Nadesh Kwakye

• Design personalized study plans and provide instruction in critical reading, writing, chemsitry, and math
• Administer diagnostic tests, track progress, and adjust lessons accordingly
• Guide students on test-taking strategies and offer support with college applications

• Planned and prepared budgets for the enterprise
• Supervised labor management and payroll
• Managed procurement and sales of wood/timber
• Supervised wood processing operations and maintained processing machinery
• Provided expert advice on material selection for specific structural applications

Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Research Assistant

• Synthesized and characterized novel drug delivery platforms, including chitosan/zeolite and chitosan/magnetite composites, showcasing proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
• Employed precision instrumentation and analytical tools, such as SEM, XRD, FTIR, EDS, and UV-Vis Spectroscopy, to meticulously analyze and assess the structural and functional properties of developed nanocarriers
• Executed meticulous drug loading procedures onto nanocarriers, ensuring reproducibility and reliability in experimental outcomes
• Conducted in-depth cumulative drug release studies, leveraging laboratory expertise to monitor and analyze drug release kinetics and behavior
• Collaborated closely with research teams to develop and implement experimental protocols, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills
• Played a pivotal role in data analysis and interpretation, contributing to the preparation of research manuscripts and presentations for publication and conferences

Teaching Assistant

• Organized after-class tutorials to discuss challenging concepts and calculations with a class of over 170 students, provided advice on effective study tips for students, and also held one-on-one and small group tutorials for students with special needs to ensure the entire class was on the same page for the following courses: MTEN 208: ELECTRICAL, OPTICAL, AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS & MTEN 311 : SOLID STATE TECHNOLOGY
• Graded class assignments and quizzes, provided constructive feedback and maintained student records
• Assisted final-year undergraduate students in my supervisor's research team with research and thesis preparation
• Invigilated during examinations, ensuring adherence to academic integrity and examination protocols

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

• Assisted in the synthesis of chitosan nanoparticles from crab shells
• Characterized sample using XRD, FTIR, and EDS
• Department of Materials Science and Engineering