Team

Co-Founder

Hossein Maleki has a robust background in analytical chemistry, he brings extensive expertise in supporting the characterization and detection of synthesized chemicals. He is proficient in the utilization of advanced instruments such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS). His analytical skills extend to precise identification, quantification, and structural elucidation of compounds, ensuring the integrity and quality of synthesized materials. Having navigated diverse projects, he possesses a keen understanding of tailoring analytical methodologies to specific research needs.    

Skills and Expertise:

  • Analytical Techniques: Expertise in various analytical techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS).

  • Method Development: Proven ability to develop and optimize analytical methods for the effective characterization of synthesized chemicals, ensuring precision and accuracy.

  • Instrumentation: Proficient in operating and maintaining a range of analytical instruments, including HPLC, LC-MS, and other relevant tools used for chemical analysis.

  • Data Analysis: Strong data analysis skills, including the interpretation of chromatograms, mass spectra, and other analytical data to draw meaningful conclusions from experimental results.

  • Laboratory Techniques: Proficient in various laboratory techniques related to sample preparation, extraction, and purification to optimize analytical processes. 

Education:

  • Postdoc, Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill                

  • Postdoc, Analytical Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • PhD, Analytical Chemistry, West Virginia University 

 


Co-Founder

Amir Mirzanejad is a distinguished computational chemistry consultant. He has been a driving force in the field, with a research focus on using features of the potential energy surface as new tools for discoveries in chemical reactions. His expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines in chemistry from theoretical studies of heterogeneous catalytic reaction mechanisms over single crystal surfaces to quantum mechanical study of organic reactions. His expertise extends to utilizing electronic structure methods for solving chemical problems and coding. 

Skills and Expertise:

  • Quantum Chemistry: Leveraging quantum mechanical principles to accurately model molecular interactions and properties using single- and multi-reference density functional and wavefunction methods.

  • Molecular Dynamics Simulations: Simulating the movement and behavior of molecules over time to predict their dynamic behavior.

  • Biological Activity Prediction: Predicting the biological effects of chemicals, crucial in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors. 

Education:

  • Postdoc, Chemistry, Penn State University. 

  • PhD, Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno.

 


Co-Founder

Ingrid Barbosa-Farias