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Urbana, Illinois, United States

Manage, coordinate and organize the Molecule Maker Lab Institute (MMLI); an NSF AI/ML institute for molecular discovery, synthetic strategy and molecule manufacturing.

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Lead data management efforts for the RIPE project at U. of Illinois:• Designed and implemented a robust RIPE database using Confluence and Jira, streamlining research updates tracking.• Data curation to ensure data availability• Ensuring data compliance with funders' policies• Conducted user training sessions, enhancing proficiency and productivity.• Facilitated communication and collaboration on data management strategies.• Supported RIPE admin team in organizing meetings and events for seamless operations and successful outcomes.

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Lead projects on improving photosynthesis in Saccharum hybrids (energycane and sugarcane):• Develop and execute testing strategies to enhance photosynthesis in biofuel crops.• Mentor and supervise a team of 4 undergraduate students, advancing their research skills and education.• Coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration between U. of Florida and U. of Illinois, organizing meetings and field trips to share results.• Knowledgeable in documentation, safety and the appropriate handling of materials

Department Of Plant Sciences

• PhD research focused on green algal CO2-concentrating mechanism in the Physiological Ecology Lab, Dept. of Plant Sciences.• Co-authored a paper in PNAS on the discovery and characterization of the gene SAGA1 involved in pyrenoid formation.• Secured an OpenPlant grant for algal transcription regulation research.• Co-led a Development i-Team project addressing nutritional deficiencies using microalgae farming.• Chaired a graduate conference on innovation.• Managed finance for the IDB Scholars Association and organized an annual symposium.

England, United Kingdom

• Independently conducted buccal sample collection of Malaysian students living in the UK in 2013.• Prepared DNA samples for short tandem repeat (STR) analysis, resulting in a MSc. dissertation on Genetic Analysis of Malaysian Populations Living in the UK using Short Tandem Repeat Markers.• Presented findings at the 1st International Meeting in Forensic Sciences and Criminal Behaviour.• Actively participated in workshops on Crime Scene Investigation Techniques, Excellence in Report Writing, Courtroom Skills Training, and DNA Typing.

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Introduced innovative teaching methods by integrating media into biology instruction, resulting in enhanced academic performance of students in public exams.

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Facilitated and executed highly effective customer relationship management and marketing strategies in strict alignment with company guidelines.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Plant Sciences

Masters, Forensic Science

Bachelor’S Degree, Biotechnology, 2:1