Assistant Chemistry

DariushMontasserasadi, PhD

************@*****.*** 504-***-**** /dariush-montasserasadi-48440125 Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Highly motivated and result-oriented scientist with applied experience in materials chemistry, while specializing in inorganic chemistry. Extensive experience in utilizing various synthetic methods and characterization techniques. Accomplished in analyzing and studying the structure of inorganic compounds, as well as training and leading colleagues and junior researchers. Expertise in working within laboratories, managing multiple projects productively, and operating and maintaining various characterization instruments. Interacts insightfully with researchers from various backgrounds, and able to plan out new research procedures safely and efficiently. 4 years of management experience, including mid-level position. Certificates: Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice, Technical University of Denmark (2018), Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, University of Georgia (2018)

Work Authorization: Eligible to work in the United States (Permanent Resident) Areas of Expertise

Ph.D. - Materials Chemistry

M.S. - Solid State Chemistry

Characterization Techniques

Synthetic Methods

GPL Regulations

Project Development

M.S. - Inorganic Chemistry

Corporate & Business Processes

Laboratory Testing & Research

Strong Interpersonal & Team Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Customer Interaction & Service

Professional Experience

Academic:

Chemistry Adjunct Professor Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio 2018 - Current

Currently teaching General chemistry and Laboratories

Consulting Students with their education and study Chemistry & Physics Teacher Columbus State Community College. Columbus, Ohio 2018

Teaching chemistry and Physics to first generation high school students attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.

Chemistry Teacher The Princeton Review, New Orleans 2017 – Current

Teaching chemistry and mathematics to pre-med students, training them on test-taking strategy and skills, as well as related program coordination.

Research Graduate Teaching Assistant University of New Orleans 2009 - 2015

Synthesis, characterization, and conducting analysis of inorganic solid state and organic with laboratory instrumentation such as UV, VIS, FTIR, Raman, ICP-MS, AA, NMR, TOC, KF, TGA,DSC,BET, XPRD,FESEM, EDS, TEM, Thermal Conductivity, particle size through the safety

Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in the completion of semester-long research projects

Performed multitasking projects, independent research and lead project management for graduate and undergraduate students

Interact and communicate effectively with researchers, staff, technicians for competent performance of project functions

Participated and presented in all safety presentations

Computer skills (word, excel, outlook, chemical software, SciFinder) to develop the structure and analytic results and train new staff

Research Assistant UNIVERSITY OF TEHRAN, Tehran, Iran 2003-2006

Wet chemistry, hydrothermal methods using cyclic voltammetry

Maintenance of lab space and equipments such as pH

Glassware workshop

Educational Consultant Ghalamchi Educational Institution, Tehran, Iran 1997-2002 DariushMontasserasadi, PhD page 2

Advised high school students and assisted them in making sound decisions regarding their higher education and professional career

Research Assistant KHAJEHNASIRED IN TOOSI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Tehran, Iran 1997-2002

Research in inorganic and organic pigments of paint

Familiar with laboratory information management system (LIMS) and testing references (ASTM, API)

Maintain lab organization, laboratory instruments (AA, CV, KF, DMA, TGA, Dissolution, OES, SIMS), files and cleanliness

Industrial& Manufacturing:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Alfred University, Chemistry Department 2015-2016

Synthesis, characterization and modification of nano-sheets as electrochemical super-capacitor electrode

Fabrication of electrodes by coating techniques

Supervised and lead graduate and undergraduate students performing research projects and abiding by lab safety regulations and reviewing the work of other scientist

Experienced with material characterization techniques such as AFM, SEM, FTIR, XPS, XANES,SANS

Effectively work on several projects simultaneously

Study on colloidal and suspension chemistry of nano-particles Chemical Equipment Sales Manager Niroo Research Institute Iran 2006-2009

Provided technical assistance to customers, assisted in troubleshooting process and travelled to customer to assist with product installation with knowledge of market

Installed, maintained, and troubleshot issues regarding GC, HPLC, IR, UV, TGA, and DSC instruments provided to clients

Work in the plant environment

Traveled to customer and partner facilities, interact and collaborate with employee

Write SOPs, protocols, essays and present

Project Consultant University of Tehran, Iran 2003-2006

Responsible for the Synthesis, characterization, and modification of radio nuclides

Experienced working with hot cell operations

Education

Doctor of Philosophy May 2015 University of New Orleans, USA Major: Materials Chemistry, GPA 3.8

Master of Science February 2012 University of New Orleans Major: Solid State Chemistry, GPA – 3.8

Master of Science January 2006 University of Tehran, Iran Major: Inorganic Chemistry, GPA – 3.5

Bachelor of Science 2002 KhajehNasired in Toosi University of Technology, Iran Major: Applied Chemistry, GPA – 3.0

Honors

ETS Recognition of Excellence Award-Praxis Test Chemistry Content Knowledge (2017)

Won the travel grant for American Conference on Neutron Scattering (2014)

Research proposal acceptance at the Oak Ridge National Lab (2012)

Earned the research grant from National Science Foundation (2012) DariushMontasserasadi, PhD page 2

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