Greater Chicago Area
Timothy is an accomplished physical and life science professional with 3+ years of research and leadership experience. During his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, his research was primarily focused on improving bioanalytical techniques for broader clinical and point-of-care applications. He has a proven ability to communicate and collaborate with teams across all levels. His career goal is to transition from science research to business applications to solve problems in innovative industries and is seeking to leverage analytical and qualitative problem-solving skills to help clients achieve business objectives.
Research Assistant under Dr. Yossi Weizmann – Explores the design and synthesis of nanomaterials for applications in chemical and biomedical diagnostics • Applied new nanomaterials to biochemical detection methods to improve cost, efficiency, and duration • Worked with international researchers to cooperatively address limitations with currently used biomedical research techniques • Consulted regularly with 4 fellow graduate students and 4 postdoctoral scholars on multiple different projects to expand collaboration opportunities throughout the laboratory group • Managed and implemented all lab safety initiatives, directed new student safety orientation, and created the lab-specific chemical hygiene plan to ensure all safety procedures were adhered for 15+ laboratory members and visiting students • Authored all grant proposals for the research group across several federal and private funding sources.
• Elected by chemistry department (>200 students) to serve as liaison to consult with faculty and administrators to assist in grievance resolution and graduate student lifestyle and initiatives • Implemented a new teaching assistance opportunity for senior graduate students and increased participation 50%
• Served as an appointed member to oversee graduate student funds relating to social, arts, and wellness activities for students • Achieved a 120% funding increase in one year to provide more opportunities for graduate students • Established criteria to quantitative evaluate student proposal to maximize funding efficiency to students