Jacob Smith

Experienced in both wet-lab experimentation and computational analysis, with hands-on involvement in projects including Electronic and Antioxidant Property of Endolichenic Fungus, Silver Nanocluster Geometry and Properties, and Sodium Fluoride Nanocrystal Synthesis. Proficient in maintaining laboratory readiness by cleaning workspaces, preparing reagents, measuring compounds, and operating equipment such as pH probes, reflux systems, microwave reactors, and centrifuges. Applied Gaussian to analyze experimental results, model chemical systems, and draw data-backed conclusions. Consistently upheld scientific method rigor, safety protocols, and documentation standards while managing multiple concurrent experiments.

I worked on a programmable polymer project, and I learned how to do both photocatalyst and thermal catalyst experiments. Used both hot oil baths and UV blue light experiments. I learned how to use a UV-Vis spectrometer, GPC, and NMR. I also learned how to fix and diagnose problems in UV-Vis spectrometers.