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Aarti Devi

Northridge

Summary

Ph.D./M.Sc. in Chemistry with strong expertise in both academic teaching and advanced research. Experienced in teaching Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry to high school and undergraduate students while actively conducting research in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and catalysis. Skilled in simplifying complex scientific concepts and connecting theoretical chemistry with real-world applications. Passionate about mentoring students and fostering analytical thinking.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Scholar / Research Associate

  • Conducted research in nanomaterials, metal nanoclusters, catalysis, electrochemical energy systems, hydrogen evolution reaction
  • Synthesized and characterized advanced materials using spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques
  • Performed data analysis using advanced characterization tools
  • Studied structure–property relationships and catalytic performance
  • Published research articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • Presented work at national/international conferences

Teaching Assistant

INST-IISER Mohali
Mohali, Punjab, India
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Taught Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry to high school, middle school and undergraduate students
  • Explained complex topics such as thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, equilibrium, and reaction mechanisms using simplified approaches
  • Prepared students for board exams, AP Chemistry, NEET, JEE, or university-level examinations
  • Developed lesson plans, assignments, and assessment materials

CHEMISTRY SUBJECT EXPERTISE

  • Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Quantum Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry: Reaction Mechanisms, Named Reactions, Stereochemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry: Coordination Chemistry, Periodic Trends, Crystal Field Theory
  • Analytical Chemistry: Spectroscopy basics, Titrations
  • Laboratory Principles and Safety

Education

Ph.D. - Material Chemistry

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
Mohali, Punjab, India
08-2025

Master - Chemistry

Deenbandhu Chotu Ram University of Science and Technology
Murthal, Haryana, India
08-2019

Bachelors - Physics, Chemistry and Maths

University College
Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
08-2017

Skills

  • Material synthesis and purification
  • UV-Vis, FTIR, Fluorescence spectroscopy
  • Electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, EIS)
  • XPS, TEM, SEM (if applicable)
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Scientific writing and publication
  • Chem-Draw
  • Origin / Excel
  • MS Office
  • Online teaching tools (Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom)

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

INST-IISER Mohali
01.2021 - 08.2025

Research Scholar / Research Associate

Master - Chemistry

Deenbandhu Chotu Ram University of Science and Technology

Bachelors - Physics, Chemistry and Maths

University College

Ph.D. - Material Chemistry

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
Aarti Devi