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Wenndy Pantoja Romero

Wenndy Pantoja Romero

Zaragoza

Summary

Resourceful Research Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in data analysis, statistical software proficiency, and academic writing. Excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring success in collaborative research environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

NASA Research Assistant:

University of Puerto Rico
San Juan
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • I was working on the design of gold-graphene quantum dot nanocomposites with good stability and biocompatibility. The resulting nanocomposites could potentially be employed as drug delivery systems when the drugs are successfully loaded and then later controlled released. Also, I have been working on the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that are used as carriers for Andrographolide (ADG). This encapsulation is carried out by high-pressure contact. Different techniques like 1H NMR, 13C NMR, XRD, UV-Vis, TGA, Fluorescence spectroscopy, HRTEM, SEM-EDS, BET, and FTIR are used to confirm the successful synthesis of the nanocomposites employed.

Research Assistant

Pontifícia Universidade Católica
Rio De Janeiro
03.2014 - 08.2016
  • I studied the synthesis of fatty acid glycerol esters, which were spread over the water subphase, forming Langmuir films in a Teflon trough. The interfacial properties of these surfactants at the air/water interface were investigated by calculating the compression modulus (Cs-1), photomodulated-infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy (PM-IRRAS), Brewster angle microscopy (BAM), and Fluorescence spectroscopy.

Research and Development Assistant

Nutresol S.A
Cartagena
06.2013 - 12.2013

• Conducted research and development of new products and new formulations for the food, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries.
• Performed physicochemical analysis of designed products.
• Provided support in the realization of technical data sheets and specifications for these new products.

Analytical Chemist

Shell S.A.
Barranquilla
12.2011 - 09.2012

• Performed physicochemical analysis of raw materials and finished products, such as oils, lubricants, and additives.
• Product quality verification.
• Review process optimization and check products in storage tanks.
• Verify the calibration of the laboratory equipment.

• Oversee staff.

Analytical Chemist

Pan-American Chemical products
Barranquilla
12.2009 - 09.2010

• Analyze and control of raw materials, products in development, and finished products.
• Performed physicochemical analysis of the products.
• Non-compliant product identification.
• Executed certification and audit tasks.
• Method validation.
• Update of technical data sheets.
• Register, code, and then make samples available

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Atlantico
Colombia
08-2020

Master of Science - Chemistry

Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
08-2016

Skills

  • Quantum dot synthesis
  • Metal-organic frameworks
  • Data analysis
  • Chemical characterization
  • Research methodologies
  • Laboratory management

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NASA Research Assistant:

University of Puerto Rico
01.2020 - 07.2024

Research Assistant

Pontifícia Universidade Católica
03.2014 - 08.2016

Research and Development Assistant

Nutresol S.A
06.2013 - 12.2013

Analytical Chemist

Shell S.A.
12.2011 - 09.2012

Analytical Chemist

Pan-American Chemical products
12.2009 - 09.2010

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Atlantico

Master of Science - Chemistry

Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro
Wenndy Pantoja Romero