Hector J. Guzman
Research Chemist
Research Chemist with expertise in the synthesis and characterization of new materials and
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nanoparticles for crude oil upgrading. Deep knowledge in the chemistry of transition metal
sulfides, oxides and carbides with emphasis on molybdenum-based catalysts. Strong
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background in inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and surface science.
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Experience
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2015-05 -
Consultant
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Vostrodem Scientific Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorjgu
zmang/
Chemistry consulting for a variety of projects involving analytical and inorganic
chemistry.
Skills
Analyzed XPS data of ZnO nanowires for biosensors.
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Developed draft project for the implementation of a small scale composting
(XPS)
facility (aerobic, anaerobic digesters and windrow composting)
Scanning and Transmission Electron
2017-03 -
Catalyst consultant
2017-09
PC-CUPS, Process & Chemistry- Consulting for Upgrading Solutions
Procurement of equipment for catalyst manufacturing.
Microscopy (SEM/TEM)
Catalysts design
Process manager of a small-scale manufacturing plant (20 Kg/week).
Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD).
2009-02 -
Research assistant/Post-Doctoral fellow
2014-12
Catalysis for Bitumen Upgrading Research Group Chemical and Petroleum
Synchrotron
Engineering, University of Calgary
Surface area B.E.T
Synthesis of transition metal carbides through the use of non-conventional
Thermal analysis (TGA-DTA-DSC)
carbon sources (gaseous hydrocarbons).
Studied efficient and effective “green chemistry” alternatives of synthesis of
molybdenum-based nanoparticles: MoS2, MoO2, MoO3, Mo2C, etc.; in aqueous
Gas chromatography (GC)
solutions, using polymers and carbohydrates.
Surface science analysis (XPS) of heavy hydrocarbons, asphaltenes and
Lab scale reaction units design
resins.
(Swagelok)
Held an international interaction with Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Publications in several peer reviewed journals.
Infrared Fourier Transform
Presentations at international scientific conferences.
Spectroscopy (DRIFTS)
Optimized management and created SOPs for the Surface Science Laboratory
located at the University of Calgary.
2011-07 -
Research Assistant
2011-09
National Synchrotron Light Source Brookhaven National Laboratory
UV-Vis spectroscopy
Sonochemistry
Brookhaven, NY, USA
OriginPro - Data Analysis and
Studied the in-situ formation of Mo2C using time resolved X-ray diffraction
(synchrotron radiation).
Addressed the feasibility of both, gaseous hydrocarbons and water-soluble
carbohydrates and glycols as carbon sources for the carburization of
molybdenum oxides.
Graphing Software
Successfully determined the onset temperature for the carburization of different
molybdenum precursors.
Decreased the temperature of formation of Mo2C in about 300 ºC employing
nanoparticles of MoO2.
2002-12 -
Intern/Research assistant
2009-02
Petroleum and Petro-chemistry Center, Chemistry department,
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Assisted staff in the study and synthesis of hydrotalcite like materials and
polyoxometalates of transition metals.
Developed methodologies for the synthesis of materials using ultrasound
irradiation (CdS, NiS, MoS2).
Conducted hydrodesulfurization tests using model molecules (thiophene) in a
plug flow reactor.
Prepared emulsions and analyzed their decomposition to form and stabilize
microparticles and potential catalytic formulations.
Successful intercalation/dispersion of MoS2 nanoparticles in a hydrotalcyte
like compound (HTLC) matrix.
Education
2015-05 -
Mount Royal University
2015-06
Project Management (PMBOK) Extension Certificate
2010-01 -
University of Calgary
2014-06
PhD in Chemistry
Thesis: “Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Carbide Catalytic
nanoparticles for the Hydrogenation of Toluene”.
2000-10 -
Universidad Central de Venezuela
2008-06
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
Thesis: “Synthesis and characterization of hydrotreatment catalysts using
Hydrotalcite like compounds (HTLC’s) intercalated with polyoxometalates of
Molybdenum”.
Courses
WHMIS
H2S Alive
