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Baltimore, Md, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

I teach the engineering design process in capstone undergraduate product design, training student leaders and teams in user-centered design, from identifying needs and validating solutions, to developing a winning business case. I connect design resources, curriculum, and initiatives across the ChemBE undergraduate program. My future vision is to grow ChemBE design into a suite of courses and a facility that supports design in the undergraduate and graduate programs.★ Oversaw 30+ student projects in product design, from idea generation to go/no-go through stage-gate process; designed course materials to advance students’ understanding in engineering product design concepts and chemical process development★ Explored and led ”frontier“ workshops on trends and innovations in chemical- and biomolecular-related industries; via case studies, demonstrated systematic approach to identify key market segments, players, and products, analyze economic and technological trends, and characterize the boundaries of the domain★ Provide subject matter expertise as needed in scientific reviews to share in-depth feedback as to the strengths and weaknesses of proposals, objectives, and methodologies; evaluate alternatives, trade-offs, costs, benefits, compatibility, and reliability issues★ Provided administrative support to drive the implementation, from coordination of internal and external stakeholders, to validation and testing of ideas, through tracking of milestones and deadlines to ensure successful execution; one team won 2nd place in the HopStart Business Competition, General Ventures★ Directed all aspects of chemical engineering undergraduate program with 320+ students, and led curriculum design efforts★ Headed program accreditation committee, analyzed 6 years of data on direct and indirect assessments for 12 core classes, and authored 197-page report; efforts led to maintained accreditation status for next 7 years

St. Paul, Mn, Us

I enjoyed my work at Ecolab immensely, as the technical lead in the hygiene/hand care anchor team. I loved that I was able to combine my background in formulation development and my passion for skin science, and do meaningful work to protect public health and food safety.★ Investigated and designed formulation strategies that achieve targeted antibacterial efficacy in hand soaps with OTC active ingredients through understanding of physical and chemical attributes★ Lead and drive the development of new hand care products from concept to launch, including bench-top and scale-up development, stability assessment, sensory panel management★ Provided technical guidance on cost savings and product improvement projects for existing marketed products including cosmetic, Over the Counter (OTC), and New Drug Applications (NDA) products in the hand care portfolio★ Tracked & scouted category trends to spur new concept ideations and prototypes; expand and deepen relationships with outside partners (suppliers and CRO)★ Acted as an in-house subject matter expert in rheology, preservative systems, and products in personal care categories (e.g. hair care in institutional hygiene products, makeup removal from textile)★ Engaged with business coalition and regulatory as technical lead

St. Paul, Mn, Us

As part of the small hand care team, I also am responsible for all clinical-related activities as the formulated prototypes come out of the lab.★ Lead in vivo sensory and clinical studies in all study aspects: experimental design, execution, protocol development, site monitoring, statistical analysis and reporting of results; data were used to support further formulation development, claim substantiation, and regulatory submissions★ Develop new study design for topical treatments by collaborating with statistics team; implementation led to reduced clinical trial costs by >60%★ Analyze and communicate the significance of clinical results, leading to new technical opportunities that align with business development strategies and regulatory landscape★ Act as cross-functional liaison between business divisions, regulatory, and R&D to provide technical support and recommendations on clinical matters

Paris, Fr

Following my PhD, I joined L'Oreal as a scientist in the skincare metier. It has always been my dream to develop products that reach consumers:★ Formulated and developed pilot processes innovative skincare emulsion products based on brands' need gap in global and USA anti-aging category and segmentation; ★ Key contributor to developing rheology--sensory relationship for skincare products and collaborated with scientists in other departments; results were used to predict consumer sensory attributes in consumer tests★ Coordinated new rheometer purchase in skincare lab and managed vendor relationships; authored standard operating procedure and coordinated comprehensive training session★ Interfaced with Product Evaluation and Consumer Marketing Insights teams to analyze consumer needs and segmentations

