Faizan Rasheed Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed the first palladium-catalyzed site-selective method for the pyridylic allylation of 4-alkylpyridines with unprecedented functional group tolerance (ChemSci. 2020)• Contributed to the development of a mild and selective method for the synthesis of 4-vinylpyridines using palladium catalysis (ACSCatal. 2021)• Developed a two-step protocol that enables selective fluorination and difluorination of 4-alkylpyridines in the presence of other heterobenzylic sites (OrgLett 2023)• Developed a new method for the synthesis of scaffolds bearing 4-pyridine and 4-piperidine moieties joined by a methylene group (OrgLett. 2023)• Developed a conceptually unique method for the synthesis of cycloheptanes by mild and catalytic electrocyclization of heptatrienyl anions (ChemSci. 2024)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led various projects that involved planning and execution of multi-step syntheses as well as isolation, purification, and characterization of complex target compounds on milligram to multigram scale.• Provided recommendations on troubleshooting challenging synthetic problems based on experience, theory, and published literature during weekly team meetings.• Conducted structure elucidation of previously unknown compounds by acquiring and analyzing NMR (1D and 2D), IR and Mass Spectroscopy data.• Developed isolation and purification protocols for structurally diverse compounds using automated (Biotage, CombiFlash and Buchi) and manual flash chromatography as well as recrystallization and distillation techniques. • Documented and presented experimental methods and structural data in a clear and concise manner to ensure hassle-free reproducibility.

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

• Teaching assistant for the following courses: Chemical Structure, Chemical Dynamics, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Experimental Organic Chemistry• Conducted supervision of first- and second-year chemistry students, assisting in the development of laboratory skills and techniques.• Maintained safe and instructive atmosphere for students to participate in discussions and learn experimental techniques. • Held weekly office hours for one-on-one interaction with students to help them with their coursework. • Assisted the course director with exam invigilation and ensured timely submission of grades for lab-reports, assignments, and exams.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Performed bookkeeping work, including posting data and preparing other records concerning costs of goods and services or the shipment of goods.• Produced billing documents such as invoices, credit memorandums/forms and shipping labels using IPASS (Interactive Parking Access Subscriber System) for items purchased and services rendered.• Updated company’s Customer Relationship Management System by posting payments (Cheques, EFT, Cash and Credit Card transactions) received from several corporate and individual sources.• Prepared and filed daily financial reports such as Payment reports, Revenue reports and AR reports, and resolved discrepancies in accounting records.

Msc, Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Member of Dean’s Roll of Honor and received York University Continuing Student Scholarship in 2013. • Course-work includes: Analytical.

Medicine