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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Highlights
1H NMR, 13C NMR, PW90 experiments, T1 and T2 experiments, various 2D NMR techniques-DOSY, COSY, NOESY, HSBC, HSQC,VT- NMR, NOESY, HETCOR, and solid state NMR Expertise in solution and solid state NMR of bio polymers like cellulose and lignin Expert in solution state and solid state NMR sample preparation, use of different deuterated solvents, sample preparation in shigemi tubes and use of relaxation agents, switching NMR probes for different NMR nuclei and data analysis Experienced in using spectral processing software packages like MestRenova and ACD labs Expertise in FTIR, UV/Vis, viscosity measurement, and KF Titration Chemical analysis using GC/MS, GPC, HPLC and GC/FID Develop/maintain SOPs, and work instructions of instruments Hands-on experience in maintaining and resolving instrumental problems Excellent communication and data management skills Computer knowledge including MS office, ChemDraw, Graphing softwares: Igor, and Origin Maintaining laboratory safety and properly documented laboratory notebook Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Accomplishments
  • Enthusiastic and professionally motivated NMR spectroscopist Expertise in NMR analysis and structure elucidation of organic compounds Experienced in various 1D and 2D NMR techniques, Solid state NMR, GPC, and GC/MS.
Experience
Research Assistant
January 2012 to January 2014 Forest Bioproduct Research Institute, University of Maine
  • Studied the reactions and identified reactants causing instability of biofuels using various techniques including 1D proton and carbon, solid state NMR (CP/MAS), GC/MS, GPC and viscosity to improve biofuel quality Performed magic angle spinning (CP-MAS) to characterize lignin and cellulose Used isotopic labeling studies to identify reactions of methanol with biofuels using NMR Developed NMR chemical shift and MS library of standard compounds for the quantitative analysis of complex bio-fuels Worked on collaborative projects with engineers and scientists, both on campus and off- campus, for detailed for detailed NMR and GC/MS studies of biofuels.
January 2009 to January 2014 Graduate Student University Of Maine
Teaching Assistant
January 2009 to January 2012 University of Maine
  • Prepared and delivered pre and post-lab lectures to undergraduate students in organic chemistry labs, supervised students' lab work, maintained students records, and grades Lectures include elaborate classes of spectroscopy (IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, APT and DEPT, 2D HETCOR and COSY) and organic synthesis and purification techniques.
Education
PhD : Chemistry, 1 2014 University of Maine － Orono, ME, USA Chemistry
Organic Chemistry, 1 2003 Mahatma Gandhi University India Organic Chemistry
Chemistry, 1 2000 Mahatma Gandhi University India Chemistry
Work History
Department of Chemistry
Publications
3 additional manuscripts in preparation) 1. Joseph, J.; Baker, C.; Mukkamala, S.; Beis, S. H.; Wheeler, M. C.; DeSisto, W. J.; Jensen, B.; Frederick, B. G. "Chemical Shift and Lifetimes for NMR Analysis of Biofuels" Energy Fuels 2010, 24, 5153-5162 2. Beis, S. H.; Mukkamala, S.; Hill, N.; Joseph, J.; Baker, C.; Jensen, B.; Stemmler, E. A.; Wheeler, M. C.; Frederick, B. G.; van Heiningen, A.; Berg, A. G.; DeSisto, W. J. "Fast Pyrolysis of Lignins" Bioresources 2010, 5, 1408-1424 3. DeSisto, W. J., Hill, N., Beis, S. H.; Mukkamala, S.; Joseph, J.; Baker, C.; Ong, T.H.; Stemmler, E. A.; Wheeler, M. C.; Frederick, B. G.; van Heiningen, A.; "Fast Pyrolysis of Pine Sawdust in a Fluidized-Bed Reactor" Energy Fuels 2010, 24, 2642-2651 SELECTED ORAL PRESENTATIONS 2013 J. Joseph, J.Fecteau, M. Rasmussen, E. A. Stemmler, B. L. Jensen, B. G. Frederick, "Reactions Causing Instability of Bio-oil," North East Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society, New Haven, CT 2012 J. Joseph, D. Labrecque, D. Smith, B. L. Jensen, B. G. Frederick "Probing the Reactions that Stabilize Bio-oil with Methanol," North East Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Rochester, NY
Interests
Volunteer, American Chemical Society North Eastern Regional Meeting (October 2013) Volunteer, Expanding Your Horizon program at University of Maine (March 2013) NSF REU Student/Undergraduate Student Mentor, Chemistry Department, University of Maine
Skills
ACD, APT, C, Excellent communication, Computer knowledge, data analysis, data management, FTIR, GC, HPLC, magic, MS office, NMR, quality, quantitative analysis, safety, T1, UV
Additional Information
  • VOLUNTEERING/ LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES Volunteer, American Chemical Society North Eastern Regional Meeting (October 2013) Volunteer, Expanding Your Horizon program at University of Maine (March 2013) NSF REU Student/Undergraduate Student Mentor, Chemistry Department, University of Maine AWARDS & HONORS Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in Organic Chemistry (April 2012) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in Organic Chemistry (April 2011) Outstanding International Student Award in Chemistry (April 2014)
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Forest Bioproduct Research Institute, University of Maine
  • Graduate Student University Of Maine
  • University of Maine
  • Department of Chemistry

School Attended

  • University of Maine
  • Mahatma Gandhi University

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant

Degrees

  • PhD : Chemistry , 1 2014
    Organic Chemistry , 1 2003
    Chemistry , 1 2000

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