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PhD Chemist | Computational Materials & Thermophysical Modeling | Scientific Consulting & Technical Writing Expert

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-trained chemist with expertise in computational modeling, materials chemistry, and thermophysical property analysis. My work has included atomistic simulations (AIMD), thermodynamic modeling, data analysis, and translating complex chemical systems into actionable insights. I have extensive experience working with multi-component systems, thermophysical property prediction, and simulation workflows using advanced computational tools. Beyond research, I have a strong track record of communicating complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences — from technical peers to non-specialist stakeholders. I can assist with: • Literature reviews and technical reports • Computational chemistry and materials modeling guidance • Thermophysical property analysis • Data interpretation and visualization • Scientific writing and white papers • Technical content development • Research proposal development I am particularly interested in projects that bridge research and application — helping companies understand their data, refine their approach, or communicate their science effectively. I deliver clear, concise, and technically rigorous work on time and with strong attention to detail.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Catalysis
• ☆ Inorganic Chemistry
• ☆ Physical Chemistry
• ☆ Theoretical Chemistry
• ☆ Computational Chemistry
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Machine Learning

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Data Visualization, Data Insights

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

January 2023 - Present

Graduate research assistant

University of Tennessee

August 2018 - Present

Education

Doctorate in Physical Chemistry (Chemistry)

The University of Tennessee Knoxville

August 2018 - Present

Bachelor’s in Chemistry (Chemistry)

University of South Carolina Aiken

August 2014 - May 2018

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

REPORT

Brett Smith, Vanda Glezakou, Nicholas Termini, Anthony Birri (2024). Atomistic Simulations for Thermophysical Properties of Uranium-Containing Halide Molten Salts .

Brett Smith, Nick Termini, Tony Birri, Ryan Chesser, Jacob Numbers, Kevin Garland, Ethan Wilgocki, Craig Gray, Vanda Glezakou (2024). FY24 Progress Report on Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Nuclear Industry Relevant Chloride Salts: An Experimental and Computational Study .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Data Analytics for Catalysis Predictions: Are We Ready Yet? @article{Zhang_2024, title={Data Analytics for Catalysis Predictions: Are We Ready Yet?}, ISSN={2155-5435}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.3c05285}, DOI={10.1021/acscatal.3c05285}, journal={ACS Catalysis}, publisher={American Chemical Society (ACS)}, author={Zhang, Difan and Smith, Brett and Wu, Haiyi and Nguyen, Manh-Thuong and Rousseau, Roger and Glezakou, Vassiliki-Alexandra}, year={2024}, month=may, pages={8073–8086} } . ACS Catalysis.

Jerred J. Russell, Joseph F. DeJesus, Brett A. Smith, Phattananawee Nalaoh, Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis, David M. Jenkins (2024). Disparate reactivity of a chiral iron(<scp>ii</scp>) tetracarbene complex with organic azides . Dalton Transactions.

Brett A. Smith, Somon Hakimov, David M. Jenkins, Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis (2024). Ligand engineering of tetra N-heterocyclic carbenes for boosting catalytic aziridination . Dalton Transactions.

Grier M. Jones, Brett A. Smith, Justin K. Kirkland, Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis (2023). Data-driven ligand field exploration of Fe(iv)–oxo sites for C–H activation . Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers.

Brett Smith, Grier M. Jones, Brett A. Smith, Justin Kyle Kirkland, Konstantinos Vogiatzis(2022). Data-Driven Ligand Field Exploration of Fe(IV)-oxo Sites for C-H Activation . Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Brett A. Smith, Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis(2021). σ-Donation and π-Backdonation Effects in Dative Bonds of Main-Group Elements . The Journal of Physical Chemistry A. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Sumeng Liu, Brett A. Smith, Justin K. Kirkland, Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis, Gregory S. Girolami(2021). Nature of the Short Rh–Li Contact between Lithium and the Rhodium ω-Alkenyl Complex [Rh(CH2CMe2CH2CH═CH2)2]− . Inorganic Chemistry. 60. (12). p. 8790--8801. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Joseph D. Schneider and Brett A. Smith and Grant A. Williams and Douglas R. Powell and Felio Perez and Gerard T. Rowe and Lei Yang(2020). Synthesis and Characterization of Cu(II) and Mixed-Valence Cu(I)Cu(II) Clusters Supported by Pyridylamide Ligands . Inorganic Chemistry. 59. (8). p. 5433--5446. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

BOOK CHAPTER

Zhang, D., Wu, H., Smith, B., Glezakou, V.-A.(2023). Harness the power of atomistic modeling and deep learning in biofuel separation . Annual Reports in Computational Chemistry.