Kelli Nicholas, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Piscataway Township, Nj, Us

New York, New York, Us

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Development of new innovative professional hair care products from beginning to end.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Development of new innovative hair care products from beginning to end.

Storrs, Ct, Us

• Synthetic organic chemist working towards uncovering the rules of macrocyclic topology. • Synthesized various beta substituted [13]-macrodilactones to observe the impact it has on its overall confirmation • Analyzed molecular conformations using NMR solution studies and crystal structures. • Grew crystals for various [13]-macrodilactones • Optimized reaction conditions for ring closing metathesis and acylations for synthesis of macrodilactones • Assessed specific rotation in compounds using polarimetry • Developed a Trojan Horse approach for antibacterials against Gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii • Designed synthetic routes and optimized reaction conditions for synthesis of pre-acinetobactin and acinetobactin derivatives for future biological assays • Skilled in various purification techniques including column chromatography and automated flash chromatography • Efficient in 2D NMR, MS, and AT/FT-IR • Solved complex problems and communicated effectively with collaborators to achieve common goals

Storrs, Ct, Us

Instructed General chemistry discussion and lab classes • Led 50 minute and 3 hour discussion sessions for groups of 16 students, including preparation of quizzes, extra study material, and grading of quizzes/exams • Supervised, instructed and evaluated general chemistry laboratory, including demonstration of laboratory techniquesInstruct Organic lab • Supervised, instructed and evaluated students in organic laboratory • Demonstrated lab techniques • Prepared/administered quizzes • Administered and graded lab reports and exams Courses Taught: CHEM 1127 (General Chemistry 1), CHEM 1124 (General Chemistry 1), CHEM 2445 (Organic Lab), CHEM 2442 ( Organic Lab)

Storrs, Ct, Us

• Assisted the REU coordinator with planning events• Mentored the REU students and helped them acclimate to the program

East Haven, Connecticut, Us

• Assist R&D lab manager with daily tasks in the lab• Prepare formulations (I.e. lotions,creams, shampoo, body wash, cleansers, sunscreens)• Collect and analyze stability data• Apply FDA regulations for skincare and OTC preparations

Fairfield, Ct, Us

• Performed cyclic voltammetry using a WaveNow potentiostat • Recreated intracellular conditions for human and rat brains; made various stock solutions • Explored whether a potentiostat could provide accurate and sensitive data; measured levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in electrochemical and enzyme-based micro sensors for in vivo and in vitro

Fairfield, Ct, Us

Assisted students who had difficulty in Chemistry I and Chemistry II.

Doctorate, Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry