Anarkali Mahmood
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OBJECTIVE:
Employment opportunities in analytical chemistry and related fields
EDUCATION:
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Bachelors of Arts, June 2014
Majors in Biochemistry and Chemistry
AWARDS:
Recipient of Lawrence University International Student Scholarship
Deans List
SKILLS:
Instrumental Techniques:
Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectroscopy, Infrared (IR) and UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Gas and Column
Chromatography, Thin Liquid Chromatography (TLC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance (NMR), Raman Spectroscopy, Gel Electrophoresis, Polarimetry, Western Blots, SDS-PAGE, Chromatin
immunoprecipitation (ChIP), Protein complex immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Software:
Kaleidagraph, Logger Pro, MS Office
Data Analysis, Strong Quantitative and Analytical Skills, Gaussian 09.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Analytical Chemistry Student Research Assistant, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 09/2011- 06/2013
Ø Photochemistry and heterogeneous chemistry on aerosols
Ø Conducted experiments to enhance understanding of the photochemical reaction between fly ash and aqueous NO3-
Ø Studied the formation of nitrites and metal ions using UV-VIS and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) Spectroscopy
Ø Performed a detailed Data Analysis on the results recorded
Inorganic Chemistry Student Research Assistant, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 09/2013 - 06/2014
Ø Synthesis of bis(4aminopyridine)silver(I) and its reactions with KAu(CN)2 and KAg(CN)2
PRESENTATIONS:
Ø Mahmood, Anarkali; Hamid, Nigar J.; Kebede, Mulu A.; Baltrusaitis, Jonas; Navea, Juan G. Quantum yields of heavy
metal dissolution from Indian fly ash particles in an acidic media. American Chemical Society National Meeting,
Philadelphia, PA. August 2012, Poster Presentation
Ø Hamid, Nigar J.; Mahmood, Anarkali; Navea, Juan G. Photo-induced dissolution of metal ions from fly ash particles in a
nitric acid media. Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, August and October (2011). Poster and Oral Presentation
MENTORING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Physical and General Chemistry Content Tutor
Ø Provide assistance with specific subject matter in Physical Chemistry and General Chemistry
Ø Work one on one and in small groups to help students understand the course material
Ø Explaining and demonstrating concepts, reviewing topics, providing guidance through exercises, answering questions
Ø Conduct review sessions for a larger group of students to review homework assignments and concepts before an exam
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Lawrence Assistance Reaching Youth (LARY) Buddy
Ø Assist younger students from community both in and out of classroom
Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club, Appleton, Wisconsin
Ø Mentor younger students from community and provide additional academic and social support.
Vice President, Lawrence International, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Ø Appointed Vice President for the year 2013-2014
Ø Mentor international students.
Ø In charge of collaborating with the Dean of Students in organizing campus events and gatherings
Ø Financial Designee for Lawrence International
ACTIVITIES:
Ø LU Model United Nations (LUMUN) 06/2010- 06/2014
Ø Circulation Desk Worker, Seegley E. Mudd Library, Lawrence University, WI 09/2011- 06/2012
Ø Information Desk Worker, Lawrence University, WI 03/2012- 06/2013
Ø Volunteer, Glamor Girls 06/2012- 06/2014
Ø Amnesty International 09/2010- 06/2012
Ø MSA-Muslim Students Association 09/2008- 06/2012
RELATED COURSEWORK:
Biochemistry (with lab) Organic Chemistry (with lab) Analytical Chemistry (with lab)*
Physical Chemistry Spectroscopy (with lab) Physics (with lab)
Environmental Chemistry Heterotrophs (with lab)
Molecular Biology (with lab) Calculus
References:
Juan Navea (Resesarch Advisor)
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Maryuri Roca (Professor)
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Dave J. Hall (Professor)
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