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Rich Reichchemie1@cox.net
rreich@chem.ufl.edu
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About Me:
I am a major in the U.S. Air Force with 12 years of active duty service. I am currently assigned to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/CI) here at the University of Florida to earn my PhD in analytical chemistry. I am scheduled to complete my degree 23 Aug 2010. I plan to work at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology as my follow-on assignment and then I will return to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO in 2013 to teach chemistry. I will retire from the Air Force on 31 May 2016.
Research Interest:
I am interested in mass spectrometric imaging of small drug molecules and their metabolites in tissues. I am currently working on a method to analyze cocaine and its metabolites benzoylecgonine, ecgonine methyl ester, and cocaethylene in brain tissue. I am also interested in investigating methodologies for acquiring mass spectral information from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples.
Education:
University of Florida, M.S., Analytical Chemistry, May 2001, GPA (4.00/4.00), Minor: Environmental Engineering, Thesis: Fundamentals and Applications of Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization Quadrupole Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Explosives
University of Arizona, B.S., Chemistry, Minor: Math/Physics, Dec 1995, Cum Laude, GPA (3.60/4.00), B.A., German, Dec 1995, GPA (3.60/4.00)
Military Assignments:
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Chemistry Department, United States Air Force Academy, CO; Jun 2004-Jul 2007; Assistant Professor for Chem 141 and 142 (general chemistry sequence), 142R (remedial chemistry), 222 (analytical chemistry), and 350 (chemistry of weapons); Course Director for Chem 222 and Chem 350; Guest Lecturer for Chem 350, 353 (instrumental analysis), Engr 402 (professional engineering exam prep course), and Chemistry Olympiad; Executive Officer for Chemistry Department; Associate Air Officer Commander for Academics for Cadet Squadron 26; Associate Air Officer Commander for Cadet Squadron 1; coordinator for Summer Seminar 2005; Director of Technology and Client Support Administrator for Chemistry Department; research mentor for 3 cadets in Chem 499/499B; supervisor for 2 lieutenants.
Deputy Chief, Combustion Branch, Propulsion Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PRTC), Wright-Patterson AFB OH; Oct 2003-Jun 2004; assisted Branch Chief in leading 25 scientists and engineers in the planning, development, and transition of combustion technology; prepared Officer Performance Reports and medal/award citations for military; hired new employees; safety inspections; tracked patents.
Senior Combustion Scientist, Propulsion Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PRTC), Wright-Patterson AFB OH; Feb 2001-Jun 2004; Lead scientist for the chemical/physical characterization of particulate matter from turbine engines; directed development and testing of portable fuel sensor technology for real-time flightline fuel measurements; managed contracts to develop technologies to support Pulse Detonation Engine Program.
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/CI) Chemistry M.S. Student, University of Florida; Aug 1999-Feb 2001; Developed LC/ESI-MS, LC/APCI-MS, and MS/MS methods for the environmental and forensic analysis of explosives.
Deputy Program Manager/Explosive Chemist, Munitions Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/MNME), Eglin AFB FL; Jul 1996-Jul 1999; Principal investigator of melt-cast energetics and Deputy Program Manager for the in-house High Energy Explosives Development Program; formulated and characterized the sensitivity and performance of eleven explosive formulations to qualify their use in advance Air Force munitions.
Medals:
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Patent:
U.S. Patent No. 5,997,668 "Castable 1,3,3-Trinitroazetidine (TNAZ)/Nitroaromaticamine Composite Explosive"
Publications/Presentations:
Corporan, E., Reich, R., et
al., “Impacts of Biodiesel on Pollutant Emissions of a JP-8 Fueled Turbine
Engine”, 97th Annual Air & Waste Management Association
Conference,
Pawlik, R., Reich, R.F., et
al., “Effect of Additives on Soot Formation in a Well-Stirred Reactor”,
29th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Science Symposium,
Reich, R.F., et al.,
“Effect on Soot Formation in a Well-Stirred Reactor with Nitromethane
Addition”, Partners in Environmental Technology
Reich, R.F., et al., “Real-Time Analysis of Trace Combustion Gases from a Well-Stirred Reactor Using Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Selected Ion Storage”, 51st ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Montreal, Canada, June 2003.
