Arpan Ghosh

Lab Safety Oversight-
Enforced proper use of PPE, chemical handling, and emergency protocols in compliance with institutional and OSHA guidelines.
Student Training & Supervision-
Trained and supervised undergraduate students in organic chemistry laboratory techniques such as titration, recrystallization, TLC, and distillation.
Scientific Communication-
Explained complex chemical concepts clearly and effectively during lab sessions and office hours.
Grading & Evaluation-
Evaluated lab reports, quizzes, and practical performance with consistent, constructive feedback to improve learning outcomes.
Protocol & Equipment Familiarity-
Ensured proper use, setup, and maintenance of lab instruments like UV-Vis, pH meters, rotary evaporators, and analytical balances.
Time & Classroom Management-
Managed simultaneous lab sections efficiently while maintaining attention to individual student needs.
Mentorship Role-
Served as a mentor and point of contact for academic and procedural questions related to organic chemistry coursework.

Small Molecule & Polymer Synthesis-
Conducted multi-step synthesis of small organic molecules and polymers using green chemistry techniques such as microwave-assisted and ultrasonication-based reactions.
Analytical Characterization-
Utilized UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR, IR, and chromatographic techniques (e.g., TLC, column chromatography) to characterize synthesized compounds and verify purity.
Data Recording & Documentation-
Maintained detailed lab notebooks, recorded experimental procedures and observations with precision, and assisted in preparing data for reports and publications.
Literature Review & Protocol Development-
Conducted literature reviews to support method development and helped refine experimental procedures to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
Collaboration & Communication-
Worked collaboratively with graduate students and principal investigators, contributing to weekly research meetings and discussions of results and next steps.
Lab Safety & Cleanroom Practices-
Followed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials, supporting a clean and compliant research environment.
Time-Sensitive Project Execution-
Completed research tasks within strict timelines while maintaining accuracy and reliability of results.