Aidan Looby
Houston,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Board Member
Synthesis Workshop
06.2023 - Current
- An open access video podcast initiative to help explore the field of organic synthesis. Collaborate with the world’s leading chemists to present published work in an open-access format. Currently over 150 episodes with 12,900 subscribers on YouTube.
Podcast Host
The SW Podcast
09.2020 - Current
- An open access audio and video podcast that provides a platform for researchers to discuss their work in a digestible format and its impact on the broader community. This podcast is designed to shine light on the human side of chemistry. Available on YouTube and Spotify.
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston, Department of Chemistry
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsibilities include instructing undergraduate students in organic chemistry, developing lesson plans, and fostering positive relationships with students.
Student Speaker Liasons
Chemistry Graduate Student Council, UH
06.2022 - Current
- Organize a seminar for a speaker to deliver a lecture to the chemistry department that is selected by the student body.
Community Affairs Committee
ACS - Greater Houston Section
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinate community events on behalf of the American Chemical Society - Greater Houston Section such as National Chemistry Week 2024 at Children's Museum Houston.
Academic Affairs and Advocacy Director
Graduate and Professional Student Association, University of Houston
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Guide discussions between graduate and professional students and the offices of the Provost and Dean of the Graduate School on matters pertaining to academic wellbeing of students that include graduate tuition, dissertation policies, research, teaching, and publications.
President
Interfraternity Council, Widener University
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversee all operations of fraternity life including recruitment, academics, community service, and campus life.
President
Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta-Lambda Chapter - Widener University
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversee the Chapter at all meetings, enforce the constitution, laws, and traditions
- Clarify goals and carry out the wishes of the Chapter.
Education
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2021
Presentations and Posters
- How Catalysis Facilitates Innovation in Drug Discovery, Pint of Science, 05/15/24, True Anomaly Brewing Co. (Invited Speaker)
- On Demand Palladium Oxidative Addition Complexes for Coupling Reactions, TexSyn VI, 06/01/24, Texas A&M University
- The Green Synthesis of Maleimide Derivatives: A Potential New Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor, National Conference on Undergraduate Research (04/12/21), Widener University Student Project’s Day (04/23/21), Widener University Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium (08/2019)
- A. Looby, K. Chott, E. Baker, D. McNeill, D. Schaffer, Synthetic Model for Calcified Arterial Access, Widener University Student Project’s Day (04/23/21)
Awards
- Dean’s Award for Best Oral Presentation for 2020-2021 Widener University’s School of Engineering Senior Projects
- The Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry for 2020-2021 Widener University’s College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony
- The American Chemical Society Scholastic Achievement Award for 2020-2021 Widener University’s College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony
- The Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award for the Delaware Section of American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Emerging Fraternity Man of the Year for Widener University’s 2019-2020 Office of Student Engagement
Timeline
Community Affairs Committee
ACS - Greater Houston Section
03.2024 - Current
Editorial Board Member
Synthesis Workshop
06.2023 - Current
Academic Affairs and Advocacy Director
Graduate and Professional Student Association, University of Houston
06.2023 - 06.2024
Student Speaker Liasons
Chemistry Graduate Student Council, UH
06.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston, Department of Chemistry
08.2021 - 05.2022
Podcast Host
The SW Podcast
09.2020 - Current
President
Interfraternity Council, Widener University
06.2020 - 05.2021
President
Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta-Lambda Chapter - Widener University
06.2018 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Widener University