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Tucson, Arizona, United States

1. Develop scintillating nanomaterials to directly detect biologically-relevant low-energy radioisotopes (e.g., 3H, 14C, 33P, 35S) in aqueous solutions.2. Establish new platforms for developing the scintillation proximity assay (SPA).3. Design, synthesis, characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), silica-coated polystyrene nano- and micro-particles, colloidal CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals, colloidal noble metal nanoparticles and nanoclusters, carbon nanodots.4. Mentor undergraduate and high school student researchers to conduct independent research projects.5. Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation, establish standardized lab protocols for enhanced efficiency and consistency in research and teaching laboratories. 6. Regulate and monitor the handling of radioactive materials within the research laboratory to ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.7. Taught lab courses:a. Undergraduate levelCHEM 151, 152 General Chemistry and Laboratory I, IICHEM 326 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (chemistry and science-related majors)b. Graduate levelCHEM 528B Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (analytical chemistry major)

Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

1. Managed analytical, organic, and general chemistry labs. Maintained, troubleshooted teaching instruments, ordered supplies, and prepared materials for lab activities.2. Revamped undergraduate lab courses to provide hands-on experiences in analytical chemistry and nanomaterial science, enhancing learning outcomes.3. Mentored undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.4. Taught laboratory coursesUndergraduate levela. CHEM 110, PHY 109, BIO 112 General Chemistry Laboratory (chemistry, physics, biotechnology majors).b. CHEM 208 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (chemistry majors).c. CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (chemistry majors).

Taipei City, Taiwan

1. Developed tailorable noble metal and magnetic nanomaterials combined with mass spectrometry to create a novel detection platform for studying wound-induced peptide-membrane interactions in plants.2. Purified and quantified the recombinant protein from E.coli using separation techniques (IC, SFC, IMAC, SDS-PAGE) and BCA assay.

Pingtung City, Taiwan

Supported all facets of education, teaching, research, and administrative tasks within the school.

Liouguei District, Kaohsiung

Supported all facets of education, teaching, research, and administrative tasks within the school.

1. Engineered nanomaterials for biosensing, targeting ROS, biomolecules (e.g., DNA, thiols), inorganic pollutants, and organic pesticides. Analyzed results, data, and prepared manuscripts for research publication submission.2. Designed and characterized synthetic nanomaterials (e.g., Au/Ag/Cu/Pt nanomaterials, graphite oxide, graphene oxide quantum dots, polydopamine nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles, WS2/MoS2 two-dimensional materials) utilizing diverse material characterization techniques.3. Taught CHEM307: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory, overseeing maintenance of UV-VIS and ion chromatography equipment. Troubleshooted instruments and collaborated with field engineers to ensure optimal performance during lab sessions.

Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

1. Synthesized benzoxazole derivatives via catalyst-free anodic oxidation in an inert atmosphere, quantified products, and recovered reactants using solution-state NMR.2. Measured electrochemical potential of synthetic reactant to propose electrochemical reaction mechanisms.3. Monitored the synthesis and purified the synthesized benzoxazole derivatives using TLC and the flash column chromatography technique.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Analytical Chemistry

Master'S Degree, Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Chemistry