Mojirade Mafimisebi
central,SC
Summary
A research professional with strong background in academic research and data-driven analysis. Proven ability to contribute to impactful research projects and adapt to evolving research needs. Known for collaborative spirit and consistent focus on achieving project goals. Proficient in statistical analysis, laboratory techniques, and academic writing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Chemistry Clemson University
01.2024 - Current
- Research on chemistry of actinide and lanthanide systems, particularly the structural, electronic, and spectroscopic behavior of actinide-relevant complexes in high ionic strength and nuclear fuel cycle environments
Lab Research Assistant
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Agodi, Nigeria
03.2022 - Current
- Engaged in hands-on experience with Karl Fischer Titrator in the determination of moisture content of raw materials in-process samples and finished goods
- Performed sugar profiling on High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine the amount of maltose present in the compound
- Carried out preparation, standardization of analytical reagents, and periodic revalidation of analytical procedure
- Performed dynamic viscosity analysis of Newtonian fluid samples with falling ball viscometer
- Carried out physicochemical test for dextrose equivalent
Research Assistant
Central Research Laboratory, Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed isolation, purification and characterization of Starch morphology, composition, physicochemical properties from different botanical sources
- Engaged in hands-on experience in analyzing the percentage yield, pH, dispersibility, bulk density, water solubility index, water binding capacity and swelling power with different temperature
- Carried out test on starch samples to determine the proximate chemical compositions, solubility, retro gradation and gelatinization properties of starch extracted from cocoyam, wheat and Lima bean
- Engaged in hands-on experience in statistical analysis of experimental data using Microsoft excel
Quality Assurance Specialist
De- Pharmaceutical Laboratory Nigeria Limited
Osun, Nigeria
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing apparatus
- Conducted analysis of both in process and completed Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, component and product
- Carried out dimensional measurements on PET preforms and caps using the caliper alongside gravimetric moisture analysis in plastic resin.
- Verified raw materials and finished goods for quality, disposed items that did not match safety standards
- Prepared documentation and organized test data for report generations and analysis
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Clemson University
USA06-2026
B.Sc. - undefined
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria01-2021
Skills
- Spectroscopic tools (Raman )
- Crystallography
- Experience in Computer-Aided Drug Design, DFT analysis, Bioinformatics and molecular biology
- Experience with Spectrophotometer and HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- Proficient in basic UI/UX design
Affiliations
- Member American Chemical Society (ACS) Membership ID: 34213798
- Member: Student Chemical Society of Nigeria
Certification
- Waste Management Training- How to Dispose of Chemical Wastes (Online) on behalf of Clemson University 2024
- Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene (Online) on behalf of Clemson University 2024
- Ergonomics General Awareness (Online) on behalf of Clemson University 2024
- Workshop: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross Services) 2024
- Chemicals and Health (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera, July 2022)
- Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course (Duke University via Coursera, July 2022)
- Stanford Introduction to Food and Health (Stanford University, July 2022)
- Drug Discovery (University of California, San Diego via Coursera, in progress)
- Writing in the Sciences (Stanford University, in progress)
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Chemistry Clemson University
01.2024 - Current
Lab Research Assistant
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
03.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Central Research Laboratory, Adekunle Ajasin University
05.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
De- Pharmaceutical Laboratory Nigeria Limited
06.2019 - 12.2019
B.Sc. - undefined
Adekunle Ajasin University
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Clemson University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Clemson University 2024 - 2025
- Student Chemical Society of Nigeria, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko Tutorial Teacher 3/2017 – 7/2021
- Taught and assisted students with their academic work in chemistry, digital electronics, and linear algebra
- Organized tutorial classes for chemistry undergraduate students on organic and inorganic chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and organometallics
VOLUNTEER SERVICE / LEADERSHIP POSITION
- STEM NOLA: FREE STEM Saturday for K-12 graders - “Buoyancy & Density” 2026
- STEM South Carolina-Circuits and Electricity 2026
- Served as a judge for the 2026 State Science Day Judge 2026
- Nuclear Education and outreach Practicum 2026
- Nuclear Waste Dialogue "NuWaDi @ Artisphere 2026": 2026
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Oyo state Nigeria
- Participated in community development projects on free medical sensitization on Herpes, hygiene and First aid
- World Cleanup Day (WCD), Akungba-Akoko Nigeria September 19th, 2020
- Participated in tackling environmental waste concerns by cleaning the streets of Akungba-Akoko for six hours
- Off-Campus Lodge President, Akungba-Akoko Nigeria 2019-2021
- Ensured proper maintenance and management of the hostel and encouraged healthy relationship among hostellers
CONFERENCES ATTENDED / PRESENTATIONS / WORKSHOPS
- Presented “Influence of Tetraakyammonium Cations on the Structure and Stability of Cerium (IV) Hexanitrate” at the ACS Spring 2026 American Chemical Society (ACS)
- 19th Conference on the Migration of Actinides and Fission Products in the Geosphere (Migration ’25)
- The Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research unit (EBRU), Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training (IAMRAT): Quantitative methods for study design and data analysis in implementation science research (Virtual). June 27th-28th, 2022.
- Special Presentation, Faculty of Science, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Nigeria: Nonlinear Optical Responses of Phthalocyanines Tethered to Nano materials in Solution
- Institute of Bioinformatics and Molecular Therapeutics 2022 Workshop: Introduction to Molecular modeling, Density functional theory analysis and quantum chemical calculation
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University Nigeria, Seminar Presentation. Jan. 6th-7th, 2019. Paper presented: Introduction to Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) as raw materials in the production of preform Bottles
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS
- Nominated for Sci-mix, an interdivisional posters presentation session at the ACS Spring 2026
- Highest score of 98/100 in Organic chemistry (Department of Chemical Sciences) 2021