Professional Experience
University of California Irvine – Irvine, CA
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant Sept. 2022 – Present
- Create tunable polymer blends and analyze their performance, properties, and phase morphology under the guidance of Dr. Zhibin Guan
- Facilitate engaging laboratory sessions, providing hands-on guidance to undergraduate students through experiments and reinforcing theoretical concepts
- Deliver constructive feedback on assignments, aiding students in their academic growth
Merck & Co. – Rahway, NJ
Associate Scientist (Summer Intern) June 2021 – Aug. 2021
- Evaluated the accuracy of the binary solvent activity calculator for solvents used in the polymorph stress screening process
- Compared the effectiveness of Headspace Gas Chromatography to the near-IR lighthouse system, especially in the presence of alcohols
- Evaluated a compound with prolific hydrates, methanol, and ethanol solvates in Suggamadex
University of Denver – Denver, CO
Undergraduate Student Researcher Oct. 2018 – June 2022
- Designed an Arsenic selective ionophore to measure Arsenic concentration in the water under the supervision of Dr. Balasingam Murugaverl
- Optimized an efficient synthetic route to N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) precursors and make Ru BEP complexes for ethylene detection under the supervision of Dr. Brian Michel
- Synthesized ionophore and fluorophore by performing a series of chemical reactions, and characterization using NMR, IR, and MS
Chemistry Lab Assistant & Stockroom Leader Oct. 2018 – June 2022
- Prepared chemical solutions for General and Organic Chemistry labs
- Supervised a team of 10 people and maintained chemical stocks and inventory
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) Sept. 2019 – June 2022
- Assisted students to practice and learn important laboratory techniques in a safe and efficient manner
- Taught introductory General and Organic Chemistry topics and principles through several chemical experiments in a laboratory setting
- Ensured the minimization of chemical waste and their proper disposal
On-Campus Involvement
Chairperson of Internationalization Committee
Chairperson of Internationalization Committee
Sep 2019 - June 2020
I got to work with Office of Internationalization in addressing the problems faced by International Students at the University of Denver.
Board Member - CultureFest 2019
Chairperson of Internationalization Committee
Oct 2019 - June 2020
I was a board member for the planning committee of CultureFest 2019, a DU tradition for more than 30 years, celebrating diverse cultures of our community. I looked after the marketing and logistics for the event.
Marketing Director -International Student Organization
Sep 2019 - June 2020
I held the position of Marketing Director for International Student Organization. I made event flyers, reached out to students, and handled their social media.
Senator of College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Apr 2019 - May 2020
As a Senator for College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, I worked with Dean and Associate Dean to help address the students' needs and demands.
Discoveries Leader - Discoveries Orientation 2019
Discoveries Leader - Discoveries Orientation 2019
Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
At the Discoveries Orientation of 2019, I had the opportunity to guide and welcome a group of 18 incoming freshman students throughout the orientation week.