Gertrude

• Over 5 years of experience in Chemistry
• Strong background in organic conductive polymers, surface analysis, electrochemical devices, photochemistry/photophysical, photovoltaic solar cell, chemical synthesis,
• Excellent ability in various analytical techniques in chemistry
• knowledge of molecular modeling for optimization, TD-DFT and Indo/S or Zindo calculation
• Proven skills in a teamwork with confident in assuming responsibility for tasks autonomously, communication with the ability to solve problems and handle challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Bilingual in English and French

Availability: January 1st, 2019

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: Post-doctoral Researcher 2018
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Conduct research tribology of recycled cemented tungsten carbide hard metals
• Establish a research on the coating of Jaw crusher plate steels with cemented tungsten carbides and study the wear resistance of the coated Jaw Crusher plate
• Write reports for publication in the international scientific peer-reviewed journals

Post-doctoral researcher 2016 – 2018
Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa
Number one in electrochemical laboratory

• Developed new hybrid carbon-based nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis, Solar cells, Photodynamic therapy, Photodegradation applications
• Developed new electrochemical sensors for measuring heavy metals in water
• Synthesized nanofibers using conductive polymers for water treatment
• Mentored Masters and Ph.D. students
Key achievement: published 12 articles in international scientific peer-reviewed journals

Teaching Assistant 2015
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
• Prepared Lecture notes
• Taught Physics courses to Undergraduate Students
• Prepared worksheets for workshops
• Marked scri pts
Tutor and Teaching Assistant 2012-2015
The University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
• Prepared worksheets for laboratory practical
• Assisted students in organic/inorganic/ physical chemistry laboratories
• Assisted students in their writ up skills
• Taught thermodynamic, quantum mechanics and electrochemistry courses

Teacher 2011-2012
High School of Bafou-Sud, West-Cameroon
• Prepared Lecture notes
• Taught chemistry courses
• Prepared exam’s question
• Marked scri pts and Recorded marks