Tanishka Chauhan
New York City,NY
Summary
Strategic chemical engineering student with leadership experience as Class Representative and research experience in nanomaterials for sustainable technologies. Skilled in problem-solving, public speaking, and laboratory techniques including nanomaterial synthesis, UV–Vis, FTIR, SEM, and TEM.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sophomore Class Representative
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AICHE
New York, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Created and shared comprehensive class notes, flashcards, and study materials to support students' academic performance.
- Developed initiatives to collaborate with sustainability-focused organizations, introducing new opportunities for sophomores.
- Assisted students in articulating research interests, fostering early engagement in scholarly activities.
Undergraduate Research Scholar
Manhattan University
New York, New York
06.2025 - Current
- Engaged in faculty-mentored research under Dr. Pinto, focusing on the synthesis and application of MIL-53-Al, an aluminum-based metal–organic developed framework (MOF), for the removal of pharmaceutical drug molecules from water bodies.
- Utilized Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction, and Fluorescence spectroscopy for analysis.
Student Intern
BioBus
New York, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered interactive science talk to over 100 students, covering diverse science topics.
- Supported Columbia University’s BioBus initiative to promote scientific outreach.
Research Paper Editor
STEM-E
New York, New York
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Edited over one research paper weekly.
- Attended weekly editorial meetings, providing feedback and coordinating revisions with student researchers.
- Increased acceptance rates by 17%, significantly improving publication quality of submissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Enginering
Manhattan University
The Bronx, NY05-2028
Skills
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Excel
- Technical writing
- Public Speaking
- MATLAB
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honor List
- Jasper Summer Scholars Program
- AIChE First Year Student Recognition Award Nomination
Certification
CITI Program certification.
Timeline
Sophomore Class Representative
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AICHE
09.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Scholar
Manhattan University
06.2025 - Current
Student Intern
BioBus
01.2025 - Current
Research Paper Editor
STEM-E
10.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Enginering
Manhattan University
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