• Conducted small molecule synthesis and chromatographic purification: alkyne derivatives of pyrene/perylene linked to analogues of uridine, and a series of 4-amino-1,8-naphthalimide compounds.• Successfully performed molecular characterization via multiple forms of spectroscopy, including NMR, UV-visible absorbance, steady-state fluorescence emission and excitation, infrared, and mass spectrometry.• Determined photophysical properties of naphthalimide derivatives using steady-state… Show more • Conducted small molecule synthesis and chromatographic purification: alkyne derivatives of pyrene/perylene linked to analogues of uridine, and a series of 4-amino-1,8-naphthalimide compounds.• Successfully performed molecular characterization via multiple forms of spectroscopy, including NMR, UV-visible absorbance, steady-state fluorescence emission and excitation, infrared, and mass spectrometry.• Determined photophysical properties of naphthalimide derivatives using steady-state fluorescence collected via fluorimeter and time-correlated single-photon counting via pulsed Ti:Sapphire laser.• Measured photochemical crosslinking activity of naphthalimide derivatives against amino acids and model proteins via SDS-PAGE and fluorescence quenching.• Presented research findings at conferences and seminars.• Mentored incoming graduate and undergraduate researchers.• Managed laboratory inventory and equipment. Show less

Assisted in the execution of Organic Chemistry laboratory courses and mentored the growth and education of undergraduate chemistry and chemical engineering students.

• Conducted crosslinking studies with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) and synthesized fluorescent 4-amino-1,8-naphthalimides through excitation with a blue-colored light source.• Determined crosslinking fluorescent labeling ability of 4-amino-1,8-naphthalimide derivatives vs BSA via SDS-PAGE.