Leila Hojabri
Summary
• Over 12 years of experience working within a laboratory of industry and academic environment. Successfully completed graduate program in organic chemistry and postdoctoral fellow in organic and polymer chemistry from University of Alberta.
• Skilled in collecting and interpreting data from Spectroscopic techniques such as nucleic magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy(GC-MS), normal and reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gel permission chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and texture Analyzer.
• Ability to plan organic synthesis projects with optimised route and high yield based on 10 years’ experience. Hands-on experience in synthesis, purification, separation and characterization of small molecules, monomers and polymers including bio-based chemicals.
• Computer proficiency in database searching (Beilstein, and SciFinder), Microsoft Office, Endnote, Isis Draw, Chem draw and ACD lab. Advanced skills using computers to perform mathematical calculations using Excel and Sigma plot software.
• Excellent analytical writing skills also demonstrated through drafting of winning proposals for research funding worth up to $275,000, such as CFI and NSERC engage. Strong oral communicational skills as demonstrated by extensive experience delivering presentations, scientific reports and lectures to supervisor, industry funders, colleagues and students.
• Solid team player who is also highly self-motivated and able to work independently. Extensive experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in collecting and interpreting data from Spectroscopic techniques such as nucleic magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy(GC-MS), normal and reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gel permission chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and texture Analyzer.
• Ability to plan organic synthesis projects with optimised route and high yield based on 10 years’ experience. Hands-on experience in synthesis, purification, separation and characterization of small molecules, monomers and polymers including bio-based chemicals.
• Computer proficiency in database searching (Beilstein, and SciFinder), Microsoft Office, Endnote, Isis Draw, Chem draw and ACD lab. Advanced skills using computers to perform mathematical calculations using Excel and Sigma plot software.
• Excellent analytical writing skills also demonstrated through drafting of winning proposals for research funding worth up to $275,000, such as CFI and NSERC engage. Strong oral communicational skills as demonstrated by extensive experience delivering presentations, scientific reports and lectures to supervisor, industry funders, colleagues and students.
• Solid team player who is also highly self-motivated and able to work independently. Extensive experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Experience
Research Chemist (Internship)
Avivagen Inc
• Studied oxidation reactions on different beta-carotenoid compounds, purification and characterization using GCMS, LCMS, FTIR, and NMR
• Prepared different libraries on GCMS based on oxidation reactions of various beta-carotenoid compounds
• Prepared different libraries on GCMS based on oxidation reactions of various beta-carotenoid compounds
Laboratory demonstrator/ Instructor
Trent University
. • Demonstrated the advanced organic synthesis (Chem3102H), Introductory Chemistry I (Chem1000H) and Introductory Chemistry II (Chem1010H) labs to undergraduate students
• Trained and supervised more than one hundred undergraduate students’ laboratory project in safe environment, which resulted no injury and accident for students. Evaluated students on their lab reports
• Followed and raised awareness regarding safety guidelines and predicted the danger of specific chemical reactions in the lab to prevent any problem
• Trained and supervised more than one hundred undergraduate students’ laboratory project in safe environment, which resulted no injury and accident for students. Evaluated students on their lab reports
• Followed and raised awareness regarding safety guidelines and predicted the danger of specific chemical reactions in the lab to prevent any problem
Research Associate
Trent University
• Wrote and revised proposals under the Professor’s supervision for granting agencies and foundations resulted in two accepted grants of CFI and NSERC-Engage worth $ 275,000 to conduct research on study of biogas digestate as a source of Nitrogen and Phosphate in crop production (NSERC-Engage)
• Planned and led the setup of a new lab, including purchasing instruments, glassware, accessories and chemicals and preparing various inventories for equipment, chemicals and samples
• Prepared of monthly progress report of project for NSERC and weekly progress reports to supervisor, including making recommendations on key activities and priorities for the upcoming week
• Arranged meetings with industry partners including distributing meeting agenda, coordinating logistics, writing the minutes and following up with participants
• Kept record of various budget funding and communicated with University’s financial service and companies, for envelopes worth up to $ 850,000
• Extracted soil samples and measurement of Nitrate, Ammonium and Phosphate ions concentration by Microplate spectrophotometer followed by analyzing the data in order to study of biogas digestate as a source of nutrient in crop production
• Planned and led the setup of a new lab, including purchasing instruments, glassware, accessories and chemicals and preparing various inventories for equipment, chemicals and samples
