Synthetic organic chemist specializing in transition-metal-catalyzed reactions and heterocycle synthesis. From medicinal indoles to asteroid sample curation — driven by curiosity at every scale.
Focus
Organometallic Methodology
Publications and ongoing research spanning synthetic organic chemistry, astromaterial science, and public health.
Developing copper-promoted methodology for versatile indole scaffold construction under Dr. Mark Lautens at the University of Toronto.
R&D on cleaning protocols and solvent compatibility for ISO 5 & 7 cleanroom handling of the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Bennu sample.
Synthesis of constrained γ-amino acid analogues exploring novel medicinal scaffolds, conducted under Dr. Stephen Hanessian at the Université de Montréal.
A peer-reviewed assessment of Canada’s early pandemic preparedness and public health response, published in the Journal of Global Health.
Conducting transition-metal-based synthetic organic research under Dr. Mark Lautens as part of the MSc. Chemistry program, with a publication in progress. Teaching assistant for CHM 135 & 136.
Graduate research under Dr. Mark Lautens. Focused on transition-metal-catalyzed synthetic organic chemistry with a publication in progress.
R&D on ISO 5 & 7 cleanroom components for OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Bennu sample curation. Drafted SOPs and supporting documentation, and assisted in judging the Canadian Aqualunar Challenge.
Prepared, monitored, purified, characterized and scaled up synthetic organic chemistry reactions across seven research projects. Led the redesign and documentation of the lab chemical inventory.
Prepared chemical solutions and performed QC for protein separation cartridge testing, adhering to SOPs and established protocols towards an ISO 9001:2015 certification. Designed and 3D-modelled components for lab-related projects.
Graduated with Distinction. Canadian Society for Chemistry accredited program. Recipient of the IDEAL Scholar Gold Medal, President's Scholarship, and John Franklin Scholarship.
Conducted research on the synthesis of medicinal indole derivatives under Dr. Stephen Hanessian, leading to a publication in the Journal of Organic Chemistry.
Open to research collaborations, opportunities, and conversations about synthetic chemistry.
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