Experience

Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ)
• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Patent Examiner

  • Jan 2019 - Present


University of Tennessee

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Developing a new class of tethered, carboxylate-thioether ligands for rhodium paddlewheel catalysis. Research involves the synthesis, catalytic testing, and evaluation/optimization of new compounds. Also responsible for day-to-day guidance and mentorship of graduate students, and smooth and safe operation of the lab. Developing a new class of tethered, carboxylate-thioether ligands for rhodium paddlewheel catalysis. Research involves the synthesis, catalytic testing, and evaluation/optimization of new compounds. Also responsible for day-to-day guidance and mentorship of graduate students, and smooth and safe operation of the lab.



Viclink, Victoria University of Wellington

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  In charge of developing reactive films for use as indicators, in collaboration with Energizer. I am responsible for the synthesis and purification of new materials, as well as testing the reactivity, selectivity, and applicability of the new formulations. In charge of developing reactive films for use as indicators, in collaboration with Energizer. I am responsible for the synthesis and purification of new materials, as well as testing the reactivity, selectivity, and applicability of the new formulations.