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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Lead a global team to develop a highly durable, long-lasting EPA registered antimicrobial coating for airplane interiors to minimize personnel costs associated with disinfecting airplanes between trips. Key interface between the customer and BASF R&D managing a two-pronged approach across multiple business units to scale-up and commercialize a key raw material and implement that into an end-user coating with high value. Working closely with the customer, implement a go-to-market strategy by defining the competitive landscape and identifying potential key partners and customers. Coordinate with internal business units to vet and potentially partner and invest in a biotech start-up to bring carbon negative chemicals into BASF’s sustainability portfolio.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Executed transfer, assembly, and validation of Hamilton STAR (liquid handler) for agricultural formulation testing. Led programming of Hamilton to test formulations via multifactorial parallel approach design of experiments (DOE). Test applicability of formulations with tank mix (TM) partners for high-value markets (US, Canada).

Wyandotte, Michigan, United States

Developed capabilities to analyze volatile emissions from automotive materials using thermal desorption GC/MS. Coordinated with and trained business partners to evaluate test methods for measuring polyurethane foam emissions. Investigated novel applications for thermal extraction and installed new instrumentation to address research needs. Drafted method for operating sorbent conditioner and thermal extractor; led safety review for management of change.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Austin, Texas, United States

Mentor four undergraduate students with synthesizing, characterizing, and imaging novel 19F MR probes by teaching them advanced laboratory techniques. Assist students with presenting ongoing research at local and national conferences, completing fellowship applications for departmental research grants, and updating resumes, research summaries, and personal statements for professional development and graduate schools.

Austin, Texas, United States

Design and execute multiple preclinical research projects to diagnose and treat cancerous growths early via MRI. Develop, write, and amend protocols for drug delivery and MRI contrast agent injection for animal tumor imaging in compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Animal Resource Center (ARC). Successfully obtained first-ever mice MRI for Que Lab working cross-functionally with two UT Research Groups. Analyze and review data for six ongoing projects and present results with competing deadlines to six project directors. Prepare publications to peer-reviewed journals and compose proposals to secure fellowships and grants (> $1M). Coordinate with vendors to reduce operational costs by 30% to function within the allocated budget assigned by PI. Create 10+ new technical documents, SOPs, and innovative programs to improve ease of use for research personnel. Mentor one graduate and four undergraduate students to use critical thinking to resolve unexpected results in the lab.

Austin, Texas, United States

Oversee lab experiments, ensure safety, assist with lab equipment, and improve student’s analytical and synthetic skills during weekly laboratory meetings. Collaborate with peers to improve the curriculum and grade students’ reports and exams. Host weekly office hours to help students with challenging concepts or provide further clarification. Experience with teaching freshman Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (CH 317), sophomore Organic Chemistry I (CH 320M), sophomore Organic Chemistry II (CH 320N), and junior Inorganic Chemistry (CH 317).

Cumming, Georgia, United States

Supervised a team of instructors while simultaneously teaching students and describing tutoring services to parents. Improved and adjusted the Mathnasium math curriculum to align with neighboring K-12 schools (common core). Increased monthly revenue by 60% via strategic marketing, competitive pricing, and decreasing business expenses.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Assisted 150 students with homework, quiz, and exam problems in an online, collaborative course. Encouraged students to engage in virtual daily group discussions, hosted weekly virtual Digital Study Group sessions and office hours, and conveyed areas of difficulty to the course instructor.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Standardized analysis procedure of volatile organic compounds in accordance with FDA guidelines and regulations. Increased laboratory efficiency by resolving discrepancies in sample acquisition techniques and data interpretation. Interpreted analytical findings for field agents and relevant departments to assess contaminated Superfund locations.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Organized and analyzed data collected from an accelerated semester-long undergraduate organic chemistry lecture-hall course for students interested in pursuing nursing school. Suggested and implemented changes to the curriculum to improve the instructional quality at UGA based on trends observed in the students’ homework responses and respective exam scores.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Co-Teaching Assistant with a chemistry graduate student for a general chemistry laboratory course. Responsible for pre-lab lectures, lab safety, and student supervision during weekly laboratory experiments. Contributed toward determining the grading criteria and rubric for lab reports and monthly exams.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Worked towards a paternal analysis of a neo-tropical dry forest tree, Enterolobium cyclocarpum. Extracted genetic material and performed DNA clean up; interpreted data via spectrophotometry. Mentored and supervised a high school student interested in attending UGA to pursue a career in scientific and medical research.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Inorganic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Student Conduct Board Panelist, Thinkery21 Volunteer, and Council of Graduate Chemists Member.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: President of The Biology and Life Sciences Association, President of The Student Affiliates of the American.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: President of The Math Club, President of the Student Academic Honesty Council, Secretary of The Indian Cultural.