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Biotechnology
Bioprocessing
Bioseparations
8/90 to 4/96 Ph.D. In Chemical Engineering (Biochemical)
Dissertation Topic: Protein Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling as Examined by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
The University of Iowa - Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Iowa City, IA 52242-1219
Advisor: Dr. V. G. J. Rodgers
9/87 to 5/90 M.E. in Chemical Engineering
Thesis Topic: A Study of Liquid - Liquid Equilibrium of an Acetone-Isooctane-Water System
Widener University - Department of Chemical Engineering
Chester, PA 19013
Advisor: Dr. David H. T. Chen
9/81 to 6/86 B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Drexel University - Department of Chemical Engineering
Philadelphia, PA 19104
8/98 to Present Postdoctoral Research Associate (Applied Enzymology and Separations) Course Instructor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180
Department of Chemical Engineering
Research the uses of oxidative enzymes in organic solvents.
Developing self-cleaning ultrafiltration membranes.
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics course instructor
6/96 to present Postdoctoral Research Associate (Applied Enzymology)
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Research the uses of oxidative enzymes in organic solvents.
Analyze effects of hepatic implants on genetic abnormalities.
Performed bacterial fermentations
9/91 to 5/96 Graduate Research Assistant (Protein Separation)
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Performed detailed investigations into ultrafiltration membrane fouling.
5/92 to 8/92 Visiting Scientist
SmithKline Beecham, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Bioproducts Separations
Assisted in developing separation schemes for biological products.
9/90 to 8/91 Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Implemented computer application in Process Control and Process Design.
1/90 to 7/90 Gas Chromatography Technical Consultant
Self-Employed, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Developed analytical gas chromatography methods for clients.
9/87 to 6/90 Graduate Assistant
Widener University, Chester, PA 19014
Department of Chemical Engineering
Implemented curriculum in the following classes: Momentum Transport, Heat Transport, Mass Transport, Mechanical Fluid Transport, Process Control, Chemical Thermodynamics, General Thermodynamics, Process Design, Process Calculations, Chemical Engineering Kinetics, Materials Engineering, and Unit Operations Laboratory.
Chemical engineering laboratory coordinator.
Installed laboratory equipment.
6/85 to 9/85 Laboratory Technician
ChemLink, Inc., (Former subsidiary of Atlantic-Richfield, Inc.,)
Newtown Square, PA 19004
IPC ChemLink - Surface Treatment Division
Developed surface treatment products. Performed laboratory tests.
Customized computer software.
6/84 to 12/84 Laboratory Technician
ChemLink, Inc., Newtown Square, PA 19004
Same as above.
6/83 to 12/83 Tutor/Programmer
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Math and Science Teaching Laboratory
Tutored students in the following subjects: Calculus, Algebra,
Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry, FORTRAN, and BASIC.
Developed educational software.
Refereed Articles
1. Fabrega, A. J., A. Bosch, S. Struble, S. F. Oppenheim, S. Emery, C. Corwin, B. L. Davidson, J. Zabner, "Transplantation of Allogeneic Hepatocits Expressing h-IL10 Gene into Dalmatian Dogs: Invitro and Invivo Studies", Journal of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Accepted for publication March 20, 1997 (In Press).
2. Oppenheim, S. F., C. Phillips, and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Analysis of Initial Protein Surface Coverage on Fouled Ultrafiltration Membranes", Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Volume 184, (pp. 639-651) 1996.
3. Oppenheim, S. F., J. O. Rich, G. Buettner, and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Protein Structure Changes on Adherence to Ultrafiltration Membranes. An Examination by Electron Paramagnetic Spectroscopy", Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Volume 183, (pp. 274-279) 1996.
4. Oppenheim, S. F. , G. Buettner, and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Relationship of Rotational Correlation Time from EPR Spectroscopy and Protein -Membrane Interaction", Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 118, (pp. 133-139) September, 1996.
5. Rodgers, V. G. J., S. F. Oppenheim, and R. Datta, "Correlation of Hydraulic Permeability and Solute Uptake in Ultrafiltration Membranes of Arbitrary Pore Morphology", A.I.Ch.E. Journal, Volume 41, (pp. 1826-1829) July, 1995.
6. Oppenheim, S. F., G. Buettner, J. S. Dordick, and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Applying Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy to the Study of Fouling in Protein Ultrafiltration", Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 96, (pp. 289-297) November, 1994.
7. Nel, R. G., S. F. Oppenheim, and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Solution Properties Effects on Solute and Permeate Flux in Binary Protein Batch Cell Ultrafiltration", Biotechnology Progress, Volume 10 (pp. 539-542) September/October, 1994.
