Emil Jaffal Curriculum Vitae

Emil I. Jaffal

Mahopac, NY 10541

914-***-**** • adx4a4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Fordham University, Fordham College at Rose Hill, New York, NY Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry – 2023

Relevant Coursework: Introductory Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Calculus-based Physics I & II, Physical Chemistry I & II, Quantitative & Instrumental Analysis, Biochemistry I, Inorganic Chemistry, and Computational Chemistry. HONORS AND GRANTS

National Science Foundation Summer Research Funding Grant (DMR-1928882) (2022) Fordham University Dean’s List (2023)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Fordham University, Chemistry Department

Undergraduate Research Assistant, September 2021 – May 2023 Advisors: Dr. Julia Schneider and Dr. Joshua Schrier Vinyl Azide Project

Helped to develop novel methods to synthesize vinyl azides into 7-membered azepine rings as potential organic semiconductors. Investigated the cyclization reactions under different conditions, including heat and UV light. Employed purification techniques, such as CombiFlash chromatography and rotary evaporation, to isolate and purify the synthesized compounds. Utilized HNMR and CNMR spectroscopy to analyze the chemical structure and confirm the formation of the cyclization products. Employed various analytical instruments, such as NMR spectrometers, to obtain accurate and precise data for characterization. Maintained comprehensive laboratory records and documented experimental procedures, observations, and results in meticulous laboratory notebooks. Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, interpret experimental data, and refine the synthetic protocols. Conducted extensive computational work, including transition state searches and DFT calculations, to gain insights into the reaction mechanisms and explore the energy levels of the synthesized compounds. Pyrene Project

During my involvement in the pyrene project, I actively synthesized 1,8 pyrene diimide. The synthesis involved several key steps, including a Friedel Crafts reaction to separate the 'bent' 1,6 Emil Jaffal Curriculum Vitae

and 'straight' 1,8 isomers. Chlorination and flash vacuum pyrolysis were performed, followed by oxidation reactions to obtain the dione and convert it into the anhydride. I performed extensive DFT calculations to investigate the geometric, thermodynamic, electronic, and absorption properties of pyrene diimide oligomers. I conducted calculations for monomer to pentamer forms and PBC calculations for different conformations. By comparing the cis and trans isomers in their monomer and oligomer forms, I analyzed bandgap differences, HOMO/LUMO distribution, and other dominant properties. The results were used to gain insights into the conjugation pathways and to extrapolate the oligomer properties to better predict the formation qualities of pyrene diimide when it was synthesized.

PRESENTATIONS

Jean Dreyfus Lectureship, Fordham University, New York, April 2023. Jaffal, Emil. “The Schneider Lab” (lecture).

Research at Fordham, Minority Association for Pre-Health Students, Columbia University, New York, NY, November 2022. Jaffal, Emil. “Vinyl Azide Cyclization: Where Organic & Computational Chemistry Meet” (lecture).

LEADERSHIP/SERVICE

Fordham University Arabic Club

Vice President, September 2022 – May 2023

Assisted the president in preparing financial reports, bureaucratic paperwork, and campaigning for outreach. Aided in organizing club meetings and programs alongside the Club President to engage members and potential members in participating and guiding them through the Arabic major and minor.

Fordham University Muslim Students Association

Treasurer, January 2022 – August 2022

Managed finances for one of the largest religious organizations on campus. Maintained accurate records of financial transactions to prepare for end-of-year reports, operation packages, analyses for budget breakdowns and developments, and E-board reviews. Fordham Undergraduate Research Journal

Peer Editor, September 2022 – May 2023

MEMBERSHIP

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society (2023–Present) Emil Jaffal Curriculum Vitae

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computational: ChemOffice, Gaussian16, Mathematica, Maestro, Microsoft Office, Signals Notebook, TopSpin, and WebMO.

Wet Laboratory: General synthesis and purification skills include distillations, extractions, filtrations, recrystallizations, pH measurements, and making solutions. This includes the operation of basic laboratory equipment such as hot plates as well as rotary evaporators and blast furnaces. Instrumentation experience includes handling UV-Vis, NMR, fluorescence, and IR spectroscopy with respective machinery and analytic interpretations. LANGUAGES

English (native)

Arabic (native)

Spanish (conversational)

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