To demonstrate my knowledge of applying research methods, I am providing some recent formal reports from courses and my UREAP project.
UREAP Final Report
This is my UREAP report on detecting nisin in food products using capillary electrophoresis (CE). This project involved method development, sample analysis, and data interpretation, reinforcing my skills in analytical techniques and problem-solving.
CHEM 4420: Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Manuscript
This report was a course assignment for CHEM 4420: Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory. It focused on the directed ortho metalation. It was formatted following the American Chemical Society’s Organic Letters template to gain experience in writing reports according to journal requirements.
CHEM 4400: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Final Report
This report was a course assignment for CHEM 4400: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. I developed a gas chromatography (GC) method for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in water samples, refining my skills in method development, sample preparation, and data analysis. The course emphasized independent problem-solving and technical proficiency, culminating in a formal report and an interview where I explained my findings, methodology, and reasoning. This experience strengthened my ability to design experiments, interpret analytical data, and effectively communicate research results.