Research Assistant Resume Example Forest Bioproduct Research Institute, University Of Maine

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 2014Forest 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 2014Graduate Student University Of Maine

Teaching Assistant
January 2009 to January 2012University 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 2014University of Maine － Orono, ME, USAChemistry

Organic Chemistry, 1 2003Mahatma Gandhi UniversityIndiaOrganic Chemistry

Chemistry, 1 2000Mahatma Gandhi UniversityIndiaChemistry

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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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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