Timothy Lou

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-lou-786617178/ EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2022 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry GPA: 3.14

Minor in Psychology

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA 2014 – 2018 GPA: 3.85

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Biorepository Technician – Avantor (EPL Archives) Aug 2022 – Present

• Utilize LabTrak software for the inventory, processing, and maintenance of research materials that include specimen, test articles, temperature-critical items, and paper records.

• Maintain good performance metrics along with implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good laboratory practices (GLPs)

Student Researcher – Chemical Spectroscopy (CHEM 423W) Jan 2022 – May 2022

• Semester Project: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

• Fabricated sol-gel ITO-coated glass substrates and characterized using SEM, XRD & conductivity measurements

• Determined HOMO-LUMO gaps for several photosensitized dyes using UV-Vis spectroscopy Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) May 2021 – Aug 2021

• Researched the applications of quantum computing for 10-weeks at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

• Improved existing code that demonstrated quantum entanglement for quantum circuits in collaboration with mentor using Qiskit and Python

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lear Research Group Feb 2020 – May 2022

• Project: Connecting ligand binding preferences between atomically precise nanoclusters and large nanoparticles during ligand exchange

• Conducted research by synthesizing gold nanoparticles in a fume hood and characterizing the data for more than six hours per week for research credit; collaborated with graduate students

• Trained on four different characterization techniques: 1H-NMR, TEM, TGA, and UV-Vis Undergraduate Research Assistant – LaJeunesse Lab May 2019 – Jul 2021

• Prepared coral samples using decalcification protocol, and algal culture transfers with aseptic technique

• Collected data on algal cell counting and organized sample database to assist PhD Candidate research Student Researcher – Operation Wallacea (Opwall) Jul 2017

• Conducted underwater surveys and video tapings to help build computational models of local coral reefs

• Collected large temporal and spatial datasets for assessing increasing reef complexity for two weeks in Cuba TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Exam Proctor, Penn State Chemistry Department Dec 2019 – May 2022

• Delivered exam booklets and monitored students in at least six different chemistry courses Learning Assistant for CHEM 110, Penn State Chemistry Department Jan 2022 – May 2022

• Assisted the instructor by answering students’ questions during lecture, and leading students through the weekly Recitation alongside the Teaching Assistants. Timothy Lou

adu19i@r.postjobfree.com 703-***-**** adu19i@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-lou-786617178/ Teaching Assistant, Sunshine Academy Jun 2019 – Jul 2019

• Tutored students on competition math and English, and graded homework and quizzes.

• Supported the staff on administrative duty including supervising attendance and answering parents’ questions. AWARDS

Erickson Discovery Grant – Recipient SU 2021

Benkovic Summer Research Scholarship – Recipient SU 2020

• Conducted remote research to investigate ligand preferences during ligand exchange reactions under the direction of the Lear Research Group using computational chemistry techniques TECHNICAL SKILLS

Laboratory:

• Synthetic procedures

• Sample preparation

• Analytical

measurements

• Small scale techniques

• Recombinant DNA

• Gel electrophoresis

• Distillation

• Crystallization

Instrumental:

• Nuclear_Magnetic

Resonance (NMR)

• FTIR spectroscopy

• UV-vis spectroscopy

• HPLC

• Transmission Electron

Microscopy (TEM)

• Thermogravimetric

Analysis (TGA)

Software:

• Microsoft 365 suite

• Mnova-Mestrelab

• Python packages

(Numpy, Pandas,

Scipy)

• Anaconda-Jupyter

• Java script, C++

• LaTex

• ImageJ

PROFESSIONAL ORGANICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Active Member, Penn State Nittany Chemical Society Aug 2018 – May 2022

• Volunteered regularly at over six annual science outreach events and club fundraisers

• Was chosen amongst many other members to attend the Spring 2022 ACS National Conference Vice President, Penn State Undergraduate Research Society Aug 2020 – May 2022

• Arranged guest speakers and designed career development workshops for biweekly meetings

• Coached students on how to find research positions and opportunities Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program, Penn State Chemistry Department Aug 2021 – May 2022

• Led lab tours for prospective chemistry majors

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. Connecting Ligand Binding Preferences between Atomically Precise Nanoclusters and Large Nanoparticles during Ligand Exchange, ACS Spring 2022 National Conference, San Diego, CA, March 2022. (Poster)

Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. Spring 2022 Undergraduate Exhibition, Penn State, University Park, PA. (Poster) Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. Fall 2021 Undergraduate Exhibition, Penn State, University Park, PA. (Poster) Lou, T.G.; Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. The 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, The Central Pennsylvania Local Section of the American Chemical Society, September 2021 (Poster) Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. 2021 Undergraduate Exhibition, Penn State, University Park, PA. April 2021 (Poster)

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