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Menlo Park, California, United States

Menlo Park, California, United States

- Perform protein expression at different scales using HEK and CHO cells- Optimize expression protocols for cost-effective protein production- Assist the development of automation protocols for protein expression

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

• Evaluation and selection of DNA templates for target-enriched multiplex qPCR diagnostic assays
• Facilitate experiments in a BSL-2 laboratory, including handling of infectious agents
• Manufacture qPCR assay mixes
• Develop quality control protocols and specifications for manufactured qPCR assay mixes
• Assessed thermo-structural simulation software for an efficient and cost-effective methodology to design medical diagnostic devices
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and prepare project-oriented deliverables

Auburn, Alabama, United States

• Advanced research projects for development and evaluation of materials for cardiovascular regeneration (cell capture) and wound healing (cell delivery)
• Synthesized, purified, and characterized poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and PEG-Fibrinogen using BCA assays, NMR characterization, lyophilization, and dialysis purification
• Optimized polymer acrylation protocols and achieved a 60% reduction in time required for purification and a 30% overall yield increase
• Synthesized and evaluated peptides and grafted hydrogels for endothelial cell migration and performed statistical analysis for a grant application
• Performed mammalian cell culture, microscopy imaging, platelet-rich plasma preparation, and platelet adhesion assays to support the evaluation of peptide-grafted hydrogels
• Achieved an increase of 15% in cell viability of encapsulated equine MSCs by establishing and optimizing an encapsulation protocol

Auburn, Alabama, United States

• Designed and performed experiments for production and evaluation of catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation of isobutene for hydrogen production
• Produced modified boron nitride-based catalysts with improved characteristics by using ball milling and characterized them by BET and XRD assays
• Operated and maintained a gas chromatograph and a jacketed glass reactor and updated the safety and operation protocols for proper disposal of gas reaction products

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

• Performed aqueous phase reforming of glycerol over Ni-Sn-Al hydrotalcites for hydrogen production
• Prepared and evaluated catalysts using a pressurized Parr reactor and gas chromatography
• Executed independent decision making and research documentation leading to a scientific paper

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

• Assisted graduate students in catalyst preparation and evaluation for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange and methylene blue using TiO2 catalysts and FTIR spectroscopy

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

• Communicated scientific concepts to individuals and groups of all ages
• Executed science experiments with children, adults, and guided groups

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering