Zayim Jamil

Graduate Student

Education

• Graduate Student in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 2025-present

• B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in Psychology, Cornell University, 2021-2025

Research
Zayim is investigating the synthesis and topology of molecular cages via reversible zirconocene couplings.

Experience
At Cornell, Zayim worked with Professor Phillip Milner studying, designing, and testing a universal high-concentration aqueous synthesis route for salicylate-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This research led to the discovery of a novel MOF: Zn-m-MOF-74

Hobbies
In his free time Zayim enjoys hiking, exploring nature, trying new foods, learning obscure facts and playing video games competitively (especially fighting games).

Contact
zayim_jamil [at] berkeley [dot] edu