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                                        300E Chestnut Apt.201D
                                        Oxford, OH 45056-2661

                                        7/14/95
                                                                     
                                      
  Dear Sir or Madame:


  I  am  interested in finding a job opportunity as a Research
  Scientist/Engineer   in   the  area   of   Electrochemistry,
  Electrodeposition,     Electroplating,     (Electro)Etching,
  Corrosion, Fuel Cell or Battery Research, Electrotechnology,
  Energy  Conversion/Storage,  Magnetic  Recording  Technology
  Research  (electrochemically oriented), etc. or in the  area
  of Analytical, Electroanalytical or Environmental Chemistry.
  Currently,  I  am a graduating Ph.D. student  in  Analytical
  Chemistry  (with  emphasis  on  Electrochemistry)  at  Miami
  University  with  over  4  years of  research  and  teaching
  experience.  I  also hold a M.S. in Chemistry  and  Chemical
  Engineering    from   Technical   University    of    Gdansk
  (specializing in Corrosion).

  To introduce myself:

  My   most   recent  research  experience  was  devising   an
  electrochemical     detection     scheme     for     heparin
  (anticoagulating  drug)  suitable  for  detection   in   the
  biologically  relevant concentration  range.  I  was  solely
  responsible for the lab work on this project. In our  group,
  exploring  new  grounds in novel electrodes, catalyst  based
  electrochemical  sensor  technology (including  solid  state
  electrochemical  systems  based  on  organic  as   well   as
  inorganic polymeric electrolytes) and method development  is
  the primary goal, so the knowledge I have gained in my study
  is readily applied to many other areas. In fact, my previous
  project  dealt  with  devising a  bulk  modified  polishable
  multifunctional   (catalytic,  ion   exchange,   nonspecific
  interactions,  etc.) composite electrode  as  a  sensor  for
  various  environmental pollutants as analytes.  It  required
  designing    a   unique   powdered   graphite   flow-through
  modification  cell  as the heterogeneous  catalyst  was  not
  available  as an isolated compound. My research in corrosion
  science  area was focused on migration of chloride  ions  in
  reinforced  concrete  subjected to  cathodic  protection  in
  saline  brine and in the area of long lived stable reference
  electrodes  capable  of surviving high  pH  environments  of
  concrete installations for extended periods of time.

  Through  my research and teaching assignments I have  gained
  an experience with various spectroscopic and chromatographic
  techniques  as  well.  My research and teaching  assignments
  involved using following analytical instrumental techniques:
  GC,  GC-MS, HPLC, IC, LC-MS, AAS, GF-AAS, UV-Vis, IR,  FTIR,
  Fluorescence, Refractometry, FIA, CE, SFE, ICP-AES and  most
  electrochemical     techniques     including     Coulometry,
  Potentiometry,  Chronopotentiometry, Chronoamperometry,  CV,
  DPV,  SWV, Stripping Voltammetry (Analysis), Electrochemical
  Impedance Spectroscopy, more...

  As  a  Research Scientist/Engineer in interested company,  I
  would  bring my knowledge of electrochemistry (most of known
  techniques used in electrochemical and corrosional studies),
  of   electrocatalysis,  of  various  electrode  modification
  techniques,   of   operation   of   sophisticated   research
  instrumentation, of computers and of instrument interfacing,
  of  data  acquisition and analysis as  well  as  my  general
  analytical skills. Furthermore, I work well with others, and
  am  experienced  in use, troubleshooting and maintenance  of
  various   analytical  and  electrochemical  procedures   and
  instruments.

  My  unique  blend  of engineering background  combined  with
  academic research experience should be a perfect addition to
  R&D   department   of   any  company  in   Electrochemistry,
  Electrodeposition,     Electroplating,     (Electro)Etching,
  Corrosion, Fuel Cell or Battery Research, Electrotechnology,
  Energy  Conversion/Storage,  Magnetic  Recording  Technology
  Research   (electrochemically   oriented),   etc.   research
  oriented   industry   as   well  as   in   any   Analytical,
  Electroanalytical or Environmental Chemistry Laboratory.
  
                                        Sincerely,

                                      

                                        Krzysztof A. Lewinski
  

  Below please also find enclosed my latest resume.

