Assistant University

LUNITA NAGINI KONERU

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Macomb, IL-61455 *-******@***.***

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Chemistry - July 2011 - GPA 3.92/4.0

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL-61455

Bachelors in Pharmacy - May 2009 - GPA 3.68/4

AcharyaNagarjuna University, India

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant Jan. to May 2011 and June to Aug. 2010

Department of Chemistry - Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

• Worked with Dr. Rose McConnell and Dr. Jin Jin on “Synthesis and Development of

a Precursor for Cathepsin K Inhibitor Drug Candidate” with support from National

Cancer Institute

• Designed and synthesized various types of compounds using several reaction

conditions

• Performed reactions in N2 gas and H2 gas environment

• Analyzed the synthesized compounds using TLC, NMR spectroscopy, IR

spectroscopy and then Mass spectroscopy

• Purified the compounds using Column Chromatography

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Organic Chemistry Aug. to Dec.2010

Department of Chemistry - Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

• Taught labs for undergraduate students about various techniques employed in the

synthesis and purification of organic compounds

• Assisted students in performing various lab experiments

• Demonstrated the techniques such as IR spectroscopy, TLC and Column

Chromatography

• Helped the professor in designing and conducting the experiments

• Graded the lab reports

LUNITA NAGINI KONERU

2-320, Lamoine Vlg, Phone: 724-***-****

Macomb, IL-61455 *-******@***.***

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Analytical Chemistry Jan. to May 2010

Department of Chemistry - Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

• Taught various analytical chemistry techniques employed in the laboratories

• Demonstrated the instruments such as GC Mass Spectroscopy, LC Mass

spectroscopy, HPLC and UV spectroscopy.

• Assisted the students in performing lab experiments using above instruments.

• Graded the lab reports.

Undergraduate Research Assistant Aug. 2008 - May 2009

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Acharya Nagarjuna University, India

• Worked with Dr. G. DevalaRao on “Analysis of Anti-Psychotic drug Aripiprazole

using HPLC”

• Performed various dilutions to analyze the drug

• Acquainted with various analytical techniques and using HPLC

PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a poster in 21st annual Illinois student research conference held at

Chicago State University

Apr. 2010

• Participated and presented a poster in National Pharmacy Conference held at

Bapatla College of Pharmacy, India

Nov. 2007

• Presented a poster in National Seminar held at Siddhartha College of

Pharmaceutical sciences, India

Mar. 2007

SKILLS

• Operation of instruments such as HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, IR Spectroscopy, UV

spectroscopy and NMR

• Acquainted with purification techniques such as TLC, Distillation and Column

Chromatography

• Performing various synthetic techniques for both organic and inorganic

compounds

• Carrying out reactions in N2 gas and H2 gas environment

• Interpretation of the NMR and IR spectrum

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Enthusiastic in learning new techniques and excellent grasping ability

• Strong ability to work in teams

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