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East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Conducted research on improving dye-sensitized solar cells by investigating unintended ligand substitutions between the copper redox mediator and base additives used in DSSCs.
• Collaborated with Dr. Jared Delcamp at the University of Mississippi to investigate the use of low potential redox shuttle complexes in tandem DSSCs.
• Streamlined lab processes and increased efficiency by designing and implementing various standard operating procedures.
• Mentored and trained 5 graduate students on appropriate lab methods by scheduling weekly meetings and setting clear expectations.
• Developed and enforced safety regulations for the lab environment, resulting in zero safety incidents since implementation.
• Developed and optimized methods for electrochemical characterization of materials, including cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

• Conducted research on developing proline-functionalized amphiphilic block copolymers that enabled the aldol reaction to operate in aqueous solutions.
• Formulated and optimized polymer formulations that facilitated the aldol reaction in aqueous solutions, achieving a yields over 40%.
• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory on the design, synthesis and characterization of platinum-based anticancer drugs.
• Organized and coordinated safety regulations utilized by 4 research groups.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry, 3.66

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemistry, 3.95