CURRICULUM VITAE

Nicholas Ryan Conley, Founder and Principal
Conley Chemical Consulting, 1810 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061
650-200-9569; e-mail: nick@conleychem.com

EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in Chemistry Ph. D. program (128 units completed; chemistry GPA, 4.0; cumulative GPA, 3.79), Advisors: Profs. Waymouth and Moerner, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University
• Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony: Patent Litigation, Law School coursework, Stanford University, Fall 2007
• B. S. in Chemistry with High Honors and Special Departmental Honors, 3.94 GPA, The University of Texas at Austin, December 2003
• High School Diploma, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, 1998

 PUBLICATIONS

• On an improved pyrolytic synthesis of [60]- and [70]-fullerene.  Conley, N. R.; Lagowski, J. J. Carbon 2002, 40(6), 949-953.
• Synthesis of periodonaphthalene, C₁₀I₈: Permercuration and subsequent demercuration of naphthalene in a triiodide solution.  Conley, N. R.; Lagowski, J. J. Synth. React. Inorg. Met.-Org. Chem. 2003, 33(10), 1741-1745.
• Expanding the coordination chemistry of buckminsterfullerene: synthesis and characterization of (N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine-[60]-fullerene)copper(II) bromide.  Conley, N. R.; Lagowski, J. J. Inorg. Chem. Comm. 2004, 7(7), 932-934.
• A new synthetic route to authentic N-substituted aminomaleimides.  Conley, N. R.; Hung, R. J., Willson, C. G. J. Org. Chem. 2005, 70(11), 4553-4555.
• Toward nanometer-scale optical photolithograhy: utilizing the near-field of bowtie optical nanoantennas.  Sundaramurthy, A.; Schuck, P. J.; Conley, N. R.; Fromm, D.; Kino, G.; Moerner, W. E. Nano Lett. 2006, 6(3), 355-360.
• Bulk and single-molecule characterization of an improved molecular beacon utilizing H-dimer excitonic behavior.  Conley, N. R.; Kurtz, A. H.; Wang, H.; Twieg, R. J.; Moerner, W. E. J. Phys. Chem. B 2007, 111(28), 7929-7931.
• Aerobic alcohol oxidation with a cationic palladium complex: insights into catalyst design and decomposition.  Conley, N. R.; Labios, L. A.; Pearson, D. M.; McCrory, C. C. L.; Waymouth, R. M. Organometallics, 2007, 26, 5447-5453.

 PROFESSIONAL TALKS     

• Design and synthesis of novel NLO polymers.  Conley, N.R.; Willson C.G.  Materials for Microelectronics, Abstracts of Papers, 58^th ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Austin, TX, November 4, 2002. 
• Novel copper(II) chelates of N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine-[60]-fullerene.  Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Inorganic Division (#231), Abstracts of Papers, 59^th ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, October 28, 2003.
• An improved single-molecule molecular beacon utilizing H-dimer excitonic behavior.  Conley, N. R.; Kurtz, A. H.; Wang, H.; Twieg, R. J.; Moerner, W. E.  Abstracts of Papers, 232^nd ACS National Meeting, Frontiers in Single-Molecule Biophysical Chemistry and Imaging, San Francisco, CA, September 14, 2006.
• Single-molecule molecular beacons and their application to novel binding schemes for nucleic acid detection. Conley, N. R.; Kurtz, A. H.; Wang, H.; Twieg, R. J.; Kool, E. T.; Moerner, W. E.  Molecular Biophysics Seminar, Clark Center S360, Stanford, CA, January 10, 2007.

POSTERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

• On the synthesis of fullerenes.  Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, 219^th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 26-30, 2000.  CHED-140.  Publisher: American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.
• Peer teaching: A view from the trenches.  Morone, L.A.; Conley, N.R.; Watkins, J.T.; Virani, H.A.; Klysik, M.; LaCourt, V.A.; Lyon, D.C.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, 219^th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 26-30, 2000.  CHED-151.  Publisher: American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.
• On the synthesis and characterization of hydrogenated azafullerene, C₅₉H_xN.  Riedesel, E.J.; Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, Welch Summer Scholar Poster Session, The University of Texas, Austin, TX, July 14, 2000. 
• On the existence of naturally occurring xenates.  Lee, J.; Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, Welch Summer Scholar Poster Session, The University of Texas, Austin, TX, July 14, 2000. 
• An improved pyrolytic route to [60]- and [70]-fullerene.  Conley, N.R.; Pearce, J.L.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Austin, TX, March 23, 2001. 
• Synthesis of the elusive periodonaphthalene.  Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, ACS Regional Meeting, San Antonio, TX, October 19, 2001. 
• Borazine: A precursor to boron-nitrogen analogues of fullerenes?  Conley, N.R.; Pearce, J.L.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Austin, TX, April 12, 2002. 
• Synthesis and characterization of N-(4-bromophenyl)-N-methylaminomaleimide.  Conley, N.R.; Willson, C.G.  Department of Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Austin, TX, May 1, 2002.
• Design and synthesis of novel NLO materials incorporating N-aminomaleimide.  Conley, N.R.; Willson, C.G.  4^th Annual Beckman Scholars Symposium, Irvine, CA, July 25-27, 2002.
• Synthesis and application of two N-substituted aminomaleimides.  Conley, N.R.; Willson, C.G.  Book of Abstracts, 224^th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.  ORGN-773.  Publisher: American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.
• Boron-nitrogen analogues of benzene and naphthalene: Precursors to BN fullerenes?  Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Book of Abstracts, 224^th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.  ORGN-774.  Publisher: American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.
• Formation of N,N’-dimethylethylenediamine-[60]-fullerene complexes of palladium(II) chloride.  Gilstrap, Lauren Gray; Long, S. Reid; Conley, N.R.; Lagowski, J.J.  Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Book of Abstracts, 59^th ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, October 27, 2003.
• Electrooxidation by mononuclear palladium catalysts.  Conley, N. R.; Waymouth, R. M.  Global Climate & Energy Project (GCEP) Research Symposium, Frances C. Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford, CA, June 16, 2005.
• Discrete transition metal complexes for low temperature fuel cells: Efficient energy conversion. Painter, R.; Conley, N. R.; McCrory, C.; Ottenwaelder, X.; Chidsey, C.; Stack, D.; Waymouth, R. GCEP Research Symposium, Frances C. Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford, CA, June 16, 2005.
• Rapid, room temperature oxidation of alcohols and C-H bonds.  Conley, N. R.; Pearson, D.; Labios, L.; McCrory, C.; Chidsey, C.; Waymouth, R.  GCEP Research Symposium, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford, CA, September 19, 2006.
• Rapid, low temperature catalysts for the oxidation of organic molecules. Conley, N.R.; Pearson, D.; Labios, L.; McCrory, C.; Chidsey, C.; Waymouth R. GCEP Research Symposium, Frances C. Arillaga Alumni Alumni Center, Stanford, CA, October 3, 2007. Also presented at the 22nd Annual William S. Johnson Symposium, Mudd Building, Stanford, CA, October 12, 2007.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

• MR. The Barbershop (Kumi Walker and Sean Heywood, Cofounders), Jan. 2006-Feb. 2007
• dentibrite (Lynn Muzik, Founder), Dec. 2006-present

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

• Completed Stanford Law School coursework; Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony: Patent Litigation, Fall 2007
• Attended Boston Scientific Corporation v. Johnson & Johnson trial, October 11, 2007
• Authored USPTO Provisional Patent, Formula for Treating Skin Irritation, September 27, 2007
• Authored USPTO Provisional Patent, Dental Appliance Cleansing Formula, August 3, 2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Teaching/Head Teaching Assistant, Stanford University, Autumn 2004/Summer 2006. Served as a teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry Lab II (CHEM 130) and as a head teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 36). Received very favorable evaluations in both courses (e.g.., 5.0/5.0 for “explanations” and a 4.5/5.0 for “overall [teaching] effectiveness” in CHEM 36. 
• Teaching Specialist, The University of Texas at Austin, Spring 2004. Served as a teaching assistant for two courses, Physical Chemistry Lab I (CH 153K) and Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (CH 317). Appointed as head TA for CH 317 and oversaw two lab sections.  Received an overall excellent evaluation in both courses.
• Welch Summer Scholar Program (WSSP) Research Supervisor, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2000/2001/2004. Oversaw the chemical research and poster presentation of five students in WSSP, a five week, summer research program for exceptional high school students.  For more information, see http://www.utexas.edu/research/chemed/lagowski/WSSP/index.html
• Peer Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin, Spring 1999/Fall 1999/Spring 2000/Fall 2000. Held weekly discussion sections (~25 students) for a general chemistry course. Explained concepts, assisted with homework problems, and gave reviews for exams. For more information, see http://www.utexas.edu/research/chemed/lagowski/pta.html.

HONORS AND AWARDS

• G. J. Lieberman Fellowship, Fall 2007
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, March 2004
• Linus Pauling Award ($2000) from Stanford Department of Chemsitry, Summer 2004
• Chemistry and Biochemistry Authors’ Scholarship ($750) Fall 2003
• American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award, May 2003
• Dorothy B. Banks Scholarship ($5000), Spring 2002
• UT Co-op/George H. Mitchell Award ($2000), Spring 2002
• Beckman Scholarship ($17,600), Summer 2001-2002
• Undergraduate Research Fellowship ($1000), Fall 2001, Fall 2002, Fall 2003
• University Honors: Fall 1998, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Fall 2001, Spring 2002

 AFFILIATIONS

• New York Academy of Sciences
• National Science Foundation, Graduate Fellow
• Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP), Stanford University
• Chemical Consultants Network
• American Chemical Society
• Phi Beta Kappa