o Delivering consistent, high-quality research outputs while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.o Managing a team of chemists and research assistants, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and skill development.o Communicating technical information to diverse audiences, including peers, investors, clients, and conference attendees, to enhance understanding, collaboration, and support for research initiatives.o Writing patents and grants, successfully securing intellectual property rights and significant funding.o Collaborating with academic institutions, government officials and industry partners to explore new applications in critical mineral research, enhancing IP and market presence.o Building and equipping a cutting-edge cleantech laboratory, overseeing instrument procurement and safety compliance to establish efficient workflows and optimal research output.

o Skilled and enthusiastic science educator, recognized by undergraduates for effectively clarifying complex course material.o Created engaging tutorials with strategically organized multimedia presentations, exceeding the role's standard expectations.o Developed personalized feedback and recommendations for student improvement, addressing common comprehension gaps intuitively.o Proficient in high-level technical communication for courses in organic, inorganic, transition metal, analytical, physical, and industrial chemistry.

o Developed and implemented novel catalytic systems for the redox transformation of organic substrates.o Fluent in chemical data interpretation via: NMR, ESI-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, EPR, MP-AES, CHN, GC-MS, HPLC, TLC, pH and XRC.o Designed a new technique for the precise control of reaction conditions utilizing a custom-built piece of glassware.o Experienced in the manipulation of air-sensitive and pyrophoric materials.o Proficient with the operation, maintenance, and servicing of a wide range of laboratory equipment.o Supervised and trained new lab members in a variety of laboratory techniques with an emphasis on air-sensitive manipulation.o Maintained laboratory standards: safety, proper equipment usage, cleanliness, weekly progress reports, discussion of theory and positive work culture

o Maintained quality control through compound analysis.o Drafted SOPs and guidelines for handling hazardous materials.o Installed and operated analytical chemistry equipment: GC-MS and HPLC.o Managed chemical inventory using Microsoft Azure, and advanced operation of Excel and Word.o On-boarding for newly hired employees.

o Identified and characterized mosquitos for viral vector analysis.o Operated entomology equipment.o Collected water and soil samples for assay.o Assisted in training newly hired employees.o Managed chemical inventory using Microsoft Azure, and advanced operation of Excel and Word.o On-boarding for newly hired employees.