                          
                     Krzysztof A. Lewinski
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Office:                          Home:
     Department of Chemistry          Miami Manor
     Miami University                 300E Chestnut Apt. 201D
     112 Hughes Hall                  Oxford, OH 45056-2661
     Oxford, OH 45056                 tel. (513)-529-5186
     tel. (513)-529-7247
                                
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 e-mail:  lewinski@miamiu.acs.muohio.edu    fax: (513)-529-2876
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CAREER        To obtain a  challenging  research or  development
OBJECTIVE     position involving creative problem solving.

EDUCATION     Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
              Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Analytical Chemis-
              try (anticipated by August 1995); GPA: 4.0/4.0
               
              Dissertation  Title:  "Application of  Surface and
              Bulk Modified Electrodes in Electroanalytical Che-
              mistry."
              Research Advisor: Professor James A. Cox
              
              Technical  University  of  Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
              Master's  Degree  (M.S.)  with  highest honors in 
              Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, July 1990;  
              GPA: 4.3/5.0 (Special Recognition for Graduating
              First of the Class of 1990).
              
              Thesis Title:  "Cathodic Protection of  Reinforced
              Concrete".
              Research Advisor:  Professor  Romuald  Juchniewicz
              
PROFESSIONAL  Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Miami
EXPERIENCE    University, (1991 - present).
              * Currently   investigating  electrocatalytic
                properties  of glassy carbon materials  modified
                with  metals  and  their  oxides  and  inorganic
                polymers using electrochemical techniques.
              * Currently  extending  the scope of  applications
                of bulk  modified  graphite-based electrodes  by
                incorporating  novel  catalysts,  multicatalytic
                systems and ion exchange polymers.
              * Actively involved in development of new graphite
                plating  techniques with substances that are not
                available as isolated compounds.
              * Currently working  on electrochemical  detection
                schemes for analytes of environmental importance
                (such as highly carcinogenic nitrosamines) or of
                biological significance ( peptides, saccharides,
                heparins, hydrogen peroxide).        
              * Computer interfacing  of electrochemical instru-
                mentation  for data acquisition  and  experiment
                control  (GPIB, A/D  and D/A  converters, RS 232
                communication, etc.).
              * Organized  and  maintained  laboratory  personal
                computer hardware and software.
              * Investigated analytical applications of electro-
                chemical  processes  on  iridium / iridium-oxide  
                electrodes and glassy carbon electrodes modified
                with  palladium-iridium  oxide films using elec-
                trochemical and flow techniques.
              * Studied acid-base properties of metal oxides (pH
                sensing).
              * Responsible for operation and maintenance of ICP
                AES spectrometer for research and  teaching pur-
                poses.
              
              Research   Assistant,  Department  of   Chemistry,
              Technical University of Gdansk (1988-1990).
              * Investigated  the  possibility  of  developing a
                successful  reference electrode  for  long  term
                application  in strongly alkaline  environ-ments
                (concrete constructions).
              * Studied  a chloride  ion migration  in  concrete
                samples  under cathodic protection in  a  saline
                brine.
              * Took  active  part in  palladium  recycling from
                capacitor  production   off-scourings   research
                project - project funded by the industry.
 
              Familiar  with the Following  Instrumental Techni-
              ques: GC, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, LC-MS, AAS, GF-AAS, IR 
              FTIR, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, Refractometry, FIA, CE
              SFE, ICP-AES  and  most electrochemical techniques
              including Coulometry, Potentiometry, Chronoampero-
              metry, Chronopotentiometry, Stripping Voltammetry,
              CV, DPV, SWV, ISE, Electrochemical Impedance Spec-
              troscopy, more.....
              
INTERNSHIPS   Environmental  and Health Office,  Ystad,  Sweden,
              1989.
              * Took  part  in  environmental  field   research.
              * Attended  a series of seminars devoted to  envi-
                ronment protection in Sweden.
              
              Grenaa, Denmark, 1989.
              * Environmentally  and  technologically   oriented
                tour  of  local  Danish  industry  (waste  water
                treatment plant, power plant, fertilizer factory
                with   disposal  site,  BASF  chemical  factory,
                windmill factory etc.).
              
              Cementos  Portland  de Lemona, Lemoa, Spain, 1988.
              * Laboratory  technician,   investigated  the  air
                pollution  caused by cement production  and  the
                influence of wind speed and direction on  cement
                dust fallout.
              
              Plastic factory  "Plastimat", Tachov, Czechoslova-
              kia,1987.
              * On-line production worker.
              
