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Rahway, New Jersey, United States

PI: Natalia SubelzuProject: Analytical method development to investigate oral drug delivery modalities- Developed and optimized UHPLC and LCMS methods for quantification of small molecule drugs to compare permeability between different drug delivery models.- Highly proficient with computerized data handling systems (Empower, Xcalibur Quan Browser, etc)- Developed methods for mammalian cell culture using Transwell assays in drug transport studies with different drug formulations.- Maintained mammalian cell culture (Caco-2) for transport studies.- Photostability studies to study peptide degradation comparing novel and traditional ICH conditions.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Advisors: Prof. Ronald Smaldone and Prof. Sheel DodaniProject 1: Developing porous organic polymers (POP) for anion recognition in water Project 2: Incorporation of fluorescent protein in covalent organic frameworks (COF) in waterProject 3: Engineering fluorescent proteins as turn-on sensors for chlorideProject 4: Engineering fluorescent proteins as a turn-off sensor for sulfateOther lab-related experience:Mentoring: Train new users on instruments/methods and analysis such as chemical purifier, platereader, NMR, Uv-vis spectrophotometer, fluorimeter, FPLC, SDS-gel etc. Work with multiple undergraduate and graduate students on both research and outreach projects.Lab safety advocate: Ensure university's safety guidelines are in place such as waste management protocol and hazardous chemical storage.Lab setup: Setting up chemistry lab and liaising with multiple vendors for instrumentation demonstration, training and setup. Manage lab chemicals and supplies purchasing.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Courses taught: Organic Chemistry Labs I & II• Assisting students in with laboratory skills and experiments in labs• Preparing pre-lab experiments, grading assignments, quizes and lab reports on weekly basis • Proctoring and grading exams for Organic chemistry courses

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Develop coatings and testing using ASTM methods.Experience on industry work environment with other scientists and non-scientists.

Fargo, North Dakota

Coatings and Polymeric Materials (Aug 2016 - May 2017)• Synthesis of bio-based coatings through mini-emulsion polymerization techniquesComputational Chemistry (Jan 2016 - May 2017)• Electronic and optical properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes due to surface defects using VASP• Effect of oxidation on surface chemistry on semiconductor quantum dots using density funtional theory methods (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) on Gaussian (molecular modelling with GaussView)Plant Pathology (May 2015 - April 2016)• Lab and field experience in the studies of diseased potatoes.• Field work: measuring plant growth weekly• Lab skills: DNA replication through polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA extraction and use of autoclaves, vortexer, centrifuge and fume hood. Chemical education (STEM) (Jan 2015 - Dec 2015)• Data collection and analysis on Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H-NMR) in different organic chemistry textbooks• Data organization to match each sub-topic to its category

Tutored in Chemistry and Math related subjects in Academic Collegiate Enhancement (ACE) program in NDSU

Fargo, North Dakota

Selangor, Malaysia

Selangor, Malaysia

Duties include collection of tuition fees, tallying sales and fees monthly, inventory check, and tracking student's attendance.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Minor - Coatings and Polymeric Materials

Cambridge A-Level

Activities and Societies: A- Level's Club, Student Council

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 12 A'S

Activities and Societies: Japanese Language Society, St. John Ambulance, Volleyball