Chemist
Resume:
Jigna Patel
**** *. *.*. ******* *, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
**************@*****.***
Objective
Chemist with five plus years of academic experience in analytical and research laboratories seeking a
challenging career in the chemical research industry leveraging both my extensive scientific and excellent
interpersonal skills to maximize benefit to the organization
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry August 2008-August 2013
University of Central Florida
Dissertation: Development of novel redox sensors and processes towards biological applications
Advisor: Dr. Diego J. Díaz and Dr. Cherie L. Yestrebsky
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) January 2005-May 2007
University of Central Florida
Major: Chemistry; Minor: Mathematics
Experience
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant August 2008-August 2013
University of Central Florida
• Performed electrochemical research on the effect of ceria nanocrystalline composite modified Au
and Pt electrodes for glucose and hydrogen peroxide detection leading to biological applications
• Executed several cyclic voltammetry and rotating disk electrochemistry experiments for redox
and kinetic investigationusing CH Instruments, Inc. Potentiostat
• Assisted faculty in teaching laboratory and discussions for general and organic chemistry:
developed electrochemistry experiments for advanced teaching laboratory
• Proficient in voltammetry, potentiometry, electrochemical deposition methods, UV-Vis
spectrometry, HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, QCM, SEM, titrations
Senior Graduate Research Intern May 2011-May 2012
Parkson Corporation
• Determined reaction pathway for the odor control technology, OHxyPhogg ® (Degradation of
hydrogen sulfide gas upon reaction with fine particle mist containing ozone)
• Conducted literature searches to determine optimal method to prove effectiveness of the
technology mentioned above via indirect detection of hydroxyl radicals upon its reaction with
benzene; the product, phenol, was analyzed via UV-Vis and HPLC
• Devised, planned, and executed experiments, delivered technical presentations, compiled
technical/company reports for journal publication (Patel, et. al 2013)
Professional ChemistryIntern June 2007-January 2008
Walt Disney World – Life Support
• Performed chemical and bacteriological sampling and analyses of water samples from various
animal habitats within Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Resorts
• Operated and maintained laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, graphite furnace
atomic absorption spectrophotometer, ion chromatograph, total organic carbon analyzer, pH
meter, turbidimeter, ultraviolet visible spectrophotometer, furnace, and autoclave
• Accomplished numerous water chemistry studies in laboratory and filed locations and gained an
in-depth understanding of water quality within diverse animal habitats
• Interpreted, recorded, and presented various test results and formulated comprehensive analyses
Professional Memberships
• American Chemical Society, 2010-Present
• American Chemical Society Club at UCF, 2005-2007
• Sangam (Multicultural Club), 2005-2007
Publications
• Jigna Patel, Carolina Franco, Diego J. Díaz, Cherie Yestrebsky, (2013). Indirect determination of
hydroxyl radicals in fine particle mist generated from an odor control technology via HPLC.
Ozone: Science & Engineering 35 (5), 375-380.
• Jordan M. Anderson, Jigna Patel, Ajay S. Karakoti, Nathan Greeneltch, Diego J. Díaz, Sudipta
Seal, (2011). Aging effects of nanoscale ceria in ceria–platinum composite electrodes for direct
alcohol electro-oxidation. ElectrochemicaActa, 56 (5), 2541-2545.
Presentations
• Jigna Patel, Carolina Franco, Diego Díaz, Cherie Yestrebsky. “An innovative method for
oxidizing hydrogen sulfide using hydroxyl radicals,” Odors and Air Pollutants Conference (Water
Environmental Federation). Louisville, KY, April 2012. Oral and poster
• Jigna Patel, Josh Knorr, Diego Díaz “An amperometric sensor using non-enzymatic substrates for
the detection of hydrogen peroxide in biological applications,” The 87 th Florida Annual Meeting
and Exposition (FAME). Innisbrook, FL, May 2011. Oral
• Jigna Patel, Josh Knorr, Amit Kumar, Cherie Yestrebsky, Diego Díaz “Non-enzymatic
amperometric hydrogen peroxide sensor for biological applications,” ACS 245 thNational Meeting.
New Orleans, LA, April 2013. Poster
• Jigna Patel, Josh Knorr, Amit Kumar, Cherie Yestrebsky, Diego Díaz “Non-enzymatic
amperometric hydrogen peroxide sensor for biological applications,” Graduate Research Forum,
University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL, April 2013. Poster
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