Aaron Clasky, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Directed and executed industry projects to develop nanoparticle- and polymer-enabled biomedical devices for ocular therapeutics• Honed study design and troubleshooting skills on diverse scientific projects ranging from plasmonic nanoparticles to liposomes and mitochondrial transplant• Supervised, managed, and mentored both undergraduate and graduate research students with a strong emphasis on professional development, communication, and laboratory techniques• Published 6 peer-reviewed articles, with 8 associated patents and patent applications focusing on material design for various therapeutic applications

Toronto, Canada Area

• Guided and consulted small teams of students in developing detailed and rigorous conceptual design specifications for real-world clients• Led and mentored a small team of novice TAs in calibrating grades, delivering course material, and developing instructional strategies• Fostered an inclusive and open learning environment for TAs and undergraduate students alike with an encouraging and enthusiastic style of instruction

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Development and characterization of mucoadhesive micelles to prolong residence time on the eye and improve bioavailability of eye drops• In vitro and in vivo testing of mucoadhesivity and extended release of target active pharmaceutical ingredients• Reduced nanoparticle synthesis time by 200% by improving reaction efficiency and extraction processesEquipment: 1H NMR, Ultraviolet-Visible Light spectroscopy, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada

Combines the mentorship duties of a don with the programming responsibilities of a residence life employee. These include:- Fostering an open and inclusive community by organizing and executing different events such as movie nights, excursions around the Kitchener-Waterloo area, and cooking lessons.- Working closely with the facilities, cleaning, ministry, cafeteria and residence life staff in order to deal with concerns that arise in residence- Supervising 25 students (mostly first-years)- Acting as a mentor to the students in the form academic and/or emotional support- Handling stressful situations such as fire alarms, self-harm/suicide, assault, and other crises in a responsible and professional manner

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Research assistant for Prof. Lei Yang's lab at the Orthopaedic Institute at Soochow University and responsible for investigating the mechanical and electrical properties of a newly synthesized starch hydrogel.Designing, executing, and interpreting experimentsGenerating graphs and charts, using appropriate numerical analysisSynthesizing hydrogel samples using modern techniquesApplication of materials characterization methods such as tensile testing, stress relaxation, creep, etc to better understand new materialRunning comparative studies with other gels and polymers in general use such as PVA and PDMSDeveloping potential applications of the gelResearching scientific articlesGeneral lab maintenance

Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada Area

Broadening lab techniques in a microbiology setting involving an interdisciplinary combination of chemistry, biology, nanotechnology and engineering.Growing bacteriophage into fibres using crosslinking agents and advanced sterilizing techniques.Using mechanical characterization methods involving tensile strength testing and nanoindentation to test relevant properties.Assisting in designing and developing processes for functionalizing and implementing fibres into new or existing technologies.

Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada Area

Running experiments investigating the human responses to mental vs. physical workloads using a financial stock market simulation. This involves abiding by the guidelines set out by the Research Ethics Board of Canada (TCPS-2), maintaining a degree of professionalism, and being observant and cognizant of the behaviours and reactions of the participants.Designing parking data visualizations using JavaScript libraries - mainly D3. This includes considering both the aesthetic and functional qualities of different implementations and making informed decisions based on the requirements of the client. The task requires strong communication, organization and creativity, in addition to the ability to develop something concrete from very open-ended directions.

Toronto, Canada Area

Developing the website used by the employees, students, and agents of the company. This means being in active contact with different users in order to eliminate shortfalls and create new and useful features. The website uses Python in a Django framework with Javascript and CSS for styling. In addition to the technical responsibilities, this position also requires coordination in a team with 3 other developers which demands clear communication and effective teamwork.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Nanotechnology Engineering

Activities and Societies: Floor Representative at St. Jerome's University residence, intramural dodgeball team, Race For Dignity team.