Moderate student discussions and answer questions on ISYE6501 Introduction to Analytics Modeling topics.

Analyze human samples for Trans Fatty Acids using ID-GC-MS. Research and Develop methods for Free Fatty Acids on GC-MS, Very Long Chain Fatty Acid analysis on GC-MS, and Fatty Acid Positional Isomer project on GC-MS/MS. Perform routine maintenance on GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, hydrogen generators, and other laboratory upkeep. Create and revise work instructions, CLIA documentation, SOPs, and other in house documents.

Analyze human samples for total cholesterol and total glycerides concentrations using ID-GC-MS. Evaluate quality controls and organize data for sample pools. Perform routine maintenance on GC-MS, reagent preparation, and other laboratory upkeep.

Analyze evidence utilizing instrumentation such as GC/MS, GC/FID, FTIR, and UV-Vis.Report findings from analysis via written documentation and verbal court testimony when required.

Optimized identification of illicit drugs utilizing instruments such as GC/MS, FTIR, HPLC, and UV-Vis.Researched methods for synthetic cannabinoids on GC/MS, methods for buprenorphine extraction from naloxone, and false positive results from the Duquenois-Levin color test for marihuana.Assisted Criminalists Team in abundant caseworks completion: reagent preparation to case filing.

Engineered and analyzed proteins involved in the mechanism causing Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a rare, cumulative bone disorder.Researched the Notch receptor and cancer apoptosis through protein engineering of Delta-like Ligand 1 (DLL1) and understanding its binding to the receptor. Some techniques used: PCR, ligation, transformation, expression, purification, Western blots, SDS-PAGE gels, PEGylation, refolding conditions, dialysis. Research presented at the Fall Undergraduate Research Forum, the Natural and Mathematical Sciences Forum, and The Spring Expo. Thesis entitled Engineering of Therapeutic Proteins: Applications to Cancer and Fribrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.