Los Angeles, California, United States
Experienced chemist with 3+ years of research in organometallic catalysis and polymer synthesis. Proficient in air-sensitive techniques, including Schlenk line and glovebox. Skilled in analytical instrumentation such as NMR, GPC, TGA, DSC, DLS, and rheology. Proven experience in experimental design, method development, and troubleshooting complex laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior researchers, and maintain high standards of laboratory safety and organization.
Synthesis of biodegradable stereocomplexes of PLA-PEG-PLA amphiphilic triblock copolymers as drag-reducing agents -Synthesized copolymers with various repeating units of L- and D- lactide with PEG as a linker using Schlenk and glovebox techniques. The copolymers were characterized using 1H NMR, DOSY, GPC, and DLS. -Performed rheological studies to evaluate the viscosity of the copolymers and their stereocomplexes at various shear rates. Synthesis of redox switchable ferrocene-supported complexes for controlled polymerization of cyclic ethers and esters -Designed synthetic pathways and synthesized a variety of amino- and thio- substituted ferrocene proligands under inert conditions at high yields and purity. The compounds and their intermediates were purified by column chromatography, crystallization, and distillation. -Metalated ferrocene proligands with Al, Ga, In, and Y to develop redox active catalysts, enabling controlled polymerization of cyclic ethers and esters to synthesize multiblock copolymers.