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Florida International University, Miami Florida Aug 2015 – Aug 2020
Supervisor: Kevin O'Shea
· Dissertation research in environmental, physical-organic and analytical, and chemistry, with projects related to reactive oxygen species-mediated transformation of biomolecules, toxins, and pollutants.
· Dissertation Title: Fundamental Studies of the Singlet Oxygenation of Water-Soluble Compounds: Reaction Products, Pathways, and Kinetics
· Independently designed, planned, conducted, and analyzed experiments
· Instrumental, technical, analytical, and experimental troubleshooting
· Research experience: Photochemical reactions products, kinetics, and biological activity of a variety of organic molecules were investigated using various nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), LC and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR/MS), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Singlet oxygenation of the potent Cyanotoxin Domoic Acid: These studies were published the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Singlet oxygenation of the pyrroles is aqueous systems: These studies are ready for submission to (Add journal)
· Training in and research conducted with advanced lab techniques, especially 1D and 2D NMR: 1H, 13C, COSY, spectroscopy, and HPLC
· Experience in the synthesis and characterization of small new compounds
· Three published first-author peer-reviewed papers, two fellowships, and six oral presentations at National ACS Meetings in aquatic photochemistry and physical organic chemistry
· Mentored junior graduate and undergraduate students (including NSF GRFP application process; building a compelling personal and research statement)
Direct Supervisor: Dr. Wim Steelant Dec 2012 – May 2014
· Collaborated with faculty on revamping the laboratory practices to enhance student’s learning experience
· Maintained the laboratories supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and placing orders for supplies
· Manage the laboratories’ budget
· Trained, supervised, and mentored the work-study students
· Developed and maintained the laboratories’ chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library
· Performed risk assessment on the hazardous and waste materials and enforced the required procedures for purchasing, handling, and waste disposal.
Maintained laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards, developed operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures Program Coordinator
Saint Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL
Direct Supervisor: Dr. Pilar Maul Nov 2011 to Dec 2012
· Collaborated with USDA, FIU, and MDC scientists and administrators for grant administration and developed ways to achieve goals
· Supported planning, and coordination of programs and its activities with its proper documentation and scheduling
· Supervised and co-mentored program students for handling university projects effectively
· Created presentations, summaries, and helping materials to ensure better communication and company-wide understanding of the programs
· Cultivated the program students scientific research and presentation
GPA: 3.8
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