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Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Thesis work involves the modification and characterization of polymer-grafted cellulose nanocrystals and the effects of their incorporation into latex-based pressure-sensitive adhesives. All latex synthesized using a semi-batch emulsion polymerization technique.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Oversaw and facilitated discussion in weekly tutorials for 40 students. Assisted students with term projects focused on the development, simulation (in Aspen Plus) and economical/safety analysis of a chemical plant. Marked weekly assignments, term tests and final exams for over 100 students.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Managed tutorials of 100 students focused on improving problem-solving skills and technical writing. Acted as an interviewer during mock interview sessions to enhance the interviewing skills of students, including cover letter and resume writing skills and in-person oral interviewing skills. Marked 20 term projects focused on the design of a water treatment plant for an indigenous community in Ontario.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Assisted three different graduate students (2 Ph.D., 1 MASc) on their thesis work. Experiments include polymer latex synthesis via miniemulsion and emulsion polymerization, nanoparticle characterization (DLS, XRD, FTIR, TEM, UV-Vis, TGA, GPC, contact angle, and zeta potential analysis), nanoparticle-assisted mineral flotation, paper chromatography assays, and Instron tensile testing.Frequent oral and 2 poster presentations were given to showcase findings from each project.

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Chemical Engineering