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0-5 years of experience
Studied the effects of filter-feeders on seston abundance in a 1600 meter riffle of a river
- Developed materials and methods for data collection and analysis
- Completed field work in a river using several filtering tools
- Performed lab work with filtration systems and drying/heating ovens; used microscopes to identify benthic
- Designed and created a scientific poster presented at July 2012 science presentation
0-5 years of experience
The Role of MSH2-MSH3 complex and the effect of MLH1-MLH3Latent Endonuclease activity on Tri-nucleotide Repeats.
- Techniques required for strain construction
- Performed and analyzed Southern Blots
- Learned the Techniques of preparing and digesting plasmids.
- Preformed multiple transformations.
- Ran SDS as well as Agarose gels and evaluated results.
- Learned techniques of preparing different type of plate media, both drug and non-drug resistant.
- Recorded and maintained a professionally reviewed journal of results and data.
0-5 years of experience
Worked as an intern and trained with a 10-team research group that examined, explored, and improved space flight experiments with microorganisms. Skilled and familiar with the fundamental lab procedures in buffer preparation, titration, pipetting, pH meter, analytical balances and safety health measurements.
- Gathered data and maintained accurate records for the laboratory
- Provided first class communication and collaboration with coworkers
- Skilled at detecting, resolving issues, and understanding and analyzing data
- Reviewed and abided by all regulatory and compliance requirements in all experiments
0-5 years of experience
Worked on “Activity-Mobility Patterns based on Students UB Card Transactions” Research
- Developed an algorithm that constructed students’ continuous paths in space-time dimension using UB card
- Conducted survey to get detailed information of students’ daily routine
- Improved the algorithm by comparing survey information with the original algorithm
0-5 years of experience
Work on multidisciplinary research to find association between social inequalities and health
- Conducted literature searches, helped in conducting quantitative analytical processes of data using SAS to test
- Recruited and interviewed recent Chinese immigrants to evaluate their attitudes toward HIV positive patients
- Transcript, translate 10 interview records and code 5 qualitative interview data
0-5 years of experience
Work on multidisciplinary research to find association between social inequalities and health
- Conducted literature searches, helped in conducting quantitative analytical processes of data using SAS to test
- Recruited and interviewed recent Chinese immigrants to evaluate their attitudes toward HIV positive patients
- Transcript, translate 10 interview records and code 5 qualitative interview data
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with a research team to evaluate maternal and infant home visiting services
- Recruited and screened over 600 eligible participants using multiple platforms
- Followed-up with a caseload of 300 participants which included administering phone surveys
- Collecting and entering data at baseline and 6-months
- Interviewed houseless youth at Outside In and adults at Central City Concern as part of a research project evaluating transitional housing programs
- Scheduled and conducted two in-person assessments at baseline, 6-months and discharge
0-5 years of experience
Research study that examined the predictors of risk behaviors in inner city youths.
- Recruited and scheduled study participants
- Conducted interviews with adolescents and their caregivers
- Coordinated follow-up mailing and telephone calls to ensure retention of study participants
- Managed database of participants
- Reviewed instruments for data accuracy
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed survey data and summarized data using fact sheets, graphs, and tables.
- Assisted in the launch of several top grossing mobile games from Disney and Marvel through research reports.
- Responsible for all social media campaigns/promotions to help generate online visibility and brand awareness with target audiences.
- Increased social media follower count by 40%.
- Recruited participants for company focus groups.
0-5 years of experience
Carried out terrestrial laser scanning and processing of both terrestrial and airborne laser point clouds.
- Successfully used statistics and machine learning algorithms like Random Forest to interpret geospatial data.
- Assisted post-doctoral research fellow and PhD candidates in RS data collection, GIS analysis and statistical investigation.
- Presented on the use of Machine Learning in remote sensing analysis as guest lecturer for GEOS 697 Advanced Remote Sensing class
- Cooperated with government and nongovernment agencies (USGS, Joint Fire Science Program, etc.) to produce satisfactory deliverables
0-5 years of experience
- Completed 20 credits
- Improved the scale up procedure of a 10 step organic synthesis of Toll-Like Receptor active compound for in vivo immunology experiments
- Prepared sterile biological samples for in vivo immunology studies in rabbits
- Qualitatively analyzed synthesized compounds for purity using Mass Spectrometry (MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and SDS-PAGE.
