Work:
Drexel University
Research Assistant
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Assistant
GE Global Research - Niskayuna, NY
Research Lab Technician
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality - Harrisburg, PA
Internship
Education:
Shippensburg University
B.S. in Chemistry
Drexel University
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Drexel University
M.S. in Chemistry
Skills:
Characterization and Analysis Techniques: Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) (one and two dimensional and also variable temperature), Infrared spectroscopy, UV-Visible spectroscopy, GC-MS, cyclic voltammetry, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, Clark-type electrode dissolved oxygen sensor, and pH meter. Experienced in a wide range of synthetic techniques including both glovebox and Schlenk line techniques for the synthesis of air and moisture sensitive compounds. Experienced in maintaining laboratory equipment and performing routine maintenance and repairs. Notable equipment includes an Mbraun glovebox and solvent purification system, rotovaps, laboratory balances, Clark-type electrode dissolved oxygen sensor, and a high pressure Fisher-Porter bottle.