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Alexander Sturm

Personal Summary: Recent graduate with a strong interest in materials chemistry and its real world application.

Education:
SUNY New Paltz, NY
B.S. in Chemistry (ACS-Chemistry concentration) (2018)

Relevant Lab Courses:
Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Techniques, Biochemistry I, Experimental Physical Chemistry, Senior Research- Polymer Synthesis

Techniques/Instrument Experience:
� FTIR Spectroscopy � Nicolet 4700 spectrometer
� FAA Spectroscopy � ThermoScientific iCE 3000 AA spectrometer
� NMR Spectroscopy - JEOL 400 MHz spectrometer
� GPC � Waters 600 HPLC system
� GC/MS � Thermo DSQII spectrometer
� Air-Free Synthesis � Schlenk line � VAC Controlled Atmosphere glovebox
� Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

Lab Research Experience:
SUNY, New Paltz NY (2/2018-present)
Chemistry Department � Under Advisor Dr. Miles Wilklow-Marnell
Senior Research- Polymer Synthesis
� Worked predominantly on the synthesis and characterization of the conductive polymer poly (phenylene butadiene).
� Used techniques such as air-free synthesis, reagent purification, method development, and product characterization through fluorescence and UV-Vis spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography.
� Performed general lab maintenance.

Employment:
Marshalls, Patchogue, NY (2012-2015)
Associate - Domestics
� Responsible for unloading trucks, maintaining and stocking inventories on the floor, maintaining clean and orderly domestics department and interacted with customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Additional Skills:
� 6+ years of German language study
� Basic statistical analysis using Excel or StatPlus

References: Available upon request.