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CODY N. LEEGWATER 101 Lakeview Ct Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(201) 214-5685

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Minor: German GPA: 3.72
College Honors, LSU Distinguished Communicator

EXPERIENCE
Chemistry Professional Intern, Animals, Science, and Environment Jan June 2017
Walt Disney World Parks, Orlando, FL
Supervisors: Nick Andrew and Jay Steinmetz Manager: Kent Semmen
Cared for and maintenance of over 9 million gallons of water, including a 5.7-million-gallon salt water tank,
through chemical dosing and proper filtration
Initiated an independent project with aquarium team to minimize algae growth in live coral tanks.
Monitored the water quality of the animal habitats of Disneys Animal Kingdom and Epcot Theme Parks by
analyzing fresh and salt water animal systems and holding areas using Dissolved Oxygen, TDS, ORP & pH
Sensors, Spectrophotometers, TOC Analyzers, Titrations, and Ion Chromatographs
Supported applied research projects in aquatic ecology and water treatment technology development

Undergraduate Student Researcher, Dept. of Chemistry Aug 2015 Dec 2016
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PI: Dr. Jayne Garno Mentor: Zachary Highland
Independent: Particle Lithography of Proteins using Atomic Force Microscopy and Fluorescence
Tagging on Glass Slides
Collaborative: Synthesis of Biosensors utilizing Particle Lithography, Self-Assembling
Monolayers, and Atomic Force Microscopy
Planned, organized, and conducted independent research culminating in a peer-reviewed journal
publication in preparation
Analyzed data, consolidated results, prepared findings for reports, and presented reports to supervising
Professor

Chemist Intern, Quality Measurements Lab May Aug 2016
Shell, Convent Refinery, Convent, LA
Supervisor: Kenny Leblanc Manager: Richard Lochte
Project: Cryogenic Oven Cooling Installation and Calibration of a High Temp Simulated
Distillation (HTSD) Gas Chromatograph
Created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for advanced analytical separation of crude oil samples; SOP
has been implemented at other Shell Refinery locations since conclusion of internship.
Installed, calibrated, repaired, and maintained instruments under supervision
Shadowed Lab Technicians to learn GC, flashpoint, density, and color test methods, as well as
instrumentation for raw materials and finished product samples
Consolidated results into a final presentation given to Board of Engineers, Supervisor, and Project Mentor


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Research Intern, INAC/SPrAM May Aug 2014
French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), Grenoble, France
PI: Dr. Sad Sadki Post-Doc: Dr. Nicolas Berton
Topic: Functionalization of the Surface of Silicon Electrode Nanostructures by Grafting Redox
Groups for Micro-supercapacitors
Conducted confidential research within a national research center focused on the development and
innovation of novel biological and chemical technologies
Delivered an in-depth poster presentation at the 3rd annual Franco-American workshop
Participated in a presentation competition created a final presentation for the heads of research
laboratories

Research Assistant, Dept. of Chemistry Aug 2012 Dec 2016
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PI: Dr. Jayne Garno Graduate: ChaMarra Saner (2012-2013), Zachary Highland (2013-2016)
Topic: Organosilane Particle Lithography on Si(111) Surfaces Analyzed by Atomic Force
Microscopy for Future Biological and Chemical Uses in Industry and Medicine
Conducted wet chemistry techniques in support of graduate student research and assisted in the
development of improved protocols, methods, and technologies
Processed data and images for publications and conference presentations
Collaborated in conducting research in an analytical research chemistry laboratory
Participated in continuous feedback loop receiving and giving critiques throughout project life-cycle

POSTER PRESENTATIONS, FIRST AUTHOR
1. Patterning Proteins at the Nanoscale using Spatially Selective Surfaces prepared by Particle Lithography.
Leegwater, C.N.; Highland, Z.L.; Garno, J.C. 251st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
(March 2016)
2. Organosilanes, Particle Lithography, Atomic Force Microscopy, and Functionalized Si Nanowires for
Supercapacitors. Leegwater, C.N. 3rd French-American Workshop, Grenoble, France (June 2014)
3. Nanostructures of Organosilanes prepared on Si(111) using Particle Lithography: Characterizations with
Atomic Force Microscopy. Leegwater, C.N.; Highland, Z.L.; Saner, C.K.; Chambers, P.; Garno, J.C. 247th
National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Dallas, TX (March 2014)

POSTER PRESENTATIONS, SECOND AUTHOR
1. Nanoscale Patterning of Proteins on Spatially-selective Templates of Organosilanes Prepared by Particle
Lithography. Highland, Z.H.; Englade-Franklin, L.E.; Saner, C.K.; Leegwater, C. N.; Girard, R.; Garno, J.C. 247th
National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Dallas, TX (March 2014)
2. Directed Self-assembly of Fibronectin using Particle Lithography with Organosilanes. Saner, C.K.; Leegwater,
C.N.; Garno, J.C. 245th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA (April 2013)

ORAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Particle Lithography of Proteins using Atomic Force Microscopy and Fluorescence Tagging. Leegwater, C.N.
LSU Chemistry Senior Research Symposium, Baton Rouge, LA (October 2016)
2. Patterning Proteins using Spatially Selective Surfaces and Atomic Force Microscopy. Leegwater, C.N. LSU
Chemistry Senior Research Symposium, Baton Rouge, LA (May 2016)
3. Functionalization of the Surface of Silicon Electrode Nanostructures by Grafting Redox Groups for Micro-
supercapacitors. Leegwater, C.N. HHMI-International CEA/GIANT International Internship Program,
Grenoble, France (June 2014)
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SKILLS
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Gas Chromatograph (GC), Spectrophotometer, Ion Chromatograph, TOC
Analyzer, Titrations, Mathematica, Gwyddion, Probes: ORP, pH, Dissolved O2, TDS, Protein Deposition,
Stenner Pumps, Microsoft Office Suite, Photo and Web Design (Adobe Creative Suite)

LANGUAGE
French: Intermediate
German: Intermediate (Completed CEFR B1)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society 2012-Present

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Member, Oakland Volunteer Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary 2010-Present
Assist firefighters and citizens during times of disaster and community need
Table Organizer and Volunteer, Super Science Saturday 2013, 2016
Planned and finalized supplies and paperwork for demonstration
Honors Welcome Leader, LSU Ogden Honors College 2013, 2015
Oriented incoming Honors students to campus and the requirements of the Honors College during a week-
long orientation with a follow-up event during the 3rd week of classes