Dr. Patrick Commins | Materials Science | Young Scientist Award
Profile Summary
Dr. Tian Su, currently a post-doctoral fellow at Wuhan University, is an esteemed researcher with a focus on the synergism of microorganisms and civil engineering materials, durability of concrete structures, and recycling of construction solid waste.
Professional Profiles
Educational and Professional Journey 
New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE (2016βpresent)
- Research Scientist
- Area of Research: Synthesis and construction of stimuli-responsive materials
- Advisor: PanΔe Naumov
- Research: Materials characterization, small molecule organic synthesis, oil sample analysis, computerized tomography.
New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE (2014β2016)
- Postdoctoral Associate
- Postdoctoral Research: Design and characterization of smart materials
- Advisor: PanΔe 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 (2009β2014)
- 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 (2008β2009)
- 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 (2007β2008)
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (2003β2007)
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.
Specialties and Skills 
Specialties:
- Solid-state organic chemistry
- Organic synthesis
- Spectroscopy
- Material science
- Photochemistry
Skills:
- IR, UV-Vis, Raman, NMR spectroscopy
- Mass spectroscopy
- Small molecular organic synthesis
- Powder X-ray diffraction
- Chromatography
- Tensile testing
- Confocal fluorescence microscopy
- Scanning electron microscopy
- CT scanning
- Solid-state and solution photochemistry
Teaching and Mentoring Experience 
Postdoctoral Experience: New York University Abu Dhabi (2014βpresent)
- Undergraduates Mentored
- Marieh Bassam Al Handawi (2015βpresent)
- Ieva Liepuoniute (2015β2017)
- Tamara Gjorgjieva (2016β2016)
- Anastassiya Knyazeva (2016β2018)
- Veronika Li (2016)
- Yumi Gambril (2017β2018)
- Rodrigo Silva Ferreira (2017β2018)
- Tati Houhou (2019)
- Sarah Marie Saliba (2019)
- Mark McNamara (2021-present)
- Pelin Dimirici (2022-present)
- Batool Madani (2022-present)
Doctoral Experience: University of California, Los Angeles (2009β2014)
- Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA (2009β2014)
- Undergraduates Mentored: Amie Caraveo (2010β2013)
Masters Experience: University of California, San Diego (2007β2008)
- Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCSD
Research Experience 
Postdoctoral Research: New York University Abu Dhabi (2014βpresent)
- Advisor: PanΔe Naumov
- Design and synthesis of smart crystalline materials
- Mechanical analysis of dynamic molecular crystals
Doctoral Research: University of California, Los Angeles (2009β2014)
- Advisor: Miguel Garcia-Garibay
- Synthesis and characterization of bridged molecular gyroscopes
- Solid-state photochemical analysis of nanocrystalline suspensions of a-santonin
Oral Presentations 
Selected Presentations:
- Controlling Motion in Molecular Gyroscopes (NYU Abu Dhabi, 2012)
- Self-Healing Molecular Crystals (ACS National Meeting, 2016)
- Polychromatic Self-healing Ferroelastic Crystals (NYU Abu Dhabi, 2022)
Poster Presentations 
Selected Presentations:
- Structure-Reactivity Correlations of Ξ±-Santonin (Ras Al Khaimah, 2014)
- Self-Healing Molecular Crystals (Gordon Research Conference, 2018)
- Multicolor Emission from a Triply Doped Organic Crystal (ACS Regional Conference, 2023)
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