TEACHING      Teaching   Assistant,  Department  of   Chemistry,
EXPERIENCE    Miami University (1990-present).
              * Providing laboratory instruction for general and
                analytical  chemistry courses freshmen to senior
                (B.S.) level. Techniques taught include: Classi-
                cal wet chemistry,  GC,  HPLC, AAS,  UV-Vis, IR,
                Fluorescence, ISE, CV, Coulometry, Refractometry
                Dipole moment measurements,  GC-MS,  LC-MS, FIA,
                CZE, SFE, ICP-AES.
              
AWARDS        Graduate Student Achievement Award,  Miami Univer-
              sity, 1994 & 1995.

              Ottinger-Weidner Graduate Award, Miami University,
              Chemistry Department, 1994.

              Rector's Outstanding Student Fellowship Award  for
              excellence  in  academic  performance,   Technical
              University of Gdansk 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990.
              
              Red Rose Contest Laureate awarded a yearly scholar-
              ship for the second highest GPA at the university. 
              Award  funded by  Techno-Service Co-op.  Technical
              University of Gdansk, 1988.
              
MEMBERSHIP IN The Electrochemical Society.
PROFESSIONAL  The American Chemical Society.
SOCIETIES     Chemistry Honorary Society Gamma Theta Phi.
              Student Scientific Chemistry Circle -  Vice Presi-
              dent (1988-1990).
              
SKILLS        Languages: Polish, English, Russian.
              
              Computer Applications: Word Processing (Word, Word
              Perfect);  Spreadsheets (Origin, Quatro Pro, Lotus
              1-2-3, Excel); Presentation Packages (Power Point,
              Harvard Graphics); Database (Access). Hardware and
              software literate.

              Personal:  Troubleshooter, Analytical Mind, Super-
              ior Learning Skills, Enthusiastic, Energetic.
              
              Interpersonal: Comfortable working in teams.
              
PUBLICATIONS  "Application of Chemically Modified Electrodes  to
AND           Amperometric Determination of Heparin at Nanomolar
PRESENTATIONS Concentration  Levels",  Krzysztof A. Lewinski and
              James A. Cox, in preparation.

              "Preparation of  Multifunctional Polishable Compo-
              site  Graphite-Epoxy  Based  Electrodes Containing
              mvRuCN,Cu2O and Nafion", Krzysztof A. Lewinski and
              James A. Cox, in preparation.

              "Electrochemical  Determination  of   Heparin   by
              Oxidation  in  Acidic or Basic Medium",  Krzysztof
              A. Lewinski,  Yun Hu and James A. Cox,  The Pitts-
              burgh Conference,  New  Orleans,  Louisiana, 1995.
              
              "Multicatalytic Composites as Electrodes for  Flow
              Injection Amperometry", Krzysztof A. Lewinski  and
              James  A.  Cox,  XXI  Annual  Conference  of   the
              Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectrosco-
              py Societies (FACSS),  St. Louis,  Missouri, 1994.
              
              "Development  of Amperometric Detectors  Based  on
              Mediated  RedOx  at  Stable Inorganic  Compounds",
              James  A.  Cox,  Waldemar  Gorski,  Krzysztof   A.
              Lewinski, American Chemical Society (ACS),  Joined
              26th   Central  and  27th  Great  Lakes   Regional
              Meeting, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1994.
              
              "Polishable   Composite   Electrode   Based   upon
              Graphite  Powder  Modified with  Electrochemically
              Deposited  Catalyst", James A. Cox  and  Krzysztof
              A. Lewinski,  Electroanalysis, 6, (1994), 976-981.
              
              "New   Methods   for  Preparing  Electroanalytical
              Electrodes   for  Flow  Systems",   Krzysztof   A.
              Lewinski  and  James A. Cox, XX Annual  Conference
              of  the  Federation  of Analytical  Chemistry  and
              Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS), Detroit, Michigan,
              1993.
              
              "Flow  Injection  Amperometric  Determination   of
              Hydrogen  Peroxide at an Iridium Oxide Electrode",
              James  A.  Cox and Krzysztof A. Lewinski, Talanta,
              40, (1993), 1911-1915.
              
              "Flow  Injection  Amperometric  Determination   of
              Hydrogen  Peroxide  by  Oxidation  at  an  Iridium
              Oxide  Electrode", James A. Cox and  Krzysztof  A.
              Lewinski,  Fifth Winter Conference  on Flow Injec-
              tion  Analysis  (WCFIA `93),  Banana  Bay  Resort,
              Marathon, Florida Keys, 1993.
              
References available upon request.