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Kathleen M. Flynn

Interests

Conducts matrix assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI MS) experiments and performs related data analyses on synthetic polymers.
Conducts measurements and data analysis to produce polymer SRMs certified for melt flow, molecular mass, and rheological behavior.
Operates and maintains facilities for Gel Permeation Chromatography.

Awards and Honors

Department of Commerce Bronze Medal (2007)

Selected Publications

Lessons Learned From NIST's Two Recent Polymer MS Interlabortaory Comparisons
Significant Parameters in the Optimization of MALDI-TOF-MS
Quantitative Mass Spectrometry and Polydisperse Materials: Creation of an Absolute Molecular Mass Distribution Polymer Standard

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Position:

Physical Science Technician
Materials Science and Engineering
Sustainable Polymers Group

Employment History:

1989-present: Physical Science Technician, Polymers Division, NIST

Education:

A.S., Architectural Drafting, New England Institute of Technology, 1993

Contact

Phone: 301-975-6590
Email: kathleen.flynn@nist.gov
Fax: 301-975-3928