1. Matthew Di Carmine
Home: 40 Neiman Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563.
Cell: 516-551-0866
Email: matthew.dicarmine@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS
• Polymer Chemist with strong synthetic organic chemistry background experienced in analytical techniques.
• Experienced in customer service support, specifically in generating reports and SOPs for clients.
EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Synergy LLC. Goshen, NY
Application Specialist September 2014 –April 2016
• Work on, before, and after sales customer support. Potential clients submit samples for Performance Qualification on
Gerhardt instrumentation line: Dumatherm, Vapodest, Hydrotherm and Soxtherm. After the samples are evaluated,
SOPs and Analysis Reports are generated for after sales support.
• Troubleshoot matrix issues with customers
• Assist and lead in demonstration and training of instrumentation for clients.
Supervisor: Michael Rufino
USC – Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry Columbia, SC
Graduate Assistant August 2010 - August2014
• Synthesized and modified Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) with polymers to enhance COFs hydrolytic stability.
• Implemented characterization techniques to confirm attachment of polymer to COF.
• Synthesized novel RAFT agents containing boronic acids for functionalizing various COF surfaces.
• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers from Texas A& M University to design, synthesize and
characterize novel layered by layered materials.
Advisor: Dr. John J. Lavigne
USC – Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry Columbia, SC
Part time NMR Technician February 2013 - August 2014
• Ran industrial samples for the Chemistry department. Knowledgeable in Varian and Bruker software.
Advisor: Perry J. Pellechia
Quinnipiac University - Department of Chemistry & Physical Sciences Hamden, CT
Undergraduate Research Fellow August 2009 - May 2010
• Synthesized and characterized model compounds with applications for potential anticancer applications.
• Characterized novel candidates using 1
H-NMR and GC-MS.
Advisor: Dr. Kent S Marshall
New York Police Department – Crime Lab. Jamaica, NY
Internship June 2009 - July 2009
• Entered evidence into databases, retrieved and filed documents, and helped Police Officers review evidence.
EDUCATION
USC – Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry Columbia, SC
Masters of Science in Chemistry August 2010 -August 2014
• Thesis Advisor: Dr. John Lavigne
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry September 2006 - May 2010
TECHNIQUES
• Highly experienced in the use of Gas Adsorption, GPC, solution and solid state NMR, IR, UV-Vis, GC-MS
characterization techniques. Includes purification methods such as soxhlet extraction, column chromatography, TLC,
recrystallization, and selective precipitation in solvent mixtures.
Presentations and Publications
• DiCarmine, M., and Guerrera, F. Comparison of Rapid Steam Distillation for Determination of Proof in Distilled
Spirits. Journal of Food and Nanotechnology 2016.(Accepted but not published)
• Lachenmeier, D., Plato L., Suessman, M., DiCarmine, M et al. Improved automatic steam distillation combine with
oscillation-type densimetry for determining alcoholic strength in spirits and liqueurs. Springerplus 2015.
• Quinnipiac University Invited Speaker, Hamden CT, March 2014.
• SERMACS 2013 Poster Presentation Polymer Chemistry Division, Atlanta GA., October 2013.
AFFILIATIONS
• Member: American Chemical Society, American Chemical Society POLY division.
• Affiliate, Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout.