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Shahab A.

Shamsi

678-***-****

adut85@r.postjobfree.com

Snellville, GA 30039

SUMMARY

Accomplished Analytical/Organic Chemistry Professor offering ~25 years of experience developing analytical chemistry curriculum and providing personable instruction to students. Purpose-driven on how to apply the scientific method and important chemistry principles when comprehending scientific information and implementing lab activities. Successful in raising academic performance by engaging MS, B.S and Ph. D students in classroom and lab activities and providing positive feedback. Passionate Chemistry Professor delivering thought-provoking lectures. Committed to inspiring students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Offering engaging communication and dynamic presentation skills. Motivating [self-confident building] Professor with 25 years of analytical lab supervision. Specialized knowledge in various subjects, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, atomic and molecular spectroscopy. SKILLS

• Managing Lab Inventory Stock

• Chemistry Curriculum Standards

• Science Coursework Preparation

• Lab Equipment Maintenance

• Lab Exercises

• Safety Rules

• Expert in Analytical Chemistry

Instrumentation

• Scientific Method Instruction

• Data Management

• Friendly, Positive Attitude

• Active Listening

• Training & Development

• Good Work Ethic

• Team Management

• Planning & Organizing

• Problem Resolution

• Computer Skills

• Team Building

• Microsoft Office

• Maintenance & Repair

• Flexible Schedule

• Supervision & Leadership

• People Skills

• Basic Math

• Surfactant and Detergent Synthesis

• Critical Thinking

• Organizational Skills

• Conflict Resolution

EXPERIENCE

Professor of Chemistry

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University/ Aug 2022 to Current

Planned and provided comprehensive training in analytical chemistry laboratory work analytical method validation, analytic instrument development, chemical reagent synthesis, column preparation and instruction to 12 Ph.D., 15 M.S and 15 B.S students

• Collaborated with professor and administrators to develop summer research program for high school students (CATCH THEM YOUNG) Program at GSU

• Attended conferences to gain new perspectives on latest research.

• Served on school curriculum committee for STEM curriculum development.

• Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based laboratory curriculum in GC, GC-MS and HPLC.

• Used SMART Boards within classroom and Discussion Board on-line via D-2L to promote strong learning environment.

• Taught students fundamental building blocks of analytical chemistry techniques and advanced concepts.

• Developed lesson plans and Transparency in Learning and Teaching Assignments

(TILT) according to analytical chemistry textbook outlines.

• Inspired students by presenting thought-provoking lessons and encouraging opinions and questions.

• Met with students to discuss grades, assignments and career plans and group tutoring sessions.

• Managed research lab inventory stock and equipment.

• Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios to assess student progress.

• Created individualized assessments based on student progress.

• Evaluated student comprehension of classroom topics in exams, quizzes and assignments.

• Held lab demonstrations to apply analytical chemistry principles and coursework.

• Designed resources (e.g., ACS style guide, education videos) to enhance student writing and laboratory skills.

• Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, CE and CE-MS

• Developed standard operating procedures for sample preparation of biospecimen and clinical samples

• Developed safety protocols (following University guidelines) to handle solid and liquid waste and biohazard materials

Scientific Writer

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University / Aug 1998 to Current

• Arranged for scientific publication, printing and distribution of scholarly writing.

• 120 publications, several reviews and book chapters

• Reviewed scientific manuscripts and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content and methods.

• Edited scientific documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.

• Guide students in writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.

• Developed and maintained platform-specific documentation, comprising operations manuals, teaching laboratory manual and training material or collateral.

• Collaborated with departmental laboratory professionals to in development of teaching manuals for analytical chemistry laboratory exercises

• Collaborated with editors of scientific journal on development of reviewer team and implementations of review criteria.

• Wrote easy-to-understand user interface text on instrument operation, online help and laboratory user guides.

• Researched on chemical literature via various database and search engines before writing a scientific review on the topic

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Lead Postdoctoral Researcher: Analytical Chemistry Louisiana State University And A&M College May 1998 Baton Rouge, LA

• Isiah M. Warner Award in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D.: Analytical Chemistry

Miami University May 1995

Oxford, OH

• Additional Coursework in Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Mass Spectrometry, Physical Organic Chemistry, Atomic Spectroscopy and Electronics

• [Capillary Electrophoresis with Indirect Photometric Detection] Dissertation Master of Science: Analytical Chemistry

Eastern Illinois University Jul 1990

Charleston, IL

• Sigma Chi Chemical Recipient

• Additional coursework in molecular spectroscopy, reaction mechanism in organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry

• Indirect Detection Using Sodium Benzoate as Eluent for Ion Chromatography

(Thesis)

• Research: [Ion Chromatography of inorganic anions and organic acid] ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Developed relationships with industrial clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 50%.

• Negotiated with vendors, saving University $[100,000} annually on service contracts

• Created a highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Gamma Theta Phi Recipient

• Sigma Chemical Chi Award

• Isiah M. Warner Award in Analytical Chemistry

• Member ACS-Subdivision of Chromatography, Small Business Association (2008

- present)

• Member, Alumni Association Eastern Illinois and Miami Univers

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