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Akos Kokai
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E ducation
University of California, Berkeley 2006 2009
M.S., Chemistry
Thesis: Molecular Recognition and Mediation of Selective Organometallic Reactions by Self-
assembled Metal Ligand Clusters
Research advisors: Robert G. Bergman and Kenneth N. Raymond
University of Toronto, Canada 2002 2006
Hon. B.Sc. with High Distinction, Chemistry
Undergraduate thesis: Functionalization and Reactivity of Aziridine-containing Molecules
Research advisor: Andrei K. Yudin
W ork Experience
Chemist, Program in Green Chemistry and Chemicals Policy June 2009 present
Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of California, Berkeley
Principal investigators: Megan R. Schwarzman and Michael P. Wilson
Projects areas include:
Metrics of chemical persistence and bioaccumulativity and their use in hazard and risk assessment,
with particular emphasis on public policy.
Making chemical information publicly accessible, in order to inform health-protective decision-making
in relevant industrial and economic settings.
R esearch Experience
University of California, Berkeley, Department of Chemistry 2006 2009
Graduate research advisors: Robert G. Bergman and Kenneth N. Raymond
Synthesized and characterized novel host-guest complexes of iridium(III) species encapsulated within
self-assembled metal-ligand clusters, and studied their reactivity. Developed a process to stereo-
selectively produce chiral-at-iridium complexes by a host-mediated aldehyde decarbonylation reaction.
Discovered and initiated a study of the encapsulation of dicationic organic molecules within
polyanionic self-assembled metal-ligand clusters.
University of Toronto, Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate research advisor: Andrei K. Yudin 2005 2006
Developed a new method for preparing 2-ketoaziridines, and investigated the reactivity of these
compounds. Began the development of a new synthetic strategy using aziridine derivatives.
Undergraduate summer research advisor: Mark Lautens summer 2004
Synthesized organic compounds to investigate a microwave-assisted palladium-catalyzed
intermolecular coupling reaction, and conducted optimization studies on the intramolecular reaction.
University of Toronto, Department of Chemical Engineering summers 2001 & 2003
Research advisor: Levente L. Diosady
Quantitative analyses of experimental materials, for isolation of food-grade protein from mustard flour.
T eaching Experience
University of California, Berkeley: Graduate Student Instructor.
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry 104A and Chemistry 104B spring 2008 & 2009
Taught fundamental bonding theory, the chemistry of the main group elements (104A), and the
coordination chemistry of the d-transition metals (104B). Led discussion sections and review sessions
for 40 60 students, and graded problem sets and exams. Supervisors: Richard A. Andersen (104A); T.
Don Tilley (104B)
Organic Chemistry Chemistry 3B fall 2006
Instructed a 3-hour weekly laboratory course for a 30-student section, and led two exam review
sessions for the concurrent lecture course. Graded laboratory reports and exams. Supervisor: K. Peter
C. Vollhardt
University of Toronto: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. spring 2005
Organic Chemistry Lab Chemistry 247
Instructed two 30-student sections in fortnightly 3-hour laboratory sessions. Graded reports and exams.
C ommunity Involvement
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) September 2009 June 2010
Participated in the multi-stakeholder development of performance criteria for the assessment of
electronic equipment (IEEE 1680.2 and 1680.3), concerning environmentally sensitive materials.
Community Resources for Science: Community in the Classroom Volunteer February May 2009
Visited elementary school classrooms in Alameda County, CA as part of a team, and facilitated hands-
on science activities for kids, including demonstrations and games about the properties of metals.
P ublications and Presentations
Akos Kokai. What are valid metrics of bioaccumulation? (Lecture). California Green Chemistry
Workshop: Indicators of Ecotoxicity Hazards and Exposure Potential. Berkeley, CA, May 10, 2010.
Akos Kokai, Robert G. Bergman and Kenneth N. Raymond. Selective Organic and Organometallic
Reactions Mediated by Self-assembled Supramolecular Nanovessels (Lecture). Joint Workshop
Catalysis: Advances and Perspectives. University of Heidelberg, Germany, September 15, 2008.
Lily Yu, Akos Kokai, and Andrei K. Yudin. Preparation and Reactivity of Versatile -Amino
Ketones. Journal of Organic Chemistry 2007, 72, 1737 1741.
Akos Kokai and Andrei K. Yudin. Functionalization and Reactivity of Aziridine-containing
Molecules (Lecture). 34th Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference. York
University, Canada, March 18, 2006.
H onors and Awards (selected) and Professional Memberships
American Chemical Society member (2006 2009)
Chemical Institute of Canada member (2005 2009)
Canadian Society for Chemistry Silver Medal (2005)
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (2004 and 2005)
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry (2005)
David McLaren Scholarship in Chemistry (2005)
Ivan Szak Scholarship in Chemistry (2005)
S. C. Gollop and W. G. Gollop Memorial Scholarships in Chemistry: I Year (2003) and II Year (2004)
R eferences
Dr. Michael P. Wilson Dr. Megan R. Schwarzman Professor Robert G. Bergman
Center for Occupational and Center for Occupational and University of California, Berkeley
Environmental Health Environmental Health Department of Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley 691 Tan Hall #1460
School of Public Health School of Public Health Berkeley, CA 94720-1460
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