•Initiated, designed, and executed 2 independent projects, studying aggregation behavior of tau post translational modifications, and exploring molecular interactions of ferroportins with surrounding proteins•Proficiently expressed and purified human Fpn and APP membrane proteins, along with GSK3β, PKA, Cdk5, and P25 kinases, utilizing the baculovirus/High5 insect cell expression system•Expressed and purified three human tau isoforms: 0N3R, 2N3R, and 2N4R in E. Coli expression system•Developed a comprehensive protocol for phosphorylated tau aggregation assays under various conditions, including both the presence and absence of metals, to best mimic physiological conditions in the human body•Conducted sample preparation for MS/MS proteomic investigation of post-translational modifications in tau proteins, facilitating precise identification and in-depth analysis of phosphorylation stoichiometry patterns•Established a bioassay to evaluate the efficacy of a collaborator's 12 drug compounds in mitigating the aggregation rate of tau proteins•Conducted in-depth analysis of tau aggregate morphology utilizing AFM, TEM, and Cryo-EM•Analyzed iron gradient dynamics across the membrane, utilizing liposomes in the presence of ferroportin•Co-first authorship on a project of investigating catalytic mechanism of LAM enzyme by applied Cryo-EM technique to resolve two structures (open and close conformations)•Designed and executed an outreach experiment for middle to high school students, enabling them to engage in hands-on activities involving the use of green, red, and blue fluorescent proteins for artwork on agar plates.•Coached and led 1 visiting students, 1 junior graduate students, and 3 undergraduates•Managed, negotiated ordering consumables, and assisted in instrument maintenance, organization, and services

• Top-rated instructor with 4.7/5.00 median “excellent teacher” rating across 4 undergraduate courses.• Taught 200+ total undergraduate students in courses for Introduction to Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry.• Improved student’s analytical skills by providing guidance during lab.• Wrote and graded all students’ assignments and exams for Biotechnology class.

• Calculated toxicity level and types of hazards in samples of products.• Teamed up with laboratory staff to ensure samples of essential oils and fragrances adhere to state- or country specific guidelines to be organic, vegan, kosher, natural, or has certain chemical components.• Registered and renewed licenses and paperwork for Drug Enforcement Agency compliance• Worked with clients and vendors to collect chemical regulatory data and ensure entry of necessary data into client system.• Collected and interpreted safety data sheets, regulatory information, and other hazard communication documents.• Interpreted new regulatory rules or changes to ensure that they are communicated through project team.

• Assisted in providing health resources to low-income, inner-city communities.• Provided resources and services including affordable healthcare and payment options and referrals to mental health clinicians and social workers.• Observed medical doctors, including clinic pediatricians, obstetricians, psychologists, and women’s health professionals, and their interactions with patients.• Expanded outreach program by distributing backpacks, books, and supplies to children from low-income backgrounds.

• Designed new freshman-level nanotechnology course as laboratory coordinator: wrote and designed 10+ experiments, to teach manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale.• Addressed and resolved potential questions for freshman’s pre-laboratory and post-laboratory assessment

• Collaborated with IT department and created a workflow that increases MS’s efficiency in data acquisition, and processing times of controlled substances.• Optimized sample preparations protocols to eliminate impurities, protein, and other macromolecules.