Malaisamy Ramamoorthy, PhD. CCHO

Water Quality Monitor - Volunteer at Patapsco Heritage Greenway
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • Tamil Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • Hindi Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • OSHA 10 General Industry
    Community College of Baltimore County
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CCHO)
    NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED CHEMISTS
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Environmental Scientist
    National Registry of Environmental Professionals
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Patapsco Heritage Greenway
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Water Quality Monitor - Volunteer
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Collect water samples from the Patapsco river main stem and its tributaries at designated sites in the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Maryland. Perform analysis on air temperature, water temperature, DO, E.coli bacteria, nitrite, phosphate, conductivity, turbidity and pH. Conduct post-sampling laboratory analysis for bacteria and DO. Collect water samples from the Patapsco river main stem and its tributaries at designated sites in the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Maryland. Perform analysis on air temperature, water temperature, DO, E.coli bacteria, nitrite, phosphate, conductivity, turbidity and pH. Conduct post-sampling laboratory analysis for bacteria and DO.

  • Howard University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager I (Labs and EHS)
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      . Manage instructional and research laboratories of chemical, environmental, civil, mechanical engineering and material science for efficient operations and collaborations. Perform duties as the Chemical Hygiene Officer and EHS Officer for the CEA. Train researchers and students on Chemical, Biological, Mechanical and Occupational safety. Lead special laboratory and shared space transformational projects. Coordinate with the university EHS office to comply with OSHA, DOEE, DCDOH, ADA, EPA, CDC and other regulations.. Directly supervise laboratory coordinators and the building manager. Participate in hiring candidates, holding meetings, managing regular tasks and annual performance appraisals. Show less

    • Lab Supervisor and EHS Officer
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2022

      • Instruct a class of 20 students for 150 minutes, two times each week• Grade reports, quizzes, exams, and complete final semester grading• Plan instructions, assignments, and in-lab experiences to collaborate with necessary course curriculum• Maintain weekly office hours for students to answer their questions and provide extra support to thrive• Train students and laboratory staff in chemical hygiene plan, hazardous waste handling, and emergency response procedures• Responsible for the environmental health and safety for the college of engineering Show less

    • Research Scientist
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2016

      - Developed novel membranes by surface modification techniques for water purification, bioseparation and prevent membrane fouling- Involved in synergistic application of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials in membrane separation- Hands-on experience in SEM, IC, HPLC, AAS, TOC, EKA(zeta potential), Goniometer, Surface area analyzer- Managed and guided undergraduate and graduate researchers in their research projects- Developed project plans, research proposals and research collaborations for external funding.- Experience in report writing, manuscript writing for journal publications and presentations in conferences- Played the role of environmental and lab safety officer for environmental and chemical engineering labs Show less

    • Research Associate
      • Sep 2006 - Aug 2010

      -Leading the responsibility of instruments maintenance (new instrument/equipment testing, training and trouble shooting) and general laboratory management in the research group.- Co-supervised the research project on fate and transport of nanomaterials on the environment-Developed polymer thin film and nano-composite membranes for organic and biofouling control.-Characterized collagen-modified TFC hybrid (ceramic + polymer) membranes for surface and filtration properties- Developed TFC membranes for selective monovalent ion rejection-Prepared new and modified existing course materials and taught physical-chemical process (60% of the syllabus) for graduate students and mentored projects on the subject for one semester.-Established long term collaboration with an interdisciplinary research group at University of Michigan Show less

  • Community College of Baltimore County
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Primary Instructor, Teach courses on Fundamentals of Chemistry, General Chemistry I, lecture and Lab for various allied healthcare and STEM major students; Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer, Certified Environmental Scientist Primary Instructor, Teach courses on Fundamentals of Chemistry, General Chemistry I, lecture and Lab for various allied healthcare and STEM major students; Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer, Certified Environmental Scientist

  • Michigan State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Associate
      • Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

      - Developed high flux nanofiltration membranes using multi-layer thin film polyelectrolyte films on commercial polymer ultrafiltration membranes and achieved 99% rejection for divalent anions and smaller sugar molecules. - Maintenance in-charge for Ion Chromatograph. - Supervised graduate students research projects and trained instruments and techniques for students and post-docs - Developed high flux nanofiltration membranes using multi-layer thin film polyelectrolyte films on commercial polymer ultrafiltration membranes and achieved 99% rejection for divalent anions and smaller sugar molecules. - Maintenance in-charge for Ion Chromatograph. - Supervised graduate students research projects and trained instruments and techniques for students and post-docs

  • University of Duisburg-Essen
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellow
      • Jul 2001 - Jan 2004

      -Developed molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) membranes by blending sulfonated polysulfone and cellulose acetate with high binding capacity and specific selectivity Rhodamine B dye molecule over fluorescein. -Established technique and trained graduate students on developing molecularly imprinted polymer membranes by phase inversion and casting -Developed molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) membranes by blending sulfonated polysulfone and cellulose acetate with high binding capacity and specific selectivity Rhodamine B dye molecule over fluorescein. -Established technique and trained graduate students on developing molecularly imprinted polymer membranes by phase inversion and casting

  • Anna University Chennai
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Student
      • Jun 1996 - Jun 2001

      -Functionalized commercial polysulfone polymer by sulfonation and blended it with commercial cellulose acetate by solution blending and cast ultrafiltration membranes by immersion precipitation phase inversion technique. -Achieved 90±5% separation of metal ion-complexes and 90±5% of BSA rejection with fluxes 100% higher than cellulose acetate membranes. -Functionalized commercial polysulfone polymer by sulfonation and blended it with commercial cellulose acetate by solution blending and cast ultrafiltration membranes by immersion precipitation phase inversion technique. -Achieved 90±5% separation of metal ion-complexes and 90±5% of BSA rejection with fluxes 100% higher than cellulose acetate membranes.

  • University of Madras, Chennai, India
    • M.Phil Analytical Chemistry Student
      • Oct 1994 - Aug 1995

      Synthesized polydithiocarbomate resin and separated Rh (III) and Ir (III) by complexation and ion exchange in chromatography. Synthesized polydithiocarbomate resin and separated Rh (III) and Ir (III) by complexation and ion exchange in chromatography.

Education

  • Anna University
    Ph.D, Membrane Separation process (Chemistry), Department of Chemical Engineering
    1996 - 2001
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University
    PG Diploma in Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    1997 - 1999
  • University of Madras
    M.Phil, Analytical Chemistry
  • Government Arts College, Coimbatore
    M.Sc, Chemistry
    1992 - 1994
  • Gobi Arts College, Bharathiar University
    B.Sc, Chemistry
    1989 - 1992

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