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Gibsons, BC, CA

Burnaby, BC

I currently teach general and organic chemistry to students enrolled in the nuclear medicine program at BCIT. My duties include creating and curating course materials, as well as assessment of student learning. I am also the chemistry laboratory instructor for students enrolled in the chemical and environmental technology program.

Vancouver, BC

As a Graduate Student Facilitator for the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology at UBC, I organize, design, and facilitate seminars and workshops, including the internationally recognized Instructional Skills Workshop, in support of teaching, learning, and TA training for graduate students.

Vancouver, BC

I instructed and supervised third year undergraduate students in the organic chemistry laboratory and evaluate laboratory techniques and reports. I have also reviewed lecture material and assisted undergraduate students with first year chemistry in the departmental resource centre. Courses Taught: CHEM 121 Resource Centre, CHEM 123 Resource Centre, CHEM.

Vancouver, BC

I developed methodology for the synthesis of enantioenriched N-heterocycles through tandem sequential catalysis incorporating titanium catalyzed hydroamination and asymmetric transfer hydrogenation. Another aspect of my work explored the synthesis of new tantalum complexes for the catalytic α-alkylation of amines. In addition to my research, I have served.

North Vancouver

I instructed and evaluated students in university level courses, as well as university preparatory courses. This included designing, organizing, and executing in-person and online course materials. Courses Taught: CHEM 030, CHEM 101, CHEM 111

Vancouver, BC

The Puget Sound Women Chemists Retreat is an annual networking and career building event with the main goal of retention and advancement of women in chemistry careers. Graduate and post-doctoral women chemists are connected to a close-knit network of colleagues and mentors and are taught strategies of career success. It is also an opportunity to increase.

Kingston, Ontario

During my master's thesis, I investigated CO2 mediated switchable surfactant compounds and their effects on organic/mineral adhesion forces through chemical force spectrometry for applications in oil sands processing. This work involved surface self assembly and surface characterization techniques such as ATR-IR, XPS, and AFM.

Kingston, ON

I reviewed lecture material, designed, and evaluated assignments for a specialized remedial tutorial aimed at first year engineering students with struggling to pass the course. I also instructed and supervised first year undergraduate students in the laboratory for which I received the William Patrick Doolan Teaching Award.Courses Taught: APSC 131J, APSC.

Vancouver, BC

During my undergraduate thesis work, I synthesized and studied the photophysics of a new platinum complex based molecular switch for water splitting fuel cell applications.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a co-op student in the medicinal chemistry group, I synthesized, purified, and characterized novel biologically active compounds, synthetic intermediates, reference compounds, and metabolites in support of Cardiome's preclinical and clinical programs.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a co-op student, I conducted, developed, and validated analytical chemistry methods for projects involving environmental and industrial chemistry projects. Some of these analyses were executed following GLP regulations.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry

Thesis: “Early Transition Metal Complexes for the Catalytic Synthesis of Amines: From Catalyst Development to Applications in Organic.

Master'S Degree, Chemistry

Thesis: “The Effect of Switchable Additives on Colloidal Interactions Found in Oil Sands” Advisors: Dr. J. Hugh. Horton and Dr. Philip G..

Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry

Thesis : “Synthesis and Studies of a Platinum (II) Terpyridyl Acetylide Complex Based Molecular Switch” Advisor: Dr. Michael O. Wolf