Kevin Guo

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SUMMARY

I am a detail oriented entry-level chemist that graduated in June with a Bachelors of Arts in chemistry. I am experienced in many analytical techniques as well as multi-step organic synthesis from my time at Northwestern University. I hope to apply my knowledge to a job related to research and instrumental analysis.

EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois September 2011- June 2015

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts Degree, June 2015

MAJOR: Chemistry, (Concentration: Biochemistry)

Overall GPA: 3.02/4.0

GRE Score: Quantitative/Verbal 166/152

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Case Western University Lab, Cleveland Ohio June 2012- September 2012

Research Assistant under Liming Dai, PhD

Experimented different methods to synthesize graphene bilayers

Successfully synthesized compound for testing and applications

Learned laboratory techniques such as X-Ray Diffraction and UV Spectroscopy

Meade Lab, Evanston, Illinois June 2013- March 2014

Research Assistant under Thomas Meade, PhD

Researched the Cobalt (III) Schiff base complex to inhibit a molecular pathway that is responsible for cancer metastasis

Became familiarized with methods of characterization and synthesizing techniques such as NMR, Mass Spectroscopy, column chromatography, reflux, and recrystallization

Experimented with Ruthenium(II) tris(bypyridine,) by adding different substituents to better reduce the Colbalt complex

Concluded that dimethyl groups added to Ruthenium complex can more easily reduce the Schiff base

HONORS & SKILLS

Weinberg Research Grant June 2013

Language: Proficient in Mandarin and English.

Technical: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word. Familiar with Python programming.

Lab Processes: Filtration, column chromatography, NMR, FTIR, recrystallization, HPLC, x-ray diffraction, atomic spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, MALDI TOF, microscopy, synthesis experiments, GCMS. UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEC, DSC, Raman.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Taiwanese American Students Club, Evanston, Illinois January 2012- June 2014

Freshman Executive

Designed ways to fundraise for social events, worked to bring guest speakers to Northwestern

Serve as a role model for other members of the club

Asian NU Project, Evanston, Illinois January 2012- May- 2012

Point Leader

Discussed the stories of Asian Americans and helped spread racial awareness

Made preparations for events to spread information about understanding different races

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