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Los Angeles, California, United States

- Study and optimize the removal of carbon dioxide from the ocean and seawater neutralization processes.- Conduct experiments focused on the preparation of pharmaceutical-grade reagents.- Collaborated on energy research, analyzing electrochemical and fuel cells.- Write SOPs and determine an organizational structure to instill safety standards and protocols.- Safety and chemical waste manager of a lab – bring the laboratory up to par with safety standards and promote safe work… Show more - Study and optimize the removal of carbon dioxide from the ocean and seawater neutralization processes.- Conduct experiments focused on the preparation of pharmaceutical-grade reagents.- Collaborated on energy research, analyzing electrochemical and fuel cells.- Write SOPs and determine an organizational structure to instill safety standards and protocols.- Safety and chemical waste manager of a lab – bring the laboratory up to par with safety standards and promote safe work practices.- In charge of the ICP-OES – maintenance, training personnel, and troubleshooting/fixing the instrument.- Expertly utilize analytical techniques including ICP-OES, DIC, TGA, XRD, and XRF.- Support the research team in analyzing lab-scale and pilot-scale experiment samples. Show less

- Utilize computational methods to analyze novel materials and identify their commercial potential in magnetism.- Use computational methods to explain the magnetic properties of these novel materials.- Synthesize novel magnetic materials using arc melting, furnace, and flux methods.- Perform structural analysis methods including Powder X-Ray Diffraction and Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction to solve the atomic arrangements of the novel materials made.- Collaborate with… Show more - Utilize computational methods to analyze novel materials and identify their commercial potential in magnetism.- Use computational methods to explain the magnetic properties of these novel materials.- Synthesize novel magnetic materials using arc melting, furnace, and flux methods.- Perform structural analysis methods including Powder X-Ray Diffraction and Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction to solve the atomic arrangements of the novel materials made.- Collaborate with researchers in Germany to to evaluate the magnetic and mechanical properties of the novel materials.- Oversee laboratory safety procedures and hazardous waste disposal.- Train new researchers on protocols and laboratory methods.- Mentor undergraduate researchers on their research projects.- Maintain instrumentation and laboratory apparatus as needed.- Teaching Assistant for: General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Show less

- Utilized computational methods to determine the structure and theoretical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) shifts of proteins.- Compared predicted NMR spectra with experimental data to understand structural changes in proteins at the residue level as they transition between intermediates.- Provided ongoing support to the University’s NMR research facility by: . Changing the gas tanks to ensure uninterrupted functionality. . Helping to train new graduate students on proper… Show more - Utilized computational methods to determine the structure and theoretical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) shifts of proteins.- Compared predicted NMR spectra with experimental data to understand structural changes in proteins at the residue level as they transition between intermediates.- Provided ongoing support to the University’s NMR research facility by: . Changing the gas tanks to ensure uninterrupted functionality. . Helping to train new graduate students on proper NMR use and techniques. . Made myself available to troubleshoot instrumental issues and answer questions from researchers.- Teaching Assistant for: Preparation for General Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry. Show less

- Operate, troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, and maintain instruments including HPLC, GC, and CE- Perform timely and accurate analysis to meet or exceed customer expectations- Maintain a neat and orderly record-keeping system- Adhere to, and assist laboratory staff, in obeying company, governmental, and international regulations and policies- Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements as suggested by the supervisor- Primary person in charge of the… Show more - Operate, troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, and maintain instruments including HPLC, GC, and CE- Perform timely and accurate analysis to meet or exceed customer expectations- Maintain a neat and orderly record-keeping system- Adhere to, and assist laboratory staff, in obeying company, governmental, and international regulations and policies- Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements as suggested by the supervisor- Primary person in charge of the chemical inventory Show less

- Runs routine analyses on samples of wine and grape juice to monitor product quality from the fruit through the bottling of the wine- Ferments musts and wines, does additions to wine tanks, and also runs the scale house in addition to lab - Perform experiments, including trials, to improve the efficiency and reliability of current procedures- Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation as needed

• Analysis and identification of crude oils, oil lubricants, oil additives, and contaminants with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectrometry.• Research the precision and accuracy of data across different instruments for organic samples.• Troubleshoot and fix the instrument as needed and communicates with customers accordingly.• Communicate with Chevron clientele on a regular basis regarding inquiries and sample results.• Give safety presentations every month… Show more • Analysis and identification of crude oils, oil lubricants, oil additives, and contaminants with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectrometry.• Research the precision and accuracy of data across different instruments for organic samples.• Troubleshoot and fix the instrument as needed and communicates with customers accordingly.• Communicate with Chevron clientele on a regular basis regarding inquiries and sample results.• Give safety presentations every month and conduct chemical inventory audits as necessary.• Ability to multi-task, work in a high-volume lab, follow GMP protocol, and communicate are required. Show less

- Invite reviewers, manage, and process manuscripts- Aid in the decision for acceptance of manuscripts- Separate project: updating a chapter on air and fog

- Computational study of counterion effects on NMR shifts of plant alkaloid salts- Utilizes quantum chemical modeling software to calculate theoretical NMR data, which is directly compared with experimental data, to understand how various salts affect the observed experimental chemical shifts of strychnine- Presentations: 2014 American Chemical Society National Meeting (Chemistry and Global Stewardship), 2014 Larock Undergraduate Research Conference, 2014 Undergraduate Research… Show more - Computational study of counterion effects on NMR shifts of plant alkaloid salts- Utilizes quantum chemical modeling software to calculate theoretical NMR data, which is directly compared with experimental data, to understand how various salts affect the observed experimental chemical shifts of strychnine- Presentations: 2014 American Chemical Society National Meeting (Chemistry and Global Stewardship), 2014 Larock Undergraduate Research Conference, 2014 Undergraduate Research Conference Show less

- NMR Spectroscopic Monitoring of Transesterification Catalyzed by Triazabicycloguanidine - Used NMR spectroscopy to monitor transesterification reactions with Triazabicycloguanidine as a catalyst, with emphasis on understanding and optimizing the reaction for larger scale biodiesel conversion- Presentations: 2013 American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting (The Many Elements of Chemistry), 2013 Larock Undergraduate Research Conference, 2013 Undergraduate Research Conference-… Show more - NMR Spectroscopic Monitoring of Transesterification Catalyzed by Triazabicycloguanidine - Used NMR spectroscopy to monitor transesterification reactions with Triazabicycloguanidine as a catalyst, with emphasis on understanding and optimizing the reaction for larger scale biodiesel conversion- Presentations: 2013 American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting (The Many Elements of Chemistry), 2013 Larock Undergraduate Research Conference, 2013 Undergraduate Research Conference- Publication Acknowledgment in "Triacylglycerol Profiling in Marine Microalgae by Mass Spectrometry" Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Major: Chemistry (Acs Accredited) Minor: Professional Writing, Chemistry

Graduated from the University of California, Davis on March 19, 2016.