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Afshan Jafari

Afshan Jafari

Assistant Lecturer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate Technology-driven Scientist

  • Education

    • Farzanegan High School

      2008 - 2012
      Diploma , Mathematics & physics Mathematics and Physics

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2017 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemistry 3.86

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2017 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemistry 3.86

    • Sharif University of Technology

      2012 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Chemistry 3.67

    • Sharif University of Technology

      2013 - 2017
      Conjoint Minor Computer Engineering

  • Experience

    • Farzanegan II High School

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
      Assistant Lecturer

      General and Organic Chemistry Recitation Course, preparatory for National Chemistry Olympiad Exams

    • Sharif University of Technology

      Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

    • University of Pennsylvania

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2022

      My research in graduate school focused on organometallic chemistry and fundamental understanding of how metal frameworks engage in catalyst activity by stepwise mechanistic studies, in-depth investigaiton of material properties, and by initiating wide-range of collaborations with scientists in other fields to understand the catalyst systems and their reactivity from different angles and perspectives. Teaching assistant for General Chemistry I lab, General Chemistry II lab, and Organic Chemistry II lab during 3 semesters of my graduate studies.Teaching, mentoring and ensuring safety of students while taking chemistry lab courses.

      • Visiting Research Scholar

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Jul 2018 - Oct 2022

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

    • Henkel

      Jan 2023 - Sept 2024
      Sr. Chemist, Product Development

      Development of structural adhesives in Adhesives for e-Mobility Components (AMC) businness at Henkel.

    • Axalta

      Sept 2024 - now
      Scientist

      Scientist in Axalta's Research & Development (ARD) team with my focus on Formulation Technology of Coating Solutions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Afshan Jafari
      2023 John Miller Award Chemistry Department, University of Pennsylvania Apr 2023 for the best departmental thesis recognition
    • Awarded to Afshan Jafari
      2022 Dean's Scholar Award School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania Mar 2022 For outstanding academic performance and intellectual promise
    • Awarded to Afshan Jafari
      Bronze Medalist in National Olympiad of Chemistry, YSC,Tehran - 2010
    • Awarded to Afshan Jafari
      Ranked 6th in Kharazmi National Competition for Computer Programming project in C++ to Reduce Traffic (Articial Intelligence) - 2010