University Development

Zhiyu (Melody) Li

**** * ***** ***** **., Bloomington, IN 47403 Office: 812-***-****

Cell: 812-***-**** *****.******.**@*****.***

Objective

• Position as independent researcher in the development of novel analytical methods for complex samples.

Skills & Abilities

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

• Successful developer of novel analytical methods for complex samples, such as using crown ethers as an IMS shift reagent for the analysis of petroleomics samples, application of IMS/MS/MS and LC/IMS/MS/MS on isomer analysis of petroleum extract, and reliable separation methods on the analysis of very hydrophobic palmitoyl peptides.

• Accomplished scientist in organic synthesis, separation and characterization of organic compounds, novel peptides, and the analysis of proteomics samples.

• Self-motivated in data analysis algorithm developments for the analysis of petroleomics data.

• Active involvements in development and maintenance of commercial and home-made instruments and interfaces between instruments.

• Experienced in the use of a wide range of analytical techniques, from traditional TLC plates, silica-gel liquid chromatography to the most state-of-art UPLC-IMS-MS instruments.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Efficient communicator and negotiator among people from difference disciplines, as a graduate student simultaneously working for four advisors from three disciplines, including chemistry, biology and informatics.

• Demonstrated leadership as chairperson of Peking University – Indiana University Alumni Union

Experience

RESEARCH ASSISTANT INDIANA UNIVERSITY 2007-

• Conducts research on development of new analytical methods and applications on hydrophobic molecules, such as petroleomics and hydrophobic peptides.

ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR INDIANA UNIVERSITY 2007-

• Teaches a wide range of courses, from entry-level chemistry to graduate level.

CHAIRPERSON PEKING UNIVERSITY – INDIANA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI UNION 2008-2013

• Organize regular alumni activities, such as parties and arrange settle-down helps for new arrivers.

Education

PH.D. IN PROGRESS 2007-DEC, 2013 (EXPECTED) INDIANA UNIVERSITY – BLOOMINGTON

Advisor: Prof. David Clemmer

• Major: Analytical Chemistry • Minor: Biology

B.S. 2003-2007 PEKING UNIVERSITY, BEIJING, CHINA

• Major: Chemistry

Selected Publications (4 out of 9)

1. Li, Z.; Valentine, S.J.; Clemmer, D.E. Complexation of Amino Compounds

by 18C6 Improves Selectivity by IMS-IMS-MS: Application to Petroleum

Characterization. Journal of American Society of Mass

Spectrometry2011, 22(5), 817-27.

2. Lee, S.; Li, Z.; Valentine, S. J.; Zucker, S. M.; Webber, N.; Reilly,

J. P.; Clemmer, D. E. Extracted Fragment Ion Mobility Distributions: A

New Method for Complex Mixture Analysis. International Journal of Mass

Spectrometry2012, 309, 154-160.

3. Li, Z.; Dilger, J.; Pejaver, V.; Smiley, D.; Arnold, R. J. ;

Mukhopadhyay, S.; Mooney, S.; Clemmer, D. E.; Radivojac, P. Ion

Mobility Size Parameter for Palmitoyl Groups in Peptides. Papar in

preparation.

4. Li, Z.; Valentine, S.J.; Clemmer, D.E. Isomer Analysis of Basic

Molecules from Diesel with IMS-MSn. Papar in preparation.

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