Siao-Tong Jhu
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Diligent Research Intern organized in handling documentation, recordkeeping and data analysis. Skilled in enhancing research with accuracy and precision. Dedicated to executing protocols to meet study objectives and requirements.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Utah Chemistry Department
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2024 - Current
- Investigated structural changes in glutamine-related peptides and threshold energy of deamidation reaction through Gaussian program calculations and compared findings with experimental results.
- Implemented laboratory experiments for peptide solution using Guided-Ion-Beam tandem Mass Spectroscopy (GIBMS).
- Maintained laboratory equipment (GIBMS) and ensured safety protocols.
- Instructed general chemistry laboratory courses for three classes of 25+ students, focusing on practical applications of chemistry concepts.
- Assessed student performance on exams to ensure comprehension of chemistry concepts. and homework for general chemistry laboratory and lecture students.
- Held discussion session weekly for general chemistry lectures to help students understand the main lectures contents.
Physical Chemistry Grader/TA
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, USA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Graded assignments weekly, providing detailed calculations to guide students through problem-solving processes
- Discussed with the professor to leave notes to help students understand the concepts as concerns were raised
- Provided constructive feedback to students on their submitted work.
- Maintained accurate records of graded assignments and student performance.
- Discussed with the professor to leave notes to help students understand the concepts as concerns were raised
Chemistry Society Manager
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, USA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Planned and organized Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Society activities for upcoming semester, enhancing student engagement
- Collaborated with Society Managers from different departments to gather innovative ideas for society initiatives
- Interviewed with Society Managers from different departments for obtaining creative ideas
- Facilitated weekly meetings to brainstorm creative ideas and delegated tasks within team for effective event preparation
Talmage Research Internship
BYU-Provo Inorganic Laboratory
Provo, USA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Optimized zeolites impregnation methods with refluxed nickel solution by varying temperature and time to enhance experimental outcomes
- Investigated effects of different time and temperature on hydrogen sulfide decomposition in zeolites to identify optimal conditions
- Measured the temperature at separated places in the oven to make sure how consistent the temperature was
- Investigated various time and temperature settings to see the changing of hydrogen sulfide decomposition in the zeolites
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2024 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Statistics
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, IDSkills
- Laboratory techniques (Guided-Ion-Beam Mass Spectroscopy)
- Data analysis (Rstudio, Python)
- Research methodology (Gaussian 16)
- Statistical analysis
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Utah Chemistry Department
08.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Utah
08.2024 - 09.2026
Physical Chemistry Grader/TA
Brigham Young University-Idaho
09.2023 - 04.2024
Chemistry Society Manager
Brigham Young University-Idaho
04.2023 - 04.2024
Talmage Research Internship
BYU-Provo Inorganic Laboratory
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Statistics
Brigham Young University-Idaho