An accomplished material chemist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry involved in R&D of Infectious diseases, therapeutic and disease diagnostics, construction materials, carbon capture and consumer product applications. Areas of expertise include synthesis and characterization of functionalized nanomaterials, structure-property relationship, microscopy and microanalysis, pilot study, statistical data analysis, developing reports, teaching and mentoring. Proactive leader on diverse teams, with well-developed interpersonal and mentoring skills. Fluent in English. Strong presentation and communication skills.Technical Skills: -Single crystal and powder X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and structure analysis, UV-Visible, FTIR, reflectance, and Raman spectroscopy- NMR, AAS, TGA, DLS, zeta potential, electrochemical and rheology measurements - Heterogeneous photocatalysis, gold sputtering, transmission electron microscopy (regular, high-resolution, and tilted TEM), scanning electron microscopy (regular and cryo SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)- NMR relaxometer, magnetic hyperthermia, magnetic particle spectrometry (MPS), micro computed tomography (micro-CT) - Infectious animal model (rabbit and rodent), Bioluminescence imaging (BLI), laser and photothermal therapy (PTT), thermal imaging, gel electrophoresis, bacteria cell fixation, and confocal laser scanning microscopy.