Ryuichi Fukuda
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly motivated individual trained in the field of battery chemistry and electrochemical synthesis. Also familiar with the use of enzymes in electrochemical settings. A hardworking, poised and determined Ph.D. student promoting well-developed skills in interfacing with scientists, experiment reporting, and documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Worker
University Of Southern California, USC
06.2022 - Current
- 2nd year Ph.D. student
Undergraduate Researcher
University Of Southern California, USC
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Research supervised by USC's Loker Hydrocarbon Institute Co-Director Professor Sri Narayan.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing as result of hands-on work and training through NSF funded Chemistry Pre-summer and Summer REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program.
- Conducted laboratory experiments on electroenzymatic reduction of carbon dioxide using potentiostatic methods after thorough planning and research, presenting slides and poster on results.
- Performed cross-linking enzyme immobilization to improve stability and reusability in electrochemical experiments.
- Assembled and analyzed lithium-sulfur and high voltage lithium-ion coin cell batteries.
- Developed executable programs for easily processing and plotting large-sized data in Python, including impedance fitting.
- Performed literature review and data analysis for electrochemical fixation of ammonia.
- Received training and gained experience with HNMR, UV-vis spectroscopy, glovebox operation.
- Participated in weekly meetings with research group members to discuss research projects and recently published literature on topics of interest, gaining insight into water hydrolysis for hydrogen production, redox flow cell batteries, electrochemical iron deposition, conductive polymer materials for Li-ion and LiS batteries, and X-ray crystallography.
Academic Peer Tutor Leader
Keio Academy Of New York
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for students in need of extra help.
- Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in high school chemistry and biology, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
- Organized meetings with peer tutors to more effectively utilize human resources
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2027
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Computing Specialization
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2022
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Python, C, SQL, Matlab, Git
- Avogadro/IQMol GUI QCHEM6
- Glovebox operation
- Data collection and analysis
- Experiment planning and design
- MS Office
- Proficiency with BioLogic, VersaStat, Pine potentiostats
- Verbal and written communication
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Leadership
- Flexible and adaptable
- Independent research
Affiliations
- American Chemical Society
- Students for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science
- The Electrochemical Society
- Tau Sigma National Honor Society
- National Honor Society
Extracurriculars
- SACNAS Community Outreach Program Member [Oct 2022 - ]
- Pasadena City College Chemistry Club (ACS Student Chapter) Board Member and President [Sep 2018 - Jun 2020]
- Exploring Your Universe Science Fair at UCLA, Demo Lab Volunteer [Oct 2020]
- University of Hawaii Manoa Fall Semester Visitation Program Scholar [Sep 2016 - Dec 2016]
Timeline
Graduate Student Worker
University Of Southern California, USC
06.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
University Of Southern California, USC
12.2018 - 09.2020
Academic Peer Tutor Leader
Keio Academy Of New York
09.2014 - 06.2016
Ph.D. in Chemistry
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Computing Specialization
University of California - Los Angeles
Pasadena City College
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