Mortimer, B.M.
Reich, R.F., et al.,
“Particulate Matter and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Determination Using a
Well-Stirred Reactor”, 41st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting,
Reich, R.F., et al.,
“Particulate Matter and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Determination Using a
Well-Stirred Reactor”, Partners in Environmental Technology
Reich, R.F., et al., “Real-Time Physical and Chemical Characterization of Particulate Matter from a Combustion Source”, 50th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, June 2002.
Widera, J., Reich, R., et al., “Long-Period Grating Fiber-Optic Sensors for Smart Nozzle Development. Evaluation of a Commercial Cu2+ Sensor”, Petroleum Chemistry Division Preprints, ACS, 47(1), 2002. (Presented at Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium 2002.)
Reich, R.F., et al., “Trace Detection and Quantitation of Explosives Using LC/APCI-MS”, 49th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, June 2001.
Reich, R.F., et al., “Adduct Ion Formation of Nitro-Compounds in Electrospray Ionization-Quadropole Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry”, 48th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, June 2000.
S.A. Aubert, S. Carswell, R.F. Reich, 1Lt, AFRL-MN-EG-TR-2000-7007, “Determination of the Initiation Properties of AFX-757 Using the Wedge Test”, Eglin AFB FL, February 2000.
S.A. Aubert, R.F. Reich, 1Lt, et al., AFRL-MN-EG-TR-2000-7011, “Determination of the Initiation Properties of MNX-221 Using the Wedge Test”, Eglin AFB FL, February 2000. (Presented at NDIA Insensitive Munitions and Energetic Materials Technology Symposium, November 1999.)
S.A. Aubert, C.T. Sprague, R.F. Reich, 1Lt, et al., AFRL-MN-EG-TR-1998-7086, “Development of MNX-221 a High Energy HMX/TMETN Plastic Bonded Explosive (PBX)”, Eglin AFB FL, September 1998. (Presented at NDIA Insensitive Munitions and Energetic Materials Technology Symposium, November 1998.)
R.F. Reich, 1Lt, et al., AFRL-MN-EG-TR-1998-7066, “Development and Evaluation of MNX-630 a TNAZ/HMX High Energy Melt Cast Explosive”, Eglin AFB FL, August 1998. (Presented at NDIA Insensitive Munitions and Energetic Materials Technology Symposium, November 1998.)
C.T. Sprague, S.A. Aubert, R.F. Reich, 1Lt, AFRL-MN-EG-TR-1998-7031, “Characterization of the Sensitivity Properties of (65/35) Fine Grain Octol”, Eglin AFB FL, April 1998.
R.F. Reich, 2Lt, et al., “Evaluation of the Properties of TNAZ Eutectics and Other Selected Composites”, ADPA Insensitive Munitions and Energetic Materials Technology Symposium, October 1997.
C.T. Sprague, S.A. Aubert, R.F. Reich, 2Lt, WL-TR-1997-7035, “Characterization of a TNAZ/DNA (2,4-Dinitroaniline) Composite Explosive”, Eglin AFB FL, August 1997.
R.F. Reich, 2Lt, et al., WL-TR-1997-7022, “Evaluation of the Characterization of a TNAZ/MNA (N-Methyl-p-nitroaniline) Composite Explosive”, Eglin AFB FL, June 1997.
S.M. Furst, D. Luedke, H. Gaw, R. Reich, et al., “Demonstration of a Cellular Immune Response in Halothane-Exposed Guinea Pigs”, J. Applied Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 143, 245-255, 1997.
S.A. Aubert, R.F. Reich, 2Lt, et al., WL-TR-96-7058, “Evaluation of the Characteristics of a TNAZ/CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) Composite Explosive”, Eglin AFB FL, October 1996.