Brandon Delgado

Determined Chemist offering a strong background in lab sample testing, analysis, interpretation and reporting to assure quality. Meticulous in maintaining safety and cleanliness in the lab while performing tests and documenting information. Driven to consistently adhere to standard operating procedures when performing all work in the lab.

• Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership & Honors Organization
• International Dean's List Society
• Golden Key Honor Society
• Dean's List Recipient
• Certificate of Excellence: Outstanding Performance in General Chemistry I & II

• Experience with a range of analytical instruments, such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), etc.
• Proficient in operating Liquid Chromatography (LC) systems by Agilent.
• Experienced in setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting LC and GC instrumentation.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of various techniques in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and organic synthesis.
• Strong data analysis skills, including statistical analysis and interpretation of results
• Proficient in conducting tests, documenting results, and writing papers.
• Experience in quality control processes, ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• American Chemical Society (ACS) - (2022)

• Certified Chemist by American Chemical Society

• Vice President of Texas State University Men's Soccer & Player (3 years)
• Founding Father of Gamma Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity (2 years)
• Semi-Professional Soccer Player for Roundrock SC in Austin, TX (1 year)

Conducted electrochemical synthesis using various Schiff base catalysts, studying the reaction mechanisms. Modified electrode surfaces with novel catalysts to develop chemical sensors. Synthesized functionalized gold nanoparticles for electrochemical catalysis. Additionally, measured environmentally important parameters, such as Henry’s law constants (2018-2019), at Texas State University under the guidance of Dr. Chang Ji.