Creative and productive medicinal/synthetic chemist with over 12 years of industrial research experience in small molecule drug discovery. Quick learner and adaptable. Motivated, goal-driven and team-oriented with strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Competent in integrating SAR and ADMET properties to drive medicinal chemistry strategy. Experienced in design and multi-step syntheses of small molecules, cyclic peptides, ADC toxin linkable precursors, phosphines and phosphaalkenes (P=C). Accomplished educator with a demonstrated ability to effectively teach and motivate academically and culturally diverse groups of students, as corroborated by my teaching record and awards. Committed to educational equity and desires to innovate. Adapts well to new teaching/scientific/experimental techniques and technologies, and consistently maintains strong relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and coworkers. Specialties: Organic, inorganic and medicinal chemistry; Transition metal catalysis; Multi-step synthesis; Phosphorus-containing monomers/polymers and applications; Chemistry lecturer and teacher; Student/Youth leader and mentor.