MNOVA
Nuren Iftekhar
Polymer Chemist
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Driven polymer chemist with more than 4 years of advanced research and analysis experience. Proficient in synthesizing and characterizing macromolecules and evaluating its mechanical properties through instrumentation. Efficient in teamwork environment. Proven leadership qualities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Schulz Research Group
Blacksburg, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Conducted own research in field of expertise, polymer chemistry.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on extraction of rare-earth elements through polymer sequestrants.
- Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Helped to create new curriculum and lessons with ideation, experiment design, and video lectures
Research Assistant
R&D Laboratory Of Water Science & Technologies
Dhaka
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Practical experience on Kraft process, kappa number determination, isolation of cellulose, lignin separation, bleaching process etc.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Collaborated on the synthesis of a commercial grade product
Freelance Writer
The Daily Star
Dhaka
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Wrote articles and fiction pieces for the youth supplement of the largest english newspaper in Bangladesh
- Curated and proofread content written by other writers
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry And Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
Dhaka 12.2014 - 12.2019
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Dhaka City College
Dhaka 01.2012 - 11.2014
Secondary School Certificate - Science
Ideal School And College
Dhaka 01.2006 - 11.2011
Skills
Synthesis of macromolecules
Characterization through NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, SEC, Chromatography
Recordkeeping requirements
Experiment design
Solid-phase extraction process
Equipment management
Lab equipment inventory
Affiliations
American Chemical Society Student Chapter
University of Dhaka
Founding member
Software
ChemDraw
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Certification
Industrial Operation and Process Engineering Training, Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI)
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Schulz Research Group
08.2019 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Tech
08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Tech
08.2019 - 05.2022
Industrial Operation and Process Engineering Training, Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI)
07-2018
Research Assistant
R&D Laboratory Of Water Science & Technologies
02.2018 - 06.2018
Freelance Writer
The Daily Star
11.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry And Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
12.2014 - 12.2019
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Dhaka City College
01.2012 - 11.2014
Secondary School Certificate - Science
Ideal School And College
01.2006 - 11.2011