- Purified compounds using Liquid Chromatography (LC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with development of State level Environmental Policies database
- Assisted with development of Wood2Energy database
- Managed Data Entry, Management and Analysis
- Summarized multiple State and Federal environmental policies
- Conducted a National Biomass Research Study
- Generated State and Federal Policy Timelines
0-5 years of experience
Conducted market research on existing word learning applications and presented research to project supervisors
- Identified 600 target age group words to be used in a word learning application, and complied corresponding visual stimuli
- Wrote the script for audio prompts then recorded and formatted all audio stimuli and incorporated into iPhone application
- Conducted user interaction research with children as well as correlate performance with existing language metrics
0-5 years of experience
Performed data entry on spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to ensure accurate records.
- Created and designed psychology lab experiments.
- Researched various grant programs to help fund psychology labs.
- Traveled to middle schools to conduct and facilitate surveys for sixth graders.
0-5 years of experience
FE analysis of a viscoelastic multi-layered shell structure
- Developed the FE model in ABAQUS and optimized the mesh for the structure
- Simulated the stress and strain responses of the structure subjected to heat and impulse force
- Designed the conceptual molds for components of the structure in SolidWorks and developed the draft for manufacturing in AutoCAD
- Produced the SMP components and assembled the structure
- Tested the shape-recovery performance of the structure
0-5 years of experience
- Presented at American Physics Society March Meeting in San Antonio, TX on new discovered properties of BaMn2As2
- Synthesized and measured magnetic, transport and optical, insulator-metallic transition in K-doped BaMn2As2
- Extensive experience synthesizing crystals with flux-method while working with highly air sensitive materials on a regular basis, i.e. BaS, K, and As
- Effectively log laboratory books daily with updated information regarding growth methods
- Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment in the laboratory and ensuring that all safety procedures are being followed
- Edited and updated Group’s website, Meiganaronson.org, with html coding and organized the professional photography necessary
0-5 years of experience
- Designed and implemented computational modeling techniques optimized for supercomputing and parallel computing environments in Python
- Designed and modeled over 24 varieties of thin films for semiconductor applications in Python and Fortran, resulting in the development of two novel thin films and a first author VIP paper.
- Wrote scripts in Python and BASH to store, manipulate, and perform statistics on terabytes of data.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted field investigations in the wetlands of Georgia, studying the parasite L. panopeus in mud crab populations while learning hands-on how to run a successful long-term experiment
- Organized, analyzed, and graphically and statistically represented months of detailed field data
- Synthesized my findings from an experiment completed on Skidaway Island into a thesis through UGA’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities program (CURO) and presented my research at the 2015 CURO Symposium
- Analyzed laboratory samples while assisting a PhD student with dissertation research
0-5 years of experience
Assisted on two research projects ; one involving the function and analysis of cell wall proteins within Arabidopsis, the other involving DNA barcoding of medicinal plants from Pakistan.
- Conducted all necessary lab tests and procedures to determine phenotypic and genotypic variables of target genes among mutant plan lines of Arabidopsis. Use analysis of data to determine functionality of mutant genes and overall function of target genes.
- Researched for a Post Doctorate; DNA barcoding medicinal plants from Pakistan to determine genetic variance among species for specific classification; each sample was extracted, sequenced and analyzed. Use online database NCBI GenBank and BLAST for data comparison.
- Performed all required tasks to keep the lab running smoothly such as maintaining inventory and chemical stocks, cleaning lab equipment and utensils, autoclaving necessary items, and clear communication between a multi-international staff.
- Spoke at weekly lab meeting on progress of research, acquired data, and future plans based on results.
- Contributed data and input to manuscripts for publication.
0-5 years of experience
Operated a refractometer to analyze and characterize mixtures of molecules
- Researched and performed methyl esterification synthesis
- Characterized product with gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer
- Machined parts for customized aerosol analysis equipment
- Presented research via poster at local conference
0-5 years of experience
- Performed different laboratory experimental procedures
- Troubleshooted protocols and adapted them to the research objectives
- Presented results in eight local and international meetings
- Collaborated in projects with other researchers
0-5 years of experience
Coded C++ and Python in a Linux environment analyzing data from the LHC([company name]).
- Isolated potential signal events from Monte Carlo data samples for a specific decay of vector-like B quarks using CERN’s root software.
- Improved signal and background separation using multivariate boosted decision tree analysis.