• Prepared of monthly progress report of project for NSERC and weekly progress reports to supervisor, including making recommendations on key activities and priorities for the upcoming week
• Arranged meetings with industry partners including distributing meeting agenda, coordinating logistics, writing the minutes and following up with participants
• Kept record of various budget funding and communicated with University’s financial service and companies, for envelopes worth up to $ 850,000
• Extracted soil samples and measurement of Nitrate, Ammonium and Phosphate ions concentration by Microplate spectrophotometer followed by analyzing the data in order to study of biogas digestate as a source of nutrient in crop production
Research Associate
Trent University- Biomaterial research program
• Performed literature reviews, prepared scientific proposals and planned the best route in synthesise of chemicals and bio-polymers from renewable resources
• Carried out organic reactions followed by purification and characterization of compounds by NMR, FTIR and Mass spectroscopy
• Collected, interpreted and analyzed data of HPLC, GC, GPC, NMR, FTIR and Mass spectroscopy, DSC, TGA, DMA and Texture analyzer
• Presented research results in scientific international conferences and group meetings with industry partners and prepared and revised of three manuscripts for publishing on vegetable oil based biomaterials
• Supervised and assisted three graduate students in planning their project experiments and writing scientific manuscripts and thesis
• Carried out organic reactions followed by purification and characterization of compounds by NMR, FTIR and Mass spectroscopy
• Collected, interpreted and analyzed data of HPLC, GC, GPC, NMR, FTIR and Mass spectroscopy, DSC, TGA, DMA and Texture analyzer
• Presented research results in scientific international conferences and group meetings with industry partners and prepared and revised of three manuscripts for publishing on vegetable oil based biomaterials
• Supervised and assisted three graduate students in planning their project experiments and writing scientific manuscripts and thesis
Postdoctoral Research associate
University of Alberta
• Proposed the synthesis route of biobased Diisocyanates from Oleic acid and prepared thermosetting and thermoplastic polyurethanes entirely from biobased feedstock
• Characterized various synthesised diisocyanates and polyols by GC, HPLC, NMR, FTIR and Mass spectroscopy
• Identified and investigated the polymers’ physical and mechanical properties by GPC, DSC, TGA, DMA and Texture analyzer to characterize the physical properties of lipid-based polymers
• Prepared three scientific papers and revised based on supervisor and reviewers comments
• Characterized various synthesised diisocyanates and polyols by GC, HPLC, NMR, FTIR and Mass spectroscopy
• Identified and investigated the polymers’ physical and mechanical properties by GPC, DSC, TGA, DMA and Texture analyzer to characterize the physical properties of lipid-based polymers
• Prepared three scientific papers and revised based on supervisor and reviewers comments
Research Assistant
Uppsala University
• Collected and analysed all the data from NMR, HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS
• Prepared and revised the manuscript to be published in chemistry journals
• Proposed the novel organocatalytic methodology for the synthesis of chiral benzopyranes for which the published paper was awarded as the most cited paper in Tetrahedron Asymmetry journal Synthesised organocatalysts from amino acids followed by purification and characterization using LC-MS and NMR spectroscopy
• Performed the application of organocatalysts in asymmetric organic reactions and separation of enantiomers with chiral HPLC
• Prepared and revised the manuscript to be published in chemistry journals
• Proposed the novel organocatalytic methodology for the synthesis of chiral benzopyranes for which the published paper was awarded as the most cited paper in Tetrahedron Asymmetry journal Synthesised organocatalysts from amino acids followed by purification and characterization using LC-MS and NMR spectroscopy
• Performed the application of organocatalysts in asymmetric organic reactions and separation of enantiomers with chiral HPLC
Laboratory manager/Chemist
Chemistry & Toxicology Lab
• Managed a group of 12 employees including analytical chemist, technicians and interns
• Revised and updated SOPs and prepared formal reports of the suspected sample’s analysis for relevant customers
• Arranged and participated in technical training of new hires and interns and provided technical advice to the colleagues based on day-to-day operations
• Optimized staff schedules and coordinated the workflow, equipment maintenance and supplies inventory to minimize down the time and allow the laboratory met deadlines
• Extracted biological samples such as urine and blood followed by TLC analysis based on SOPs to determine the presence of alkaloids such as morphine and codeine as a proof addiction to drug. Analyzed alkaloids such as morphine, codeine and heroin from opium and suspected solid samples of crime scene by TLC and HPLC and sent the result to courts in order to the judges to determine the quantity and quality of accuser’s charge
• Identified methadone, amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine in samples from crime scene by HPLC
• Revised and updated SOPs and prepared formal reports of the suspected sample’s analysis for relevant customers
• Arranged and participated in technical training of new hires and interns and provided technical advice to the colleagues based on day-to-day operations
• Optimized staff schedules and coordinated the workflow, equipment maintenance and supplies inventory to minimize down the time and allow the laboratory met deadlines
