Samuel Knight

Samuel Knight

Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry Lab

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ph.D. Student at the University of Chicago

  • Education

    • University of Chicago

      2021 - 2026
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Physical Chemistry
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Chemistry
  • Experience

    • University of Massachusetts Amherst

      Sept 2019 - May 2020
      Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry Lab
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst

      Sept 2020 - Jul 2022

      I collaborate with Dhandanpani Venkataraman and graduate students to complete multiple 6-step molecular syntheses. Currently, I am synthesizing an abiotic energy molecule, AzoTP, as a therapeutic drug for ischemia arrhythmia, muscle fatigue, and other related areas.

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant for Dhandapani Venkataraman

        Jan 2019 - Jul 2022
      • Teaching Assistant for Physical Chemistry I & II

        Sept 2020 - May 2021
    • University of Chicago

      Sept 2021 - now
      PHD Student
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Laboratory Safety

      University of Massachusetts Amherst
      Sept 2018
    • Hazardous Waste Management

      University of Massachusetts Amherst
      Sept 2018
    • Right to Know (Hazardous Materials in the Workplace)

      University of Massachusetts Amherst
      Sept 2018
    • FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act) Certification

      University of Massachusetts Amherst
      Sept 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samuel Knight
      Wayne C. Booth Teaching Award - Mai 2023
    • Awarded to Samuel Knight
      Edward Shapiro Award UMass Chemistry Department Mai 2019 Award for being an outstanding student.
    • Awarded to Samuel Knight
      Dean's List 2018-2020 University of Massachusetts Amherst Sept. 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cross Country Team Leader

      Issued by Relay For Life on Jun 2010
      Relay For LifeAssociated with Samuel Knight
    • Set Production Assistant

      Issued by GREENFIELD COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC on Sept 2017
      GREENFIELD COMMUNITY TELEVISION INCAssociated with Samuel Knight