Ava Maffei

https://u.osu.edu/wadelab/

Molecular Inorganic/Organometallic Chemistry and Materials Science, The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

• Focus on design and study of new catalytically active molecules and materials
• Catalyst synthesis for application in hydroboration, hydrosilylation, etc.
• Experience with sample preparation and analysis via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), and single-crystal x-ray diffraction (XRD)
• Knowledge of synthetic procedures and mechanisms, crystallization techniques, and catalyst screening methods
• Value communication and professional relations with other lab members
• Experience presenting research for critiques and discourse
• Critical thinking and problem-solving for optimization and advancement of research

https://u.osu.edu/zhu.2484/

Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Human Sciences

• Applying in-vitro and in-vivo models to understand the functions of human gut bacteria
• Extensive metabolic profiling of various E coli. metabolites
• Assisting doctoral/postdoctoral researchers on various projects
• Certified in handling biohazardous materials/waste
• Lung cancer cell death profiling using cisplatin
• Instrumentation experience using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and 7 flex polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• Data analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments
• Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing through hands-on work and training