• Extracted biological samples such as urine and blood followed by TLC analysis based on SOPs to determine the presence of alkaloids such as morphine and codeine as a proof addiction to drug. Analyzed alkaloids such as morphine, codeine and heroin from opium and suspected solid samples of crime scene by TLC and HPLC and sent the result to courts in order to the judges to determine the quantity and quality of accuser’s charge
• Identified methadone, amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine in samples from crime scene by HPLC
Teaching Assistant
Sharif University of Technology
• Performed of teaching assistant of Organic Qualitative Analysis and Organic chemistry I & II Laboratory
• Delivered tutorial sessions of Organic chemistry II
• Supervised more than one hundred undergraduate students’ lab work including safety advice and procedure demonstrating. Evaluated students by lab reports and quiz results
• Delivered tutorial sessions of Organic chemistry II
• Supervised more than one hundred undergraduate students’ lab work including safety advice and procedure demonstrating. Evaluated students by lab reports and quiz results
Courses
Independent Coursework
- Medicinal chemistry - The Molecular Basis of Drug Discovery, online course, Davidson College, April 2014
- Principle of Written English, online course, University of California, Berkeley, Feb 2014
- Biohazardous Material and Biosafety training, online certificate, Jan.2015
- First aid training, Trent University, October 2012
- WHIMS training, online certificate, Feb. 2015
- Technolgy for Biobased Product, online course, University of Delft, Netherland, Dec. 2014
- Concept mapping: A technique to promote student understanding, Trent University, Feb 2014
- Instructional Skills Workshop, online course, University of Calgary, Feb 2013
- Who is your customer, online course, MIT, May 2014
Honors & Awards
Most cited paper
Tetrahedron Asymmetry
Bright talent Scholarship holder
Sharif University of Technology
Swedish Institute Scholarship holder
Swedish Institute
First- ranked M.Sc. student of Chemistry
Tarbiat Modaress University
Third- ranked B.Sc. student in Chemistry
Shahid Beheshti University
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Opportunities Leila is looking for:
- Skills-based volunteering (pro bono consulting)
publications
Enhancement of thermal stability, strength and extensibility of lipid-based polyurethanes with cellulose-based nanofibers
Polymer Degradation and Stability 10/2012; 97(10):1970–1978.
Synthesis and physical properties of lipid-based poly(ester-urethane)s, I: Effect of varying polyester segment length
Polymer. 08/2012; 53(17):3762–3771
Controlling Product Composition of Metathesized Triolein by Reaction Concentrations
J Am Oil Chem Soc (2012) 89:2077–2089
Novel long chain unsaturated diisocyanate from fatty acid: Synthesis, characterization, and application in bio‐based polyurethane
Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry 06/2010; 48(15):3302 - 3310
Functional thermoplastics from linear diols and diisocyanates produced entirely from renewable lipid sources
Biomacromolecules 03/2010; 11(4):911-8
Fatty acid-derived diisocyanate and biobased polyurethane produced from vegetable oil: synthesis, polymerization, and characterization
Biomacromolecules 04/2009; 10(4):884-91
Synthesis and application of novel imidazole and 1 H-tetrazolic acid containing catalysts in enantioselective organocatalyzed Diels–Alder reactions
Tetrahedron Asymmetry 01/2009; 20(16):1871-1876
An efficient synthesis of fused polycyclic indole derivatives via Aldol-Hetero Diels-Alder reaction of α,β-Unsaturated Thio-oxindoles with various dienophiles
Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society 8(1) 2011, 265-271.
A tandem Aldol-Diels-Alder reaction accelerated in water: An approach to the Catalyst-Free One-Pot synthesis of spiro Thio-Oxindoles
Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society 7(3), 2010, 781-790
A novel synthesis of some 2‐imino‐4‐thiazolidinone derivatives
Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 03/2009; 44(1):35 - 38
A new eco-friendly and efficient mesoporous solid acid catalyst for the alkylation of phenols and naphthols under microwave irradiation and solvent-free conditions
Scientia Iranica 01/2009; 16(2 C):81-88
A New Imidazole‐Containing Imidazolidinone Catalyst for Organocatalyzed Asymmetric Conjugate Addition of Nitroalkanes to Aldehydes
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis 03/2007; 349(4‐5):740 - 748
Organocatalytic synthesis of chiral benzopyrans
Tetrahedron Asymmetry 01/2006; 17(12):1763-1767
1,9′-Dimethyl-2′,4′-diphenyl-4′,9′-dihydro-2′H-spiro[indoline-3,3′-thiopyrano[2,3-b]indole]-2-thione
Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online 03/2007; 63(3)
Microwave-Assisted Conversion of Nitriles to Thioamides in Solvent-Free Condition
SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS Vol. 33, No. 24, pp. 4279–4284, 2003
Vinyltriphenylphosphonium Salt Mediated Serendipitous Synthesis of Aryliminophosphoranes
Tetrahedron 58 (2002) 7213–7219
Vinyltriphenylphosphonium salt mediated synthesis of 1,4-benzoxazine and coumarin derivatives
Tetrahedron 58 (2002) 6895–6899
Vinyltriphenylphosphonium salt mediated synthesis of functionalized coumarins
Tetrahedron 57 (2001) 7537-7540
Education
University of Alberta
Post-doctoral fellow; Mentor: Suresh S. Narine
Research Focus: Synthesis and purification of fatty acid-derived diisocyanates from oleic acid via Curtius rearrangement followed by their application in the synthesis of biobased thermosetting and thermoplastic polyurethanes.