Newark, De, Us

As a Ph.D. candidate, I continued my focus on rheology, studying formulations of therapeutic protein solutions and their effect on protein-protein interactions using microrheology. During my graduate work, I strengthened my communication, critical thinking and project management abilities. ★ Managed research proposal grant ($280k) and Invented a microfluidic device to characterize the viscosity of highly concentrated therapeutic protein formulations; the device is currently implemented at Genentech★ Best Presenter (voted out of 80) at the Biochemical Technology (BIOT) session at the 2015 ACS National Meeting; presented at 15+ national and international research symposia★ Coordinated and consulted on 2 international collaboration projects and 1 industry case (Forbes 500 healthcare company); characterized polymer solutions and nutritional formulas and elucidated material microstructure★ As safety chief in the lab, liaised with department and laboratory staff to manage lab resources; developed and presented training workshops on required techniques and SOPs★ Managed 4 undergraduate projects to support research activities, each with a $6 – $10k budgetNearing the end of my PhD program, I am reflecting on my own evolution as a scientist. I have mastered ways to tackle a technical challenge. I have handled multiple projects under pressure and delivered satisfactory results. I have faced failures and learn from my mistakes. In many collaborations, my world has expanded, in both knowledge and connections, and I am ready to take on the next challenge. I look forward to joining a science-based company that makes an impact in this world.

South San Francisco, California, Us

I spent 5 months at Genentech with the Early Stage Pharmaceutical Development team (ESPD) to implement the microrheology technique I have developed at the University of Delaware. ESPD supports all formulation development and regulatory filing through the proof-of-concept stage. My eyes were opened to the inner workings of a biotech company, and how each department interfaces and works together. I loved interacting with all the brilliant scientists and collaborating as a team. This experience has solidified my desire to work in the industry.★ Key contributor to the improvement of drug candidate screening procedures and related labor/cost savings through implementation of new microrheology technique★ Initiated a project across 3 scientific teams (Drug Delivery, Late Stage Pharm Dev, and Microscopy Center) to study co-formulation of macromolecules ★ Acted as the subject matter expert on microrheology and transferred the technology through comprehensive training sessions for cross-functional team members★ Shadowed pharmaceutical development project manager in cross-functional project team meetings on my own initiative

Stockholm, Se

Before entering grad school, I spent ten weeks at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden as an International Research Scholar. This early career research opportunity focused on research in colloidal science, and I chose my specialization in characterizing diblock copolymer to expand my technical expertise. ★ Characterized adsorption process of temperature-responsive diblock copolymer on silica surfaces★ Partnered with external scientists at SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden to examine pH-induced changes in polymer layer at air/water interfaces★ Presented results at a research symposium in Graz, Austria, along with participants in the NYC-Louis Stokes for Minority Participation (NYC-LSAMP) ProgramThis experience taught me how to be resourceful, to be independent and to stand on my own feet; I learned to fit in when placed in different environments. I still treasure the time I had in Sweden where I learned new things everyday!

Schenectady, New York, Us

This was my formative experience as a research scientist. Lab coursework had always been my strength, but this was the first time I faced and solved a never-been-solved challenge. I formulated hair conditioner with the company's new material and saw that silicone ingredient go on the market. Science had never felt more real - I was developing products and making an impact daily!★ Key initiator in standardizing experimental procedures and developing a new automated hair straightening process; the instrument is still in use 5 years after its development★ Evaluated the effect of silicones on keratin denaturation in thermally-treated hair and on the rheology of the formulation★ Studied the strength of hair strands using material science principles and statistical analysis★ Interfaced with product development and marketing teams to analyze consumer needs and translate scientific insights into patent application and marketing materials★ Supported R&D internship recruitment efforts across 6 CUNY campuses; increased publicity and interest on campusesAt the end of the summer internship, I decided to continue the work part-time (2 days a week) in my senior year, as well as to apply to graduate school and pursue my dream working in R&D.

New York, Us

I graduated summa cum laude, with a major in chemical engineering, along with the following activities:As an undergrad researcher:★ Designed and fabricated microfluidic cells using soft lithography techniques and modeled droplet movements of water-in-oil emulsions in flow-focusing microchannelsAs the Chief Copy Editor in the student publication of CCNY:★ Edited 20-25 articles in the biweekly newspaper; ensured the quality of the publication (6,500 prints distributed around campus)★ Managed and coordinated multiple projects for 6-8 copy editing staff ★ Increased publicity and interest on campus and expanded editing staff by 25% through training and recruiting sessionsAs the Lead Coordinator for the CUNY CCF Annual Winter Joint Conference (for two years):★ Determined technical and operational goals for the conference (100+ attendees)★ Acted as the public face of the conference and communicated with sponsors and agencies★ Recruited volunteers and liaised with CCF leaders across 9 CUNY campuses to promote conferenceI've learned lots of time and project management skills through my undergrad years, and I use those skills daily as I grow as a scientist.

Phd, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Chemistry