerous semesters. University of Illinois 1976 - 1981
BS, Architecture & PlanningAwarded Plym Prize Graduated Cum Laude

Skills:

enzymatic catalysis at interfaces

Interests:

Broad professional interests in applications of bio- and nano-technologies, including alternative fuels & energy, fuel cells & batteries, land and water remediation, chem/bio defenses for counter-terrorism, and architectural surety. Interest in combining my engineering research experience with my professional project management experience.

Honor & Awards:

• Lab Safety Chief – Stanford University; Frank Lab (2005-present) and Robertson Lab (2004-present). , • Teaching Assistant – Stanford University, ChE 130 (Chemical Separations) 2006 & 2007. , • ACTION (Student-Faculty) Committee – Student Representative, Stanford, 2003 & 2004. , • Employee Recognition Award recipient – Yucca Mountain Project Site Recommendation Team, Sandia National Labs, 2001., • National Dean’s List – 2001, • Outstanding UNM Waste Education and Research Consortium (WERC) Student, 2001., • Employee Recognition Award nomination – WIPP Geochemistry Team, Sandia National Labs, 2000., • Tau Beta Pi – National Engineering Honor Society, UNM Chapter; 2000 - present., • Employee Recognition Award nomination – MgO Research Team, Sandia National Labs, 1999., • Dean's List – UNM School of Engineering, numerous semesters., • Volunteer of the Year by Junior League of Albuquerque, NM; 1994