Department of Chemistry
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
[email protected]
OBJECTIVE
A postdoctoral research position that expands my experience in capillary electrophoresis, luminescence spectrometry, and other areas of separation and spectrometry.
HIGHLIGHTS
? Extensive experience in capillary electrophoresis methods development
? Luminescence spectrometry for trace analysis
? Proficient in the use of various analytical instruments such as capillary electrophoresis, luminescence spectrometry, 1H NMR, UV-visible, near-infrared spectrometry, and differential scanning calorimetry
EDUCATION
Ph. D., Analytical Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, Summer 2001
Thesis title: "Capillary Electrophoresis and Solid-Matrix Luminescence of Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines"
Adviser: Professor Robert J. Hurtubise
M. S., Analytical Chemistry, University of Bombay, Bombay, India, 1996
B. S., Chemistry, University of Bombay, Bombay, India, 1993
WORK EXPERIENCE
1997-Present Research Assistant, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Adviser: Professor Robert J. Hurtubise
? Developed methods to separate heterocyclic aromatic amines using capillary electrophoresis
? Determined pKa values of compounds using capillary zone electrophoresis
? Gained in-depth experience in solid-matrix luminescence spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis
? Studied interactions in solid-matrix luminescence with 1H NMR, near-infrared spectrometry, and differential scanning calorimetry
1996-1997 Teaching Assistant, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
General Chemistry Laboratory Sections
HONORS
? Sara Jane Rhoads Award for Outstanding Research for the Ph. D. Degree in Chemistry, Wyoming Section of the American Chemical Society, 2001
? Graduate Student Award in Environmental Chemistry, The American Chemical Society, 2000
PUBLICATIONS
1. Mendonsa, S. D.; Hurtubise, R. J. Interactions of Phosphors in Solid-Matrix Luminescence. Appl. Spectrosc., submitted.
2. Mendonsa, S. D.; Hurtubise, R. J. Solid-Matrix Luminescence of Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines in Glucose Glasses Prepared from a Glucose Melt, Appl. Spectrosc., 2000, 54, 456-459.
3. Mendonsa, S. D.; Hurtubise, R. J. Determination of Ionization Constants of Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines using Capillary Zone Electrophoresis, J. Chromatogr. A, 1999, 841, 239-247.
4. Mendonsa, S. D.; Hurtubise, R. J. Capillary Electrophoresis Methods for the Separation of Carcinogenic Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines, J. Liq. Chrom. & Rel. Technol., 1999, 22, 1027-1040.
REFERENCES
Professor Robert J. Hurtubise Professor Robert C. Corcoran Professor Keith T. Carron
Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry
University of Wyoming University of Wyoming University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071 Laramie, WY 82071 Laramie, WY 82071
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