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Hope Kumakli

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Results-driven Analytical Chemist with extensive experience in analytical method development, instrumentation, and data analysis. Seeking a challenging position in a research or industry setting where I can apply my expertise in advancing analytical techniques and providing valuable insights to solve complex problems

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Tutor

Teaching & Research Assistant

UC Chemistry Department
01.2018 - Current
  • Conducted various research on small molecules detection
  • Selected as teaching assistant for General Chemistry 1 & 2 lab
  • Designed and led Weekly General Chemistry recitation sessions
  • Prepared and reviewed sample questions for 200 students
  • Hold weekly office hours for undergraduate students to resolve challenging chemistry topics
  • Graded weekly lab reports and recitation worksheets

Adjunct Instructor

North Carolina A & T State University
07.2016 - 05.2018
  • Prepared syllabus and organized organic lab 1 sessions for 150 students
  • Held weekly office hours for undergraduate students to resolve challenging Lab concepts
  • Graded weekly lab reports and held weekly grade evaluation meeting with division head
  • Taught students the usage of analytical instruments during sample characterization and analysis

National Service Fellow-Chemist

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Performed acid digestion of different environmental matrixes by hot blocks
  • Performed Flame-AA analysis on inorganic compounds to quantify lead content
  • Performed ICP-OES analysis on inorganic compounds to quantify heavy metal content

Education

Ph.D. candidate Chemistry -

University of Cincinnati

MSc. Chemistry -

North Carolina A &T State University
05.2016

BSc. Chemistry -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
05.2013

Skills

  • Instrument troubleshooting and maintenance skills
  • Mammalian Cell Culturing
  • Particle size analysis
  • Analytical method development and validation skills
  • Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer
  • HPLC,UPLC instrumentation
  • GC-MS
  • ICP-OES, FAA and CVAA
  • FTIR, UV-Vis and Florescence
  • Heavy metal analysis
  • Karl Fisher Titration
  • Titrations
  • Electrochemical Interrogation techniques
  • Scanning Probe Microscopic Techniques
  • Scientific and Technical report writing
  • Research and Experiments

Research

  • University of Cincinnati Chemistry Department, Cincinnati, OH, Graduate Researcher, 08/2018, Present, Developing Nano-E-AB Sensors for measuring ATP release from single astrocyte cells, Developed a protocol for fabricating nanometer-sized Electrochemical-Aptamer based (E-AB) sensors, Developed in-operando measurements of self-Assembled Monolayer on polycrystalline gold surface using Scanning Probe Microscopy, Built an in-house Scanning Probe Microscopy Instrument for SPM measurement, Performed big data analysis using MATLAB
  • North Carolina A & T State University Chemistry Department, Greensboro, NC, Graduate Researcher, 08/2014, 04/2016, Designed and executed an experimental protocol for trace-element determination in complex biological matrices, Synthesized and analyzed different cathodic and anodic materials for the development of Li-ion batteries, Performed Statistical data analysis using Excel and Chemometrics

Publications

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Tur-7_MAAAAJ&hl=en

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Soccer- Liverpool
  • Watching TV shows –Prison Break, Ozark, Breaking Bad, Big Bang Theory

Timeline

Teaching & Research Assistant

UC Chemistry Department
01.2018 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

North Carolina A & T State University
07.2016 - 05.2018

National Service Fellow-Chemist

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
06.2013 - 06.2014

Teacher's Assistant

Tutor

Ph.D. candidate Chemistry -

University of Cincinnati

MSc. Chemistry -

North Carolina A &T State University

BSc. Chemistry -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Hope Kumakli