Educational and Professional Journey 🎓🔬
New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE (2016–present)
- Research Scientist
- Area of Research: Synthesis and construction of stimuli-responsive materials
- Advisor: Panće Naumov
- Research: Materials characterization, small molecule organic synthesis, oil sample analysis, computerized tomography.
New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE (2014–2016)
- Postdoctoral Associate
- Postdoctoral Research: Design and characterization of smart materials
- Advisor: Panće Naumov
- Research: Organic synthesis, materials science, NMR spectroscopy, synthesis of smart materials.
National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan (2014)
- Internship
- Internship Research: Synthesis and selective bromination of porphyrins
- Advisor: Jonathan Hill
- Research: Organic synthesis, small molecular purification and characterization, palladium cross-coupling reactions.
University of California, Los Angeles, USA (2009–2014)
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
- Dissertation title: Synthetic Modifications and Solid State Structural Analysis of Bridged Molecular Gyroscopes and a-Santonin
- Advisor: Miguel Garcia-Garibay
- Research: Organic synthesis, small molecule purification and characterization, palladium cross-coupling reactions, powder X-ray diffraction, solid-state photochemistry.
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation, La Jolla, USA (2008–2009)
- Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry Intern
- Advisor: Jon Loren
- Research: Organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, small molecule purification and characterization via HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy.
University of California San Diego, USA
- Master of Science in Chemistry (2007–2008)
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (2003–2007)
This academic and research trajectory showcases a comprehensive background in organic chemistry, materials science, and medicinal chemistry, reflecting a commitment to advancing knowledge through diverse research experiences.