- Utilized a statistical tool (McLimit) to create 95% confidence limits on the data.
- Accounted for varying sources of systematic error in the data in the confidence limits.
- Analyzed final limit results for discovery potential of vector-like quarks.
6-10 years of experience
- Researched and interpreted large volumes of scientific data and literature.
- Created maps in ArcGIS. Programmed in C++, MATLAB, and UNIX for scientific computing.
- Acquired high-precision geochemical data of silicate rocks. Methods included mass spectrometry (ICPMS), ion-exchange column chromatography, gas chromatography, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, laser ablation, and laser fluorination.
- Planned and implemented geologic mapping and sample collection in the field.
- Presented technical results to a diverse audience through written, visual, and oral media. Excellent written communication and public speaking skills.
- Contributed to the understanding of the thermodynamic and structural origins of magmatism in the Mediterranean region.
0-5 years of experience
Designed and built humidity chamber for room temperature humid exposures used by myself and others in laboratory
- Performed a wide array of experiments investigating boron nitride stability in humid environments varying exposure times, temperatures, and vapor contents
- Organized data yielded from exposures to help decipher humidity’s role in oxidation and other weight change mechanisms
- Experience as an integral part of a research team, participating in research group meetings and giving presentations
- Wrote and reviewed technical literature
- Trained in the use of box furnace and Thermo Gravimetric Analysis furnace
- Gained experience with basic acquisition and appropriation of research funding
- Certified in Scanning Electron Microscope operation
0-5 years of experience
- Designed the electrochemical deposit nano platinum, improved the cholesterol biosensor significantly
- Developed electrochemical methodology to investigate the cholesterol content of cell plasma membranes, Proof-of-concept for in vivo human membrane cholesterol analysis.
- Skill in making microelectrodes and electrochemical analysis, charaterization
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting of CH instrumentation, Labview, Signal exress
- Trained three graduate students and three undergraduate students on CH instrumentation, cyclic voltammetry, charaterization
0-5 years of experience
- Improved surface biocompatibility of titanium for dental/orthopedic applications
- Fabricated drug-polymer loaded nanotubes on titanium surface
- Determined optimized fabrication conditions for controlled drug delivery
- Characterized the surface by FESEM, EDS, FTIR and XRD
- Wrote research proposal, scientific articles and reports
- Trained and guided undergraduate students conducting lab experiments
0-5 years of experience
Phase 1 and outpatient clinical research in cognition-neuroscience, psychiatry, and general medicine in healthy and special populations
- Became a Certified Electroretinogram Technician; was training to perform ratings
- Assisted CRC’s by contacting subjects and filing paperwork
- Kept a supply of screening charts for various studies; other duties as assigned
- Communicated with sponsor monitors and assisted with queries
- Knowledgeable about several study protocols
0-5 years of experience
Studied ionization in diesel engines for a better understanding of heterogeneous combustion process
- Planned and implemented tests on a four cylinder common rail turbocharged (VGT) 4.5L John Deere diesel engine to study the effects of varying injection parameters on ion current signal and engine-out emissions
- Controlled engine through open source engine control unit, which gave access to parameters such as start of injection, injection pressure, rail pressure turbocharger and EGR
- Performed data analysis of cylinder pressure, rate of heat release, rail pressure and ion current using data analysis software tools
- Responsible for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of engine test cell setup and instrumentation
0-5 years of experience
Participant recruitment
- Formulated and edited quasi-experimental design
- Administered informed consent
- Assisted in performing quasi-experimental design
- Received ethics certification
- Completed informed consent training
0-5 years of experience
- Discussed with professor about methods, instruments and measuring location of the project and got trained with the instruments.
- Designed and processed some instrument such as drilling holes on the stainless steel sheet and caulking it with container.
- Calibrated the dozens of CO, NO, NO2, O3 and PM2.5 sensors and generated the regression calibration curve for them.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted nutritional research with Azim Premji University on the Indian government’s midday meal program
- Analyzed and interpreted government documents to understand the hygienic delivery of foodstuffs
- Consulted with a government liaison to propose policy changes regarding food delivery
- Drafted a policy brief for other employees outlining the current legislation and propose recommendations
0-5 years of experience
Worked as a team to conduct, author, present and publish research involving traffic safety, driver behavior, and vehicular emissions.
