Tangi Akauola
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Area of study focused on nanomaterials and electro-chemical catalysis. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. A highly-motivated team member with a desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted research and development of inorganic catalysts in the form of nanoparticles, used in green energy production processes such as water-splitting and CO2 reduction.
- Worked on water-splitting technology, focusing on the development of electrochemical cells used to efficiently harvest hydrogen as a fuel source from water.
- Well versed in chemical synthesis
- Operated a variety of laboratory equipment specialized in both organic and inorganic synthesis
- Developed methods to synthesize nanomaterials and products.
- Designed experiments to control the morphology and composition of nanoparticles, tuning their physiochemical properties for electro-catalysis.
- Trained in electrochemical testing, monitoring exchange currents and catalytic activity of materials using voltammetry.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from experiments.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify new areas of research interest.
- Submitted weekly writing assignments and study reports.
- Served as laboratory safety officer who was in charge of ensuring all lab members adhere to safety protocols.
- Tracked scientific equipment inventories, reported faulty equipment and ordered new materials.
- Stocked and managed inventory of laboratory supplies.
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted with the preparation of laboratory experiments, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Provided tutoring and guidance to students in Chemistry classes.
- Graded coursework, exams, and lab reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted weekly review sessions for students to better understand material.
- Helped students develop problem-solving skills related to Chemistry concepts.
- Assisted faculty members in developing new curriculum materials for Chemistry courses.
- Answered student questions regarding assignments or labs during office hours.
- Created visual aids such as diagrams or models to illustrate difficult concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2019
Skills
- Experiment Design focused on nanomaterials and electro-catalysis
- Inorganic and organic synthesis
- Advanced Research Techniques
- Trained to use a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) to analyze the size and morphology of synthesized nanoscale material
- Knowledgeable in elemental analysis methods like X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS), Inductive Coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and scanning electron spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)
- Trained in Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR-DRIFTS) for organic compound analysis
- Ultra-violet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
- Electrochemical testing, monitoring catalytic activity using cyclic voltammetry, Linear sweep voltammetry and the Rotating Disc Electrode method (RDE)
- Experienced using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for compound analysis
- Some experience using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)
- Trained to perform synthesis under inert conditions using Schlenk line techniques
- Laboratory Management
- Data Collection
- Quantitative Analysis
- Research Planning
Timeline
Graduate Student Researcher
University of Virginia
08.2021 - 05.2023
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia
08.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
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