Research Focus: Synthesis and purification of fatty acid-derived diisocyanates from oleic acid via Curtius rearrangement followed by their application in the synthesis of biobased thermosetting and thermoplastic polyurethanes.
Sharif University of Technology
Ph.D, Organic Chemistry
Supervisors: Firouz Matloubi Moghaddam, Per I. Arvidsson
Application of Organocatalysts and Microwave irradiation in organic synthesis
Application of Organocatalysts and Microwave irradiation in organic synthesis
Tarbiat Modares University
M.Sc, Organic Chemistry
Supervisor: Issa Yavari
Thesis: Synthesis of Coumarins from polyhydroxybenzens
Thesis: Synthesis of Coumarins from polyhydroxybenzens
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Certificate, International Biotechnology Technologist Professionals
Some courses: Instrumentation; Protein chemistry; Biotech Lab management; Health and Safety; Regulatory affairs, Understanding Biotechnology I, II
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Dr. Leila Hojabri
Broujerd, Iran
Research Associate
Broujerd, Iran
Research Associate
B.Sc. (Pure Chemistry), Shahid Beheshti. Tehran, Iran
M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry), Tarbiat Modarres University. Tehran, Iran
Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), Sharif University of Technology. Tehran, Iran
As an organic
chemist, Dr. Leila Hojabri synthesizes biomaterials from agricultural
sources – making products that are much “greener” than those from
petroleum-based materials.
Dr. Hojabri is excited
about the great potential of these materials to help make a more
environmentally sustainable society. She would like to further explore
synthesizing lubricants and waxes from lipid.
Dr. Hojabri is delighted to be able to work in such satisfying
collaboration with other researchers in the group, and challenges
herself to stay as up-to-date as possible on developments in her field
in order to bring as much knowledge as possible to these collaborations.
She really enjoys the opportunity to exchange information with the
other researchers, and finds the process helps her to understand and
appreciate her colleagues’ fields of inquiry.With a firm commitment to both the environmental sciences and interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Hojabri is excited, too, by the great potential for this kind of broad-reaching, world-changing research at Trent.
Coming from two years at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Dr. Hojabri finds Peterborough a green, beautiful and relatively peaceful place. As of her first fall in Ontario, she even likes the weather.
After amazing visits to Niagara Falls, Jasper and Banff, Leila and her family crave more travel. Next up: la belle province, Quebec.
Dr. Leila Hojabri
Broujerd, Iran
Research Associate
Broujerd, Iran
Research Associate
B.Sc. (Pure Chemistry), Shahid Beheshti. Tehran, Iran
M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry), Tarbiat Modarres University. Tehran, Iran
Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), Sharif University of Technology. Tehran, Iran
As an organic
chemist, Dr. Leila Hojabri synthesizes biomaterials from agricultural
sources – making products that are much “greener” than those from
petroleum-based materials.
Dr. Hojabri is excited
about the great potential of these materials to help make a more
environmentally sustainable society. She would like to further explore
synthesizing lubricants and waxes from lipid.
Dr. Hojabri is delighted to be able to work in such satisfying
collaboration with other researchers in the group, and challenges
herself to stay as up-to-date as possible on developments in her field
in order to bring as much knowledge as possible to these collaborations.
She really enjoys the opportunity to exchange information with the
other researchers, and finds the process helps her to understand and
appreciate her colleagues’ fields of inquiry.With a firm commitment to both the environmental sciences and interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Hojabri is excited, too, by the great potential for this kind of broad-reaching, world-changing research at Trent.
Coming from two years at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Dr. Hojabri finds Peterborough a green, beautiful and relatively peaceful place. As of her first fall in Ontario, she even likes the weather.
After amazing visits to Niagara Falls, Jasper and Banff, Leila and her family crave more travel. Next up: la belle province, Quebec.
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