- Wrote proposals and designed experiments for projects involving direct observation, video conflict evaluation, and traffic simulation.
- Collected field data such as vehicle counts and turning ratios at roundabout.
- Developed simulation models using microsimulation software (VISSIM) for roundabouts, signalized intersections, and sign-controlled intersections.
0-5 years of experience
PhD candidate, manufacturing high performance Mg nanocomposites, [company name]
- Manufacturing process of Mg nanocomposites through additive manufacture process, semi-solid process, ultrasonic process, electrodeposition, casting, friction stir process
- Mechanical properties characterization and microstructural characterization: tensile test, hardness test, failure analysis
- Manufacturing high corrosion-resistance bio-compatible Mg nanocomposites through semi-solid mixing process and friction stir process
- In-vivo corrosion test of Mg nanocomposite
- Mg nanocomposites with corrosion resistance 5 times higher were achieved
- Mg nanocomposites with world-record highest strength were achieved
0-5 years of experience
Research focused on developing a metal catalyst capable of oxidizing primary alcohols to aldehydes
- Followed multi-step procedures to synthesize target materials while maximizing components of Green-chemistry
- Analyzed samples using H1NMR spectrophotometer and Varian 3900 Gas Chromatography
- Attained practical experience with the following instruments: UV-Vis spectrophotometer, A.A.S, Infra-red spectrometer, Cyclic Voltammetry, GC/MS, Fluorimeter and HPLC
- Developed skills for analyzing genetic material including Gel electrophoresis, Ames tests, northern/southern/western blots, and DNA sequencing
0-5 years of experience
Research Assistant in the Early Childhood Special Education Department and assisted with the “kids now” initiative.
- Tracked and monitored low-income Kindergarten students in various classrooms across the state of Kentucky.
- Performed child assessment and screenings of students.
- Facilitated classroom and environmental screening in the classrooms.
- Utilized SPSS data base program to facilitate data gathering and analysis.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared leaching columns for environmental research to determine effects of acid mine drainage on soil in the Appalachian region
- Conducted testing of pH, electric conductivity, heavy metal, and total dissolved solids on leachate
- Utilized pH monitoring equipment and electric conductivity monitoring equipment
- Analyzed results from leaching columns
- Prepared thesis report from results of study
0-5 years of experience
Conducted novel research in multiple areas including operations, statistics, forecasting and predictive analytics
- Liased with large organizational clients, such as the U.S. Army and aviation companies
- Analyzed large complex datasets and utilized advanced data mining techniques to uncover answers in the data
- Performed complex data analysis to solve real world problems using mathematics and statistics
- Expanded upon current research of my advisor and other faculty
0-5 years of experience
Synthesis of multifunctional colloidal silica using latex particles templates
- Designed synthesis approaches of multifunctional silica particles with various compositions and geometries using latex templates via sol-gel process.
- Conducted emulsion & precipitation polymerization for the preparation of uniform polystyrene latex particles with controlled diameter.
- Incorporated silica particles into epoxy resin to prepare nanocomposites and studied their mechanical properties.
0-5 years of experience
Project: Vibration Analysis of cracked composite aircraft wing
- Developed finite element model (FEM) of composite aircraft wing using ANSYS
- Analyzed the effect of crack orientation and its location on natural frequency
- Developed an algorithm that detects crack location based on the spectrum of the natural frequency reduction
- Designed a hybrid energy system that meets energy demands, economically feasible and environment friendly.
- Suggested feasible technological solution that combines wind turbine, diesel generator and battery
- Renewable energy software(HOMER) which combines simulation, optimization and sensitivity analysis, was used to conduct the techno-economic feasibility of hybrid energy model
0-5 years of experience
Modeled offshore oil proliferation in sedimentary beds and studied effects of tidal pumping
- Developed large research project simulating tidal action, designed experiments and planned the budget
- Coordinated a diverse team of technicians to optimize data collection of fluid flow through porous media
- Mentored students in presentation skills, technical writing and project planning skills in production engineering relating to Nodal analysis, artificial lift methods, material balance and decline curve analysis.
