Duong Nguyen
Atlanta,GA
Summary
- Resourceful and detail-oriented chemistry Ph.D with expertise in the synthesis and characterization of peptide-based nanomaterials.
- Skilled researcher with 5+ years of experience with peptide synthesis, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and transmission electron microscope (TEM).
- Exhibits excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
Department Of Chemistry, Emory University
12.2018 - 05.2024
- Conducted research on peptide-based nanomaterials in the laboratory of Dr. Vincent Conticello.
- Developed strategy for fabrication of multi-component peptide nanosheets from collagen-mimetic peptides.
- Analyzed research data using multiple microscopic and spectroscopic techniques including TEM, AFM, CD, and DLS.
- Worked with collaborators to carry out interdisciplinary research, analyze fluorescent and Cryo-EM imaging results, and prepare manuscripts.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Department Of Chemistry, Mount Holyoke College
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted research in computational and theoretical chemistry in the laboratory of Dr. Maria A. Gomez.
- Performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulation on the proton conduction pathways in M2 protein channel of Influenza A virus
- Utilized C and Python programming and VMD software to interpret MD data and visualize the hydrogen bonding networks for proton transport in the protein channel.
- Presented a poster at the American Conference on Theoretical Chemistry (Boston, MA).
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Chemistry
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Chemistry
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA05.2018
Skills
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Research and analysis
- Scientific Writing and Presentations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- SQL
- Tableau
Teaching Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 09/2018 - 05/2021
Department of Chemistry, Emory University - Atlanta, GA
- Lab instructor for multiple introductory and advanced Chemistry courses.
- Instructed approximately 30 students each semester with lab techniques, instruments, and experimental designs.
- Provided feedback on students' lab reports and presentations.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Student Researcher
Department Of Chemistry, Emory University
12.2018 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Department Of Chemistry, Mount Holyoke College
01.2017 - 05.2018
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Chemistry
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Chemistry
Mount Holyoke College
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