Research Assistant
Performed chemistry laboratory research project under Associate Professor Jonathan George:- Completed 5-steps of bio-inspired synthesis of model compounds based on natural products withreal-world interest, achieving yields up to 96% for high-purity products in a single step.- Adjustment of reagents and reaction parameters to optimise and promote reactions.- Measurement and analysis of NMR, IR, and MS spectra to confirm product structure and purity.- Performed chemical risk assessments.- Presented research in a range of formats including report, oral, video, and poster style.