Experience

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

• Australia
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Officer-Peptide Medicinal Chemist

  • Apr 2021 - Present



University of Adelaide

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Research Fellow

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Engage in new projects related to peptide inhibitors for Parkinson’s disease and bioinspired molecular electronics by analyzing data and drafting research outcomes for publication. • Design new projects to investigate electron transfer in peptides and participated in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of the compounds. • Experienced in peptide synthesis, organic synthesis, mass spectrometry, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and HPLC. • Engage in new projects related to peptide inhibitors for Parkinson’s disease and bioinspired molecular electronics by analyzing data and drafting research outcomes for publication. • Design new projects to investigate electron transfer in peptides and participated in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of the compounds. • Experienced in peptide synthesis, organic synthesis, mass spectrometry, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and HPLC.



University of Adelaide

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD candidate

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2020

  • Designed 4 research projects and completed all projects within 4 years of research candidature, demonstrating organization and time management skills. • Developed and optimized/modified the synthesis routes for small organic molecules and antibacterial peptides, demonstrating critical thinking, data analysis skills, and problem-solving skills in resolving technical issues in research. • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills via conference presentations, collaborations, and outreach program, yielding 4 first-authored peer-reviewed publications in world-leading journals. • Mentored 2 honours students in their research by demonstrating the appropriate organic synthesis and peptide synthesis procedures and characterization techniques.



University of Adelaide

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Demonstrator

  • 2015 - 2016

  • Assisted students in their lab experiments by demonstrating the appropriate experimental techniques in person.• Communicated frequently with students to identify their problems and provided advice on their studies.• Prepared teaching materials, assessed learning needs, and evaluated lab reports.• Maintained a safe lab environment by practising proper chemical waste and hazard management.

• Summer Research Student

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015



Avantis Laboratory Supply

• Administrative Assistant

  • 2012 - 2016

  • Administration: filing, printing, account bookkeeping. • Recorded and tracked sales on credit. • Processed and tracked delivery of goods. • Processed accounts payable. • Administration: filing, printing, account bookkeeping. • Recorded and tracked sales on credit. • Processed and tracked delivery of goods. • Processed accounts payable.