8. Oppenheim, S. F., and D. H. T. Chen, "Liquid - Liquid Equilibria for the Ternary System Water-Acetone-Isooctane" Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, Volume 35, (pp. 433-436) October, 1990.
Proceedings, Papers, Talks, And Presentations
1. Oppenheim, S. F., and V. G. J Rodgers, "Structure Changes of Proteins Fouling Ultrafiltration Membranes as Detected by Electron Paramagentic Spectroscopy", The 1997 Fifteenth Annual Membrane Technology/Separations Planning Conference, Newton, MA, October 28, 1997.
2. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Structure Changes of Proteins Fouling Ultrafiltration Membranes", AIChE Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 14, 1996.
3. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Examining Protein Fouling on Ultrafiltration Membranes by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy", The Fine Particle Society, Chicago, IL, August, 1996.
4. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Insights into Protein Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling", Bioproducts Consortium, United States Department of Agriculture, Ames, IA, July 6, 1996.
5. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers,"Examining Shifts in Protein Structure During Ultrafiltartion by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy", AIChE Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, November 15, 1995.
6. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers,"Membrane Material: its Effect on Protein Configuration and Uptake During Ultrafiltration", AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA November 15, 1994.
7. Oppenheim, S. F., and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Modeling Protein Uptake and Interaction in Ultrafiltration Membranes", Third Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA May 10, 1994.
8. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers, "An Examination of Protein-Membrane Interaction by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy", AIChE Spring Meeting, Atlanta, GA, April 18, 1994.
9. Oppenheim, S. F. , and V. G. J. Rodgers, "An Examination of Transient Fouling of Ultrafiltration Membranes: A New Analytical Method", AIChE Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO November 9, 1993.
10. Oppenheim, S. F., and V. G. J. Rodgers, "The Use of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy as a Tool to Detect Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling", Second Annual Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA October, 1992.
11. Oppenheim, S. F., J. S. Dordick, and V. G. J. Rodgers, "The Use of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy as a Tool to Detect Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling.", Bioproducts Consortium, United States Department of Agriculture, Iowa City, IA, April 1992.
12. Oppenheim, S. F., and V. G. J. Rodgers, "Reduction of Membrane Fouling in Protein Ultrafiltration", First Annual Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, June, 1991.
Journal Referee
Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with a variety of computers including:
· Apple Macintosh
· Prime
· Apple II series
· Cyber
· IBM PC and PC clones
· HP/Apollo
· Vax
· IBM mainframe
· SGI Indigo, Indigo2
Literate in the following languages:
· BASIC
· FORTRAN
Working knowledge of design and modeling programs including:
· Aspen Plus
· FLOWTRAN
· Chemcad
· Drafix CAD
· PROCESS
· TurboCAD
· Tutsim
· Tripos Sybyl
Experienced with the following operating systems:
· AP - DOS
· CP/M
· MS - DOS
· X-Windows
· Windows (3.1 & 95)
· UNIX (IRIX, HPUX)
Worked with the following control packages:
· Paragon
· LabTech Notebook
· LabTech Control
· LabTech Acquire
Experienced in installation of PC clone computer hardware including:
· hard drives
· modems
· printers
· computer chips (memory, processors, co-processors, UART)
· control peripherals (Opto, Analog Devices, PC Labs, National Instruments, and Metrabyte)
1996 Distinguished Student Leader, The University of Iowa
1995 Outstanding Graduate Student, American Institute of Chemists Foundation
1995 Nominee, Hancher-Finkbine Award
1994 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
1992 - 1994 National Institutes of Health Fellowship, The University of Iowa
1993 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
1991 Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Fellowship, The University of Iowa
1991 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
1991 - present A.I.Ch.E. (American Institute of Chemical Engineering), Member
The University of Iowa
1997 Ethics and Research, Graduate College Orientation Seminar
1995 Ethics and Science, Undergraduate Summer Seminar for Minority Students.
1994 - 1995 Member of Graduate Seminar Organizing Committee
1994 - 1995 Ethics and Research, Graduate College Orientation Seminar
1992 - 1994 Graduate Student Senator
1992 - 1994 Graduate and Professional Student Senator
1993 Parliamentarian, Graduate Student Senate
1993 Parliamentarian, The University of Iowa Student Senate
1993 Member of The University of Iowa Graduate Council
1993 Graduate College Orientation
1993 Graduate College Dean Interview Committee
1992 Vice President for Research Interview Committee
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