KEHINDE ISAIAH JOSHUA
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Zip code: 20740 Linkedin.com/in/Kehinde-Isaiah-joshua-5598251b0 Email: ***********@*****.***
BSc (Hons) Chemistry August 2014 – August 2019
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria MSc. Chemistry August 2022 – August 2024
University of Maryland (R1)
PhD Chemistry Jan 2025- May 2025
Howard University (R1)
Research Experience
PhD Research Experience (University of Maryland) 20hrs/week Characterization of Binding Interaction Between BCSZ and Phosphoethanolamine, Cellulose, and Acetylated Cellulose.
Designed and synthesized Novel Phosphoethanolamine cellulose from a mimetic of thiol- glycosylated disaccharide (cellobiose).
Designed and synthesized a Novel N-acetyl hexosaminidase Inhibitor from the monosaccharide unit of D-xylose.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and mass Spectrometry (MS) were utilized for structure determination and characterization.
PhD Research Experience (Howard University) 40hrs/week Professor Oladapo Bakare
Innovative Approaches to Identify and Characterize Tryptophan Analogs as Substrates for LAT1 using Surface Plasmon Resonance and Fluorescence Detection.
Designed and synthesized Novel Fluorescent Tryptophan Analogs for (LAT1), including 7, 6, 5, 4,
-AZA Analogs.
Utilized Fluorescence imaging to visualize tryptophan analogs by Fluorescence Microscope.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and mass Spectrometry (MS) were used for structure determination and characterization.
Presentations (Since 2022)
Characterization of Binding Interaction between BCSZ and Phosphoethanolamine Cellulose and Acetylated Cellulose.
Immobilizing Recombinant Endoglucanase (CelA) and Inorganic Catalyst (AlCl3) onto Regenerated Cellulose Membrane Surface to Enable Esterification of Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids.
Revisiting the Balz−Schiemann Reaction of Aryldiazonium Tetrafluoroborate in Different Solvents under Catalyst- and Additive-Free Conditions.
Investigating the role of fluorescent tryptophan analogs as a substrate for LAT1. Industrial Experience
Overland Airways Limited September 2021- April 2022 Quality Control Analyst; Risk Management Department
Performing technical-quality analysis on aviation fuel, de-icing fluids, and fumigation chemicals to ensure they are following Federal Safety Regulations.
Monitoring flight electronic data, oil consumption trend and engine conditions to create a reliability report for the aircraft.
Oyeladun Ajile Polymer Industry December 2020 - January 2022 Quality Control Analyst; Polyethylene Quality Control Department
Developed methods for polyethene bags, plastic bags, plastic bottles and poly film production and ensure they meet the company’s specification standard.
Measurement of additive and copolymer levels of polymer product using NIR Spectrophotometer.
Performed various analytical, physical and chemical tests on plastics and polyfilms at all stages of the production process from raw materials to the final products. Skills
Organic Synthesis
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Drug Discovery
Experienced in API manufacturing with working knowledge of Process Safety Management.
Strong understanding of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations.
Skilled in building effective relationships across all organizational levels; work closely with site leadership to align with corporate goals.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high performance and customer satisfaction.