- Assisted senior design project team related to reserve estimations, completion types, and maintaining long-term productivity of wells using secondary and numerous tertiary recovery methods.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared core-shell Au-Pd and Au-Pt bimetallic catalyst by “one-pot NaBH4 reduction” and optimized the preparation recipe for “glycerol to lactic acid” conversion
- Analyzed the contents and structures of catalysts with TEM, STM, XRD and elemental analysis
- Performed glycerol to lactic acid reaction in a high pressure reactor and evaluated the performance of catalysts by analyzing the final product with HPLC
0-5 years of experience
Produced and purified spore surface proteins of Bacillus anthracis byFPLC affinity chromatography, and characterized the proteins by SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and ELISA.
- Screened antibodies for specificity using SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and ELISA.
- Performed vaccine, prophylactic, and mortality studies of B. anthracis spores in mice.
- Analyzed the kinetics of B. anthracis infection using luminescent spores with the IVIS 100 Imaging System (XENOGEN Imaging Technologies).
- Analyzed and presented data using Excel and Power Point.
0-5 years of experience
Research assistance provided for introductory level textbook entitled Applied Statistics for Business, Economics and Finance
- Provided data collection and data analytic services.
- Wrote and solved problems and empirical examples.
- Provided general editorial services as well as input into problem sets.
- Strong working knowledge of a variety of statistical software packages and programs, including: EViews, SAS, GAUSS, and Stata.
- Ability to code and carry out empirical analysis using high level user friendly statistical packages such as Excel and EViews and well as write structured and more complicated programs in lower level languages such as GAUSS, Matlab, Mathematica, and related statistical systems designed for more computationally intensive analysis.
- Ability to carry out carefully designed causal and related analyses as well to specify, estimate, and implement (time series) forecasting models.
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, Power Point, and related editing and processing software packages.
0-5 years of experience
Implemented experiment to evaluate the effects of Cognitive Depletion and Executive Function on test taking scores
- Gained approval for own experiment by Institutional Review Board
- Conducted experiment on diverse cross-section of BC undergraduates
- Generated statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS
- Evaluation of current data showing a favorable outcome to hypothesis (Ongoing)
0-5 years of experience
Performed chemical reactions on silica, silicon, and gold substrates in order to develop SAMs (self assembled monolayers).
- Worked with dangerous substances (concentrated hydrogen peroxide, bromine, concentrated sulfuric acid, etc.)
- Created various chemical solutions of specific concentrations.
- Used an IR spectrometer, Raman spectrometer, XRF, and a Flourimeter in order to examine reacted products and solutions.
- Kept various reaction conditions constant.
- Successfully reacted each substrate through multiple steps in the reaction mechanism.
- Presented research findings during a professional poster session.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided general and research assistance to Professor and Chair of sociology department.
- Analyzed, annotated and discussed articles and books to be incorporated into original
- Aided in the development of course syllabi at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Wrote reports surveying recent theoretical, methodological, and substantive developments
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted an in-depth literature analysis on transportation investment decisions and project prioritization practices of various states, planning authorities, and cities
- Performed analysis and wrote extensive reviews of previous research, studies, and plans
- Collected and prepared data for analysis
- Produced graphics, presentation materials, and report layouts
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS) of turbulent channel flows
- Found drag reductions up to 30%
- Improved heat transfer and turbulent mixing
- Installed anemometers and wind turbines to measure wake effects
- Researched on the increase of turbulent mixing by buoyancy
0-5 years of experience
Manage Project tilted “Modulating lung injury with Stem cells”, conduct various in vivo and in vitro experimentation related to project.
- Cell Culture, Cryopreservation, thawing and processing of Human, Pig and Rat Mesenchymal Stem Cells and also performed their differentiated them into Adipogenic, Osteogenic and Chondrogenic cells.
- Performed FACS for characterizing MSC by using markers specific for human, pigs and rats respectively.
- Planed and conducted ELISA to measure the levels of cytokines in blood plasma of the sample group.
- Performed data analysis of the results obtained from various experiments and presented them in form of graphs.
- Performed large animal surgery for conducting X-Vivo lung perfusion and harvest of organs.
- Learn and performed various Lab techniques using standard Operation procedures under GLP environment.
- Maintained the MSDS and conducted inventory update for the lab chemicals.
0-5 years of experience
The focus of this work was catalyst design, characterization, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Tasked with designing a heterogeneous catalyst using pyrolyzed cellulose to break down cellulose into glucose.
- Giving frequent presentations on new data and conclusions to my peers and advisors.
- Presented research at the AIChE Spring conference in 2014.
- 50 hours/week over the summer and nine + hours/week 2013 – 2015.
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