Darshil Patel Email & Phone Number

Pickering, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My research program focuses on developing new synthetic methods and applying them to the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly nitrogen heterocycles and alkaloid natural products.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Assistant for CHM135 (Chemistry: Physical Principles), CHM136 (Introduction to Organic Chemistry), and CHM247 (Introductory Organic Chemistry II).

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Secured external sponsorships and donations for competition prizes and side events.•Coordinated discounted food and beverages for volunteers by partnering with major sponsors.•Managed food ticket distribution and organized delivery for departmental volunteers.•Arranged food trucks, vendor permits, and external food machines for the event.•Booked City of Toronto Water Truck and handled logistics for additional equipment.•Monitored and recorded sales from food trucks and external vendors.

London, Ontario, Canada

•Acquired data on electrochemical, photoluminescence, and ECL properties of silole structures with various substituents, while gaining experience in analyzing ECL and PL data using IGOR and MATLAB software.

London, Ontario, Canada

•Performed experimentation on cyclobutanes to demonstrate changes in yield, stability, and reactivity with unique substituents, while gaining hands-on experience in reaction optimization using various catalysts and handling air-sensitive materials.•Effectively analyzed various spectra using NMR/GC-MS instrumentation.

London, Ontario, Canada

•Created my own STEM activities and took charge of special events and programs.•Spoke in front of audiences and schools, tailoring topics to various age ranges and made research in my own field accessible to children and youth.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Assisted the Lead Production Chemist in performing tests while adhering to Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols and GMP/GLP/GDP regulations. •Handled various laboratory equipment and supplies effectively while maintaining a clean laboratory environment. •Monitored and reported progress of laboratory tests to Lead Production Chemist.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Honours Specialization In Chemistry

Activities and Societies: ALS Western, Beyond the Books, Let's Talk Science

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Chess Club, Book Club, Prefect Mentor, Me to We, SHSM Outreach, Adventure Club