Strong experimental knowledge in organic synthesis.
Hands-on experience with extremely air/moisture sensitive organic multi-step reactions using Schlenk technique and glove-box.
Advanced level knowledge in separation and isolation: general work-up protocols, precipitation methods, column chromatography, preparative thin-layer chromatography, HPLC, GPC, crystallization, etc.
Expert in analytical characterization of organic molecules (MALDI-TOF, ESI-MS, FT-IR, GC-MS, NMR, FT-IR, UV-vis-NIR, etc.).
Proficient in the operation of Electrochemical Workstation: handling and cleaning of various electrodes, experienced in cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV),
Capable of performing data acquisition and processing in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy (Bruker Avance 500 MHz): Routinely performed 1H and 13C, 19F, and DEPT experiments
Acquired experience in 2D-NMR experiments such as HSQC, HMQC, HMBC, NOESY, COSY, ROESY, etc.
Expert in the preparation of self-assembled monolayers (SAM)
Hands-on experience in organic field-effect transistor (OFET) fabrication via bar-assisted meniscus shearing method.
Proficient in Density Functional Theory (DFT), ab initio, and semi-empirical calculations.
Capable of running calculations with the aid of Gaussian 09, Gauss view, NBO 6.0, MULTIWFN, AIM2000, etc.
Performed and analyzed geometry optimizations and host-guest interactions.
Calculated HOMO-LUMO levels, spin densities, charges, etc.
Generated surface plots for molecular orbitals (HOMO, LUMO, etc.), spin densities, and electrostatic potentials (ESP).
Proficient in exploring literatures by using SciFinder, Scopus, Reaxys, Google Scholar, etc.
Capable of data analysis and manuscript preparation.
Knowledge in handling software packages such as Origin, IGOR, Ortep, Mercury, ChemDraw, Shade, Chimera, Pov-ray, etc.
Supervised Ph.D. students, master’s students, and project fellows.