Zanobuhle Zenzele Mtungwa
Eugene,OR
Summary
I am an aspiring battery scientist with a strong foundation in analytical and electrochemical chemistry, currently pursuing a Master’s in Electrochemical Science & Technology at the University of Oregon. I am looking for a nine-month internship starting April 2026, with all core coursework in electrolyte chemistry and electrode kinetics completed by March. I am eager to contribute to cutting-edge energy storage research and development, particularly in electrode/electrolyte systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
National University of Science and Technology
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Mentored undergraduates on complex analytical techniques and final-year research projects.
- Developed SOPs for elemental analysis supporting agriculture and mining sectors.
- Implemented calibration schedules for HPLC, GC, and AAS, reducing downtime by 20%.
Quality Control Intern
EcoMed Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted quality assurance testing using spectroscopic and chromatographic methods.
- Supported GMP and ISO documentation during internal audits with zero non-compliance.
- Collaborated with R&D and QA teams on formulation validation for new product launches.
Education
Master’s Student - Electrochemical Science & Technology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR12-2026
BSc (Hons) - Applied Chemistry
National University of Science And Technology
Zimbabwe09.2020
Skills
- Cyclic Voltammetry, Chronoamperometry, EIS
- Analytical techniques
- Standard operating procedures
- HPLC calibration
- GC calibration
- AAS calibration
- Spectroscopic methods
- Chromatographic methods
- GMP compliance
- ISO documentation
- Formulation validation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Technical report writing
- Equipment maintenance procedures
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Mentorship capabilities
- EC Lab instrumentation and data acquisition
- HPLC, GC, AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR
- JMP, COMSOL and Python for statistical analysis, simulation and visualization
- SOP development, instrument calibration, and maintenance
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
National University of Science and Technology
09.2024 - 08.2025
Quality Control Intern
EcoMed Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
Master’s Student - Electrochemical Science & Technology
University of Oregon
BSc (Hons) - Applied Chemistry
National University of Science And Technology
Relevant Coursework (Completed & In Progress)
- Applied Bard & Faulkner fundamentals to analyze thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transport in electrochemical systems.
- Executed voltammetry, bulk electrolysis, impedance spectroscopy, and corrosion diagnostics using three-electrode setups.
- Programmed experimental workflows and data analysis in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) with statistical design principles.
- Simulated electrochemical cells and transport phenomena using COMSOL Multiphysics for predictive modeling and design optimization.
- Engineered and tested lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and biosensors; validated performance against theoretical models.
- Investigated electrode/electrolyte materials for primary and secondary batteries, including mixed ionic-electronic conductors and PEM/SOFC systems.
- Led industry-sponsored R&D projects; authored technical reports and publication-ready manuscripts using CAMCOR instrumentation.
By Internship Start (April 2026)
- Electrode kinetics modeling
- Electrolyte formulation and stability testing
- Molecular dynamics for ion transport and advanced cell design and prototyping.
Research Interests
- Electrode-electrolyte interface optimization for sustainable and low-cost battery materials.
- Electrolyte design and stability testing including Diagnostic techniques for cell degradation.