Zel Carey
marina del rey,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated Chemical Engineering student passionate about technology, the environment, and human health. My primary research interest is the application of polymer science to address agricultural challenges and promote sustainable practices.My long-term goal is to contribute significantly to global sustainability efforts and food security.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Summer Research Student
UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked on developing sustainable biomaterials using enzyme-polymer interactions under the guidance of Dr. Thaiesha Wright and PhD student Berke Calbas.
- Specifically, I focused on the synthesis and characterization of Gelatin Methacryloyl hydrogels conjugated with fungicidal proteins.
- Honed my skills in experimental design, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving, all while advancing the field of sustainable chemical engineering.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Synthesis of acridine compounds, characterization, and analysis of acridine anti-cancer drug interactions with DNA under Dr. Samantha Glazier.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY05-2026
Skills
- Data analysis
- IR spectroscopy
- Collaborative problem-solving
- UV/Vis spectroscopy
- NMR spectroscopy
- Microsoft Excel
Affiliations
- General Chemistry Teaching Assistant—Assisted students in understanding lecture material, and helped prepare students for quizzes and exams
- Tenor saxophone player in the St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble
Accomplishments
- St. Lawrence University Dean's List
Timeline
Summer Research Student
UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering
06.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Student Researcher
St. Lawrence University
04.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
St. Lawrence University
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