Gabrielle (Gabi) West Email & Phone Number

Seek out community outreach opportunities and facilitate the participation of the Surratt Lab with the aim to expand access to science education with an emphasis on air quality research

Member of the Surratt Lab developing and optimizing analytical methods to improve the measurement of airborne PFAS in indoor and outdoor air

CHEM 241L: Laboratory in Separations & Analytical Characterization of Organic & Biological Compounds-Prepared and delivered pre-lab lectures emphasizing core concepts, techniques, and safety-Engaged with students 1-on-1 in the lab to ensure understanding of key experimental components-Mentored students during office hours to help them develop scientific.

Midland, MI

-Designed and implemented mechanistic and kinetic studies using NMR-Operated and maintained NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS, and UV-vis instruments-Independently processed and interpreted experimental data-Measured experimental parameters including temperature, pH, DO, and ORP-Maintained records of experimental procedures, data, and interpretation-Managed chemical and.

-Independently collected and processed river sediment samples using NOAA standard methods-Analyzed river sediment for microplastic contamination using Raman microscopy-Received a Student-Led Research Grant from the Undergraduate Research Program at SVSU-Presented research findings at a university-wide student showcase

-Developed novel antimicrobial efficacy testing procedures-Prepared and maintained reagents, growth media, and axenic bacterial cultures for use in antimicrobial efficacy testing-Performed textile antimicrobial efficacy testing according to standardized procedures,and within customer-specified timelines-Operated and maintained laboratory testing equipment.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Analytical Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Graduate Achievement through Mentorship (GrAM) Program

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry, 3.53

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Chemistry Club Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Quantitation and Characterization of Microplastics.