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I'm Ian, a chemist, researcher, and PhD candidate!

I'm Ian, a chemist, researcher, and PhD candidate!

I'm Ian, a chemist, researcher, and PhD candidate!

I have a deep passion for unraveling the mysteries of organometallic catalytic reactions using mass spectrometry. My academic journey is dedicated to exploring the intricate mechanisms behind these reactions and developing Python-based tools to enhance analysis and optimization processes. I love talking chemistry, and sharing my passion with anyone who is curious!

I have a deep passion for unraveling the mysteries of organometallic catalytic reactions using mass spectrometry. My academic journey is dedicated to exploring the intricate mechanisms behind these reactions and developing Python-based tools to enhance analysis and optimization processes. I love talking chemistry, and sharing my passion with anyone who is curious!

I have a deep passion for unraveling the mysteries of organometallic catalytic reactions using mass spectrometry. My academic journey is dedicated to exploring the intricate mechanisms behind these reactions and developing Python-based tools to enhance analysis and optimization processes. I love talking chemistry, and sharing my passion with anyone who is curious!

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Projects

Projects

Projects

Here is a selection of some of my favorite projects that I have led or contributed to over the past few years. I've been fortunate to work and collaborate with many amazing researchers, whose diverse perspectives and expertise have greatly enriched these projects. The projects span a wide range, including mechanistic MS analysis of catalytic reactions, the development of analytical tools, and advancements in AR apps for chemical education.

Here is a selection of some of my favorite projects that I have led or contributed to over the past few years. I've been fortunate to work and collaborate with many amazing researchers, whose diverse perspectives and expertise have greatly enriched these projects. The projects span a wide range, including mechanistic MS analysis of catalytic reactions, the development of analytical tools, and advancements in AR apps for chemical education.

Here is a selection of some of my favorite projects that I have led or contributed to over the past few years. I've been fortunate to work and collaborate with many amazing researchers, whose diverse perspectives and expertise have greatly enriched these projects. The projects span a wide range, including mechanistic MS analysis of catalytic reactions, the development of analytical tools, and advancements in AR apps for chemical education.

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We investigated the limitations of the mercury drop test in Pd catalysed systems, revealing its potential for misinterpreting catalytic activity.

We investigated the limitations of the mercury drop test in Pd catalysed systems, revealing its potential for misinterpreting catalytic activity.

We investigated the limitations of the mercury drop test in Pd catalysed systems, revealing its potential for misinterpreting catalytic activity.

We discuss the signal-to-noise issue in MS analysis of polymers, exploring the ineffiency associated with analysis of high-mass polymers.

We discuss the signal-to-noise issue in MS analysis of polymers, exploring the ineffiency associated with analysis of high-mass polymers.

We discuss the signal-to-noise issue in MS analysis of polymers, exploring the ineffiency associated with analysis of high-mass polymers.

OptiMS is a user-friendly Python-based program designed to automate MS parameter optimization for more accurate and efficient analysis.

OptiMS is a user-friendly Python-based program designed to automate MS parameter optimization for more accurate and efficient analysis.

OptiMS is a user-friendly Python-based program designed to automate MS parameter optimization for more accurate and efficient analysis.

MoleculAR is a free AR app that enables students to visualize and manipulate molecular structures in 3D, enhancing their learning experience and engagement.

MoleculAR is a free AR app that enables students to visualize and manipulate molecular structures in 3D, enhancing their learning experience and engagement.

MoleculAR is a free AR app that enables students to visualize and manipulate molecular structures in 3D, enhancing their learning experience and engagement.

We introduce continuous addition kinetic elucidation (CAKE) as a powerful online tool for determining catalyst and reactant order, rate constant, and poisoning effects from a single experiment.

We introduce continuous addition kinetic elucidation (CAKE) as a powerful online tool for determining catalyst and reactant order, rate constant, and poisoning effects from a single experiment.

We introduce continuous addition kinetic elucidation (CAKE) as a powerful online tool for determining catalyst and reactant order, rate constant, and poisoning effects from a single experiment.

An investigation of the Suzuki polycondensation (SPC) reaction using MS/MS methods allowed us to understand the catalytic steps and reaction intermediates.

An investigation of the Suzuki polycondensation (SPC) reaction using MS/MS methods allowed us to understand the catalytic steps and reaction intermediates.

An investigation of the Suzuki polycondensation (SPC) reaction using MS/MS methods allowed us to understand the catalytic steps and reaction intermediates.

Teaching and Mentorship

Teaching and Mentorship

Teaching and Mentorship

I've had the privilege of mentoring seven undergraduates through their research journeys. I am especially proud that four of the students come from underrepresented groups in STEM. I take great pride in the accomplishments of my mentees, with two receiving recognition for their exceptional research work! Alongside mentoring, I have served as a teaching assistant across a range of courses, from introductory chemistry to advanced inorganic synthesis and spectroscopy. Curious about some feedback? See below!

I've had the privilege of mentoring seven undergraduates through their research journeys. I am especially proud that four of the students come from underrepresented groups in STEM. I take great pride in the accomplishments of my mentees, with two receiving recognition for their exceptional research work! Alongside mentoring, I have served as a teaching assistant across a range of courses, from introductory chemistry to advanced inorganic synthesis and spectroscopy. Curious about some feedback? See below!

I've had the privilege of mentoring seven undergraduates through their research journeys. I am especially proud that four of the students come from underrepresented groups in STEM. I take great pride in the accomplishments of my mentees, with two receiving recognition for their exceptional research work! Alongside mentoring, I have served as a teaching assistant across a range of courses, from introductory chemistry to advanced inorganic synthesis and spectroscopy. Curious about some feedback? See below!

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Get In Touch!

Get In Touch!

Get In Touch!

I am open to expanding and sharing expertise through collaboration, exploring work opportunities, or just chatting over a cup of coffee.

I am open to expanding and sharing expertise through collaboration, exploring work opportunities, or just chatting over a cup of coffee.

I am open to expanding and sharing expertise through collaboration, exploring work opportunities, or just chatting over a cup of coffee.

© Ian C. Chagunda, 2024.

Photos by Grady, Aly, & Scott.