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Developing novel reaction conditions for small molecule and peptide synthesis, focusing on optimizing yields and reaction efficiency to accelerate drug discovery timelines. Optimizing LC/MS workflows to improve the accuracy and throughput of compound analysis, enhancing the detection of key molecular features in drug candidates. Synthesizing and analyzing peptides through solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), directly contributing to the identification and validation of novel drug candidates.

Tutoring students in one-on-one sessions for classes based on quantitative skills including chemistry, computer science, maths, and physics

Assisting with the implementation of safety protocols and compliance programs to ensure laboratory and campus-wide adherence to environmental health and safety regulations. Conducting safety audits and inspections in laboratory settings, identifying potential hazards and ensuring corrective actions are taken to mitigate risks. Managing chemical inventories and safety data sheets (SDS), ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Supporting training sessions for students and staff on lab safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and proper handling of hazardous substances. Collaborating with faculty and staff to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional safety regulations.

Assisted the student community with their resume, networking, job/internship search, and application process. Helped coordinate various workshops throughout the campus on career-related issues.

Claremont, California, United States

Conducting research on drug delivery systems through human skin in the Transdermal Transport Lab under Professor Nancy Lape. Building a mechanical stretching device to analyze the impact of humidity on skin stretching behavior. Investigating transepidermal water loss (TEWL) to measure water evaporation through the skin barrier and understand its role in skin permeability. Performing stress relaxation and creep tests to evaluate the elasticity and resilience of skin under various environmental conditions. Providing insights into how humidity affects skin’s structural integrity, which can guide the design of optimized transdermal drug delivery systems. Aiming to improve drug absorption and controlled release rates in treatments requiring precise dosing, advancing transdermal technology adaptable to diverse humidity levels.

Berkeley, California, United States

Assessed chemical stability of nanoscale libraries through SAR analysis and combinatorial chemistry, synthesized/purified compounds targeting specific cancer mutations, contributing to groundbreaking cancer treatment research. Conducted three pilot experiments with different types of chemical reactions and monitored product stability using UV254 measurements via LCMS and RapidFire 400 high-throughput mass spectrometry. Managed large datasets from 672 reactions with Virscidian and GraphPad Prism software, ensuring robust conclusions and supporting synthesis/purification processes with CombiFlash and rotary evaporator.

Developed an application that uses machine learning to give recipe recommendations based on pictures of items in a fridge through working with the P-Recipe Team at P-ai. Built a convolutional neural network algorithm using transfer learning to train a computer vision model.

Conducted the project "Machine Learning for Smart Building Systems" at the Software Research and Development Department. Produced and presented reports on the KNX systems and machine learning algorithms. Developed programs that use different algorithms to analyze user habits and propose smart building control suggestions to the user accordingly.

Regulated the ticketing system that serves 1000+ students.

Managed lighting, audio, and projection duties in the Seaver Theatre which houses 5 shows throughout the year.

Produced scenic decor by executing carpentry, scenic paint, and prop making.

Aided students and teachers when they experienced technical issues, and led tech coordination in performances and conferences.

Conducted the research titled “Using Hubble Space Telescope Images and Keck Spectra to Search for and Characterize Variable Stars in the Andromeda and Triangulum Galaxies”. Recorded experiment data from the Hubble Space Telescope, developed Python programs for data analysis, and categorized stars.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Chemistry And Computer Science Double Major

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Theater Company, Environmental Initiative, Makers Club, Publications Club, Swimming TeamHonors and awards: RC.