Kennedy Gaines Musso
Savannah,GA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends in experiments.
- Assisted researchers with designing protocols for experiments.
- Documented results accurately in lab notebooks according to scientific standards.
- Organized and managed inventory of reagents and other materials used in the lab.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory equipment or processes.
- Calibrated instruments according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reviewed literature related to research projects conducted in the lab.
- Utilized specific techniques, like X-ray crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, and GC-MS.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2024
Publications
- "A(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethan-1-olate)(1-oxo-3-phenyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-2-olate) μ-oxo-bridged dicopper(II) dimeric complex: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-8599/2024/3/M1846
- "Diisoamyl (1R, 4S)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylate" https://www.mdpi.com/1422-8599/2024/3/M1852
Conferences
SERMACS 2023 – Durham, NC
- "Preparation, Characterization, and Reactivity of Cationic, Octahedral Ruthenium (II) Complexes Supported by a Single 4,4’-tert-butyl-2,2’bipyridine Ligand”
COSM Summer Research Showcase – Statesboro, GA
- "Catalytic Innovation for Sustainable Styrene Production: Green Chemistry strategies utilizing octahedral ruthenium (II) complexes supported by a single bipyridine ligand”
American Chemical Society 2024 – Denver, CO
- "Catalytic Innovation for Sustainable Styrene Production: Green Chemistry strategies utilizing octahedral ruthenium (II) complexes supported by a single bipyridine ligand”
- SciMIx candidate
SERMACS 2024 – Atlanta, GA
- “Synthesis, characterization, and structure of diisoamyl (1R, 4S)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylate”
Leadership Positions
Biochemistry Club Vice President - Savannah, Georgia August 2023- PRESENT
- Organize and maintain club events relating to the biochemistry club
- Seek out guest speakers, organize workshops, orchestrate laboratory tours
Skills and Techniques
- Microsoft – Office, Word, and Excel
- JEOL 300MHz – NMR Instrument and Software
- RIGAKU SYNERGY-I – Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractor
- SHIMADZU GCMS – Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
- Common Lab techniques: Thin layer chromatography, column chromatography, crystallization techniques, stoichiometric calculations, titrations, distillations, analytical calculations, concepts in solubility and precipitation, laboratory safety, glassware apparatus setups, rotary evaporation, cleaning techniques (peroxide, acid and base baths, aqua regia), Cryogens, Schlenk lines, high pressure gasses and Parr pressure reactors, infrared spectroscopy, vigor gloveboxes, working in inert environments.
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Georgia Southern University
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Georgia Southern University
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