Process Specialist

• Dec 2022 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• May 2020 - Jan 2023

Synthesized and investigated the properties of highly conjugated porphyrinoid systems with distinguished professor Timothy D. Lash- Used a variety of spectroscopic techniques for characterization: NMR (1H, 13C, COSY, HSQC, DEPT-135, NOE diff), UV-Vis, ESI-MS, FTIR- Worked on projects independently and troubleshot blocks in research - Organized and managed the supply of necessary chemicals and materials for the laboratory - Helped implement and maintain safety practices in the laboratory - ACS National Meetings: San Diego, CA (Spring 2022) Synthesis of Highly Conjugated Porphyrinoid Systems Chicago, IL (Fall 2022) Synthesis, metalation, and aromatic characteristics of anthro[2,3-b]-21-carbaporphyrins Show less

Chemistry Department Chair Search Committee

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

- Led undergraduate students in the development of techniques regarding synthesis, purification, and spectroscopic analysis in Organic Chemistry lab courses (Elementary Organic Chemistry & Organic Chemistry II)- Aided as an academic resource for students- Oversaw and upheld the safety and learning of multiple students in a teaching laboratory setting

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2018 - May 2020

- Worked under distinguished professor Timothy D. Lash in the investigation of benziporphyrin-like systems- Used SciFinder to find new schematic routes to the desired carbaporphyrin precursorsACS National Meetings:- Orlando, FL (Spring 2019) Investigation directed towards the synthesis of phenaliporphyrin