1. Kristian Daniel Hajny
Krisd1993@aol.com
243 Madelia Place  Mooresville, NC 28115  (516) 946-9973
Linkedin profile available at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianhajny
EDUCATION
Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
Double major in Chemistry and Sustainability Science
Overall GPA: 3.445/4.00
Chemistry Major GPA: 3.34/4.00
Sustainability Major GPA: 3.56/4.00
RELEVANT COURSE WORK
General Physics I Foundations of Chemistry EL Environmental Science
General Physics II Introduction to Research
Methods
EL Sustainability Seminar
Analytic Geometry/Calculus II Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and
Environmental Science
Sustainability Science
Vectors and Matrices Experimental Techniques in
Chemistry
Global Sustainability in
Guatemala
Farm May X Inorganic Chemistry Human Systems
Organic Chemistry Dynamic Systems Modeling
Bio-Organic Chemistry Ecology
Environmental Chemistry Research and Analysis
Physical Chemistry I Introductory Poverty Studies
Physical Chemistry II Environmental Writing
Analytical Chemistry Economics of the Environment
AWARDS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
• Furman University Deans List (2011, 2012, 2014)
• Furman Fellow Leadership Award (2014)
• Member of Environmental Action Group, Furman University (2011-2013)
o Vice President of Environmental Action Group(2012)
• Member of Habitat for Humanity, Furman University Chapter (2011-2014)
o Volunteer Coordinator of Habitat for Humanity (2012)
• Founding member of Alpha Phi Omega (service organization), Furman University (2013-2015)
o Treasurer of Alpha Phi Omega (2013-2014)
• Member of Global Sustainability Club (2013-2015)
• Member of Bartram Society (Environmental Earth Sciences academic club) (2013-2015)
• Member of the American Chemical Society (2011)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant: Business Department, Furman University Summer 2013
Global Sustainability in Guatemala: Survey Work
• Received competitive Furman Advantage scholarship to fund research
• Reviewed literature and created a survey with assistance and guidance from the research professor
• Led data collection in Guatemala. Involved interviewing local Guatemalans in 4 groups.
• Drafted manuscript with guidance of research professor
• Journal review to determine the appropriate venue for manuscript submission

2. Research Assistant: Chemistry Department, Furman University Summer 2012 & Fall 2012
Surface Modifications of Alginate-Conducting Polymer Composites
• Received competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) scholarship to fund
research
• Reviewed relevant literature and learned both analytic techniques and basic organic chemistry
before working through multiple syntheses
• Used multiple chemical analysis tools such as NMR, GC-MS, UV spectrometer, IR spectrometer,
and a contact angle measurement device
• Volunteered to display chemical experiments as an afterschool experience involved with REU
Research Assistant: Environmental Earth Sciences Department, Furman University Summer 2014-
Spring water chemistry as it relates to fault zones Spring 2015
• Received competitive Furman Advantage scholarship to fund research
• Field work in Upstate South Carolina collecting water samples and taking field measurements
• Made use of water analytical equipment such as an ion chromatogram, ICP-AES, alkalinity
titrations, fluorimeter, etc.
• Completed senior thesis based on work
RELEVANT WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity, Davidson County, North Carolina 2009- 2014
• Worked as a volunteer in landscaping, roofing, tiling, and painting
• Former member of Furman’s Habitat for Humanity club
Waste Audit, Greenville, South Carolina 2011-2012
• Measured waste and separated it into different recyclable categories to determine the amount of
recyclable material being thrown away weekly
• Recorded weight and volume data
• Data is published in Resources, Conservation, and Recycling v. 65, p. 107-115.
Furman Farm, Greenville, South Carolina 2011-2012
• Learned about organic gardening and methods to improve soil quality without chemical fertilizers
• Learned about and worked with composting, double digging, solarization, natural insecticides,
compost tea, lasagna composting, and basic plant identification, care, and harvest
Farm May X May of 2014
• Participated in 3 week course living on a family farm in Iowa
• Visited industrial farms, sustainable farms, and companies within the food industry including Iowa
Pork, Monsanto, biodiesel facilities, etc.
• Worked briefly with the family in large scale spraying and tilling
• Worked on a blog available at: http://iowafurmanfarm.org/blog-2/
David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, Greenville, South Carolina 2012-2014
• Completed comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory for the American College and University
Presidents’ Climate Commitment with downloadable calculator provided by Clean Air-Cool
Planet
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3. • Formally contacted Furman faculty members to collect necessary data
• Compiled all information and then presented it to both informed and general audiences in an
academic setting
• Built a tool using Microsoft Excel to assist in data collection
• Supervised students in gathering and interpreting data for a greenhouse gas inventory and the
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) program
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS)
PRESENTATIONS
• Hajny, K. D., Gordhan, H., Yore, C., and Hanks, T. W. (November, 2012). Surface Modification
of Conducting Polymer/Alginate Hydrogels. Presented at the Southeastern Regional Meeting of
the American Chemical Society, November 14-17, 2012, Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Hajny, K. D., and Clemens, B. W. (April, 2014). Water and Wealth: A Guatemalan Case Study.
Presented at the Association of American Geographers, April 8-12, 2014, Tampa, Florida.
• Hajny, K. D., and Garihan, J. M. (March 2015). Upstate Springs Project Part II: Spring Water
Chemistry as an Indicator of Fault, Fracture, and Joint Network Control of Groundwater Flow in
a Crystalline Terrain, Slater and Dacusville Quadrangles, Greenville and Pickens Counties,
South Carolina. Presented at the Geological Society of America Southeastern Section meeting,
March 19-20, 2015, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
PUBLICATIONS
• Hajny, Kristian; Clemens, Bruce. Water and Wealth: A Guatemalan Case Study Journal of
Economics and Economic Education Research.
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