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Education
The University of Akron, USA
PhD candidate, Polymer Science
December 2012
December 2010
Research Experience
The University of Akron, USA
PhD Research, Polymer Science
September 2013 - present
Advisors: Dr. Ali Dhinojwala and Dr. Hazel Barton
Research Topic: C. crescentus adhesive holdfast A potential source for bio-inspired
underwater adhesives
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Presentations
C.crescentus secretion; a bio-inspired model for synthetic underwater adhesives
presentation to Kimberly-Clark Corporation, December 2014, University of
Akron, USA
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
poster presentation, Covestro seminar series, September 2015, University of
Akron, USA
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
poster presentation, Elastomer symposium and Alumni day, College of Polymer
Science and Engineering, October 2015, University of Akron, USA
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
poster presentation, SABIC Lectureship, December 2015, University of Akron,
USA
Skills
Extensive hands-on experience with Atomic Force Microscopy, Epifluorescence
Microscopy, Optical Microscopy and Raman spectroscopy
Competency in the use of Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes
Conversant with the use of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Adept in bacteria culture and growth
Familiar with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Experienced in materials testing with Zero-span and Long-span tensile testers
Skilled in explaining complex ideas and concepts too less technical audiences
Proficient in designing and interpreting experimental results
Fluent in English and Twi, basic and conversational French
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Awards
Graduate Education Fellowship, 2011,Ghana Educational Trust Fund
Professional Enrichment Grant, 2015, Graduate School Student Government,
University of Akron, USA
Teaching experience
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Polymer Science General Laboratory,
University of Akron, Department of Polymer Science
Guided and instructed over 20 first year PhD and MSc students on the
fundamentals of polymer synthesis and characterization using emulsion
polymerization and attenuated total reflectance infrared Spectroscopy
Ensured the availability of reagents and functioning equipment as well
as the proper assessment of reports
Collaborated effectively with other teaching assistants in a culturally
diverse environment
Industrial Experience
Production Officer
Latex Foam Rubber Products, Ghana
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Maintained the consistent operation of the production line for ice cream
and juice products, to guarantee a constant supply chain
Verified the correct amounts of raw materials used in product recipes for
healthy, safe and quality produce
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Leadership Experience
President, Polymer Science Students Organization, University of Akron, 2014 2015
Chairperson, Teaching Committee, Holy Spirit Cathedral Parish, Ghana, April August 2014
Professional membership
American Physics Society, November 2014 -present
ACS Rubber Division, Student Chapter, March 2014 -present
Microscopy Society of Northeast Ohio, July 2015 present
Biophysical society, 2015 - present
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