Supervisor- Prof. Harry Brumer 

(Jan 2015- May 2020)​

​

Michael Smith Laboratories

& Department of Chemistry

UBC, Vancouver, Canada ​

Covalent Probes for Functional and Structural Characterization of Glycoside Hydrolases

​

• Conducted research that is directly applicable in understanding bioethanol production & the digestion of carbohydrates by gut bacteria. My research specializations include chemical biology, enzymology, and protein production & analysis.

• Key skills: Data analysis, project management, technical writing, public speaking, and graphic design (Adobe Suite). 

• Impact: Production of several peer-reviewed journal articles, original thesis, and conference presentations.

Supervisor- Prof. Elizabeth Gillies

(Sep 2012- Aug 2014)​

​

Department of Chemistry

Western University, London, Canada ​

Synthesis of Carbohydrate-functionalized Dendrons for Use as Multivalent Scaffolds and in Self-assembled Structures

​

• Optimized new pathways to synthesize carbohydrate-derivatives and polyester-dendrons, as well as their coupling to polymer backbones. My research specializations include organic and analytical chemistry.

• Key skills: Technical writing, mentoring students, designing new methodologies, and literature review.

• Impact: Production of several peer-reviewed journal articles as well as an original thesis.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

(Upper-year)

(Sep 2012- Apr 2017)​

​

Department of Chemistry

 UBC & Western University

• My teaching roles included supervising upper-year undergraduate students in conducting organic chemistry experiments. Through one-on-one interaction with each student in a lab setting, I catered to their unique learning styles.

• Key skills: Interpersonal navigation, conflict resolution, public speaking, and a thorough understanding of lab operations.

• Impact: Creation of a safe and comfortable learning atmosphere with no reported incidences of injury or mishap. Through excellent post-course evaluation, I learnt that some students switched their major to chemistry due to my direct mentorship.

Jump to: