About
Summary
Skilled Chemistry Researcher and Laboratory expert with PhD in Chemistry. Experienced in leading a Research group with proficiency in Organic, Polymer, Material and Biological Chemistry. Skilled in polymer modifications, polymer grafting and in sustainable antimicrobial surface modification analytical chemistry, as well as in biopolymer synthesis and purification. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Positions
Professional Teaching Fellow Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland
A fixed term position at the School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Summer School teaching, Preparation of teaching materials, lecturing and online assessment
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Aug 2022 - Feb 2024
Biological Chemistry, University of Auckland
At the School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
AMRF Project Grant: 1120012
Project Title: “Smart, Self-cleaning Silicone Antimicrobial Surface against Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)”.
· Silicone material functionalization for use in medical devices such as, urinary catheters
· Surface-initiated graft polymerization
· Peptide synthesis and purification
· Peptide immobilization on silicone surface
· Microbiology experiments
. HPLC and other analytical instruments experiences
Education
University of Auckland 2017 - 2022
Field of study: Chemistry
Degree: PhD
· Thesis: “Synthesis of Sustainable Antibacterial Materials by Surface Functionalization of NZ Flax (Phormium tenax) Fibres and Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Hurd”
· Awarded Faculty of Science Sustainability Research Award for Students 2018 (The University of Auckland, New Zealand).
· Acquired laboratory experience including synthesis, purification, analysis and waste disposal.
· Hands on experience in antimicrobial testing.
· Analytical experience in NMR, FTIR, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy using CASA-XPS software, SEM (morphology and bioactivity) and powder X-ray diffraction.
Skills
Scientific Research, Scientific writing, Leadership, Problem-solving, Attention to details, Critical thinking, Analytical Chemistry, Antibacterial testing, HPLC handling, Time management, Quality orientation
Professional interests
Chemistry Research, Chemistry Laboratory Technician, Research and Development, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
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