Research Chemist Postdoctoral Fellow
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MALKAYE KPANTE, PH.D
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EDUCATION
University of MASSACHUSETTS Lowell, Lowell, MA 2017−2021 Ph.D. Physical Chemistry
Thesis Title: I. Dynamics effect in transition metal catalyzed allylic activation II. Origins of selectivity in C-H activation reactions University of MASSACHUSETTS Lowell, Lowell, MA 2017−2018 MS. Physical Chemistry
Relevant coursework: Quantum Chemistry, Statistical Mechanics, Adv. Analytical chemistry, Chromatography, Green chemistry and Adv. Nanomaterials processing, Adv. Physical Organic chemistry, Quantum Physics
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA 2014−2016 BS. Chemistry
Minor: Mathematics
Relevant coursework: Organic Chemistry I & II, Physical Chemistry I & II, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Drug Discovery Chemistry, Principles of chemistry I & II, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology I & II.
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, MA 2012-2014 AS. General studies
ACADEMIC RESEARCH/EMPLOYMENT
Stonehill College, Easton, MA 2021-Present
Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow
Advisor: Professor Louis Liotta
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 2017−2022 PhD student
Research: Development and application of reactivity models for the description of unusual selectivity patterns in transition metal catalyzed allylic activation.
Research Advisor: Professor Lawrence M. Wolf
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, MA Tutor: Mathematics, Chemistry 2013-2014
Athlete Scholarship receiver 2014
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
DJ Microlaminates. Inc, Sudbury, MA 2016-2022
Mfg/ R&D Laboratory Technician
I. Preparing pre-cut dry film sheets and rolls ranging from 5μm to over 1mm thick for customers. Performed photopolymer sheets testing.
II. Performed photo speed, adhesion, and resolution testing and ensure the QC completion. Research Chemist, Experienced Research Development Chemist with a demonstrated history of working in chemical industries. Strong research professional with a Bachelor and Master of Science (BS, MS) focused on Chemistry from Framingham State University and Physical chemistry from UMass Lowell and with a Ph.D. in computational chemistry.
Very skilled in photoresist applications and processing as well as in nanotechnology with the use of conducting polymers. My past experience includes but not limited to the making of new formulations, some of which have been patented and put on the market for several years to date. Customer technical support and assistance were also part of my responsibilities. United Postal Service, Maynard, Framingham, MA 2014-2016 PSE-Associate: Responsibilities include carrying and handling mails, processing mails, and window clerk TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
Teaching Assistant:
General Chemistry I. & II. Lab Fall/2018- Spring/2019 Computational Quantum Chemistry Lab Spring/2020
Physical Chemistry II (Lecture & Lab) Fall/2020
Stonehill College, Easton, MA
Postdoctoral Fellow:
General Chemistry I/Lecture & Lab Fall/2021
General Chemistry I & II. Lecture & Lab Spring/2022 Physical Chemistry I-Lab Spring/2022
PUBLICATIONS
[1] Kpante, M.; Wolf, L. M. “Bifurcations in the activation of allylic halides by palladium and the influence on the dynamics of 1 and 3 allyl intermediates” J. Org. Chem. 2021, doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.1c00891.
[2] Marset, X.; Recort-Fornals, M.; Kpante, M.; Zielinski, A.; Golz, C.; Wolf, L. M.; Alcarazo, M.
“Towards an effective synthesis of difunctionalized heptacyclo [6.6.0.02,6.03,13.04,11.05,9.010,14] tetradecane: Ligand effects on the cage assembly and selective C-H arylation reactions” Adv. Synth. Catal. 2021, 10.1002/adsc.202100481.
[3] Kpante, M.; Wolf, L. M. “Bifurcations in the C-H activation by Iridium and the influence on the dynamics of 1 and 3 allyl intermediates” In preparation. PRESENTATION
[1] Kpante. M. “Bifurcations in the C-H activation by Iridium and the influence on the dynamics of 1 and 3 allyl intermediates” Stonehill College, Easton MA, October 2021.
[2] Kpante. M. “Computational Investigations into Dynamics Effects in Pd, Ni, and Pt Allylic Activation” ACS, April 2021.
[3] Kpante. M. “Role of water solidification concepts in designing Nano-Textured anti-icing surfaces” UMass Lowell, Lowell, March 2019.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
US Patent. US 2020/0209744 A1 Jul. 2, 2020
FUNDING
Summer 2022. Possible pathways for C-H activation with different energy factors that may influence the product selectivity: Origins of Selectivity in C-H Activation with Dioxiranes using DFT, Stonehill Undergraduate summer Research Experience (SURE) with student Marissa Such
($7,000).
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