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Jessica L. Amorim, MSc.in Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemist / Research Scientist
JESSICA LIMA AMORIM, University of Alberta
Abstract Number: 579
Working Group: Meet the Job Seekers
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My name is Jessica Lima Amorim and I am currently in my second year of the master’s program in analytical chemistry at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. I completed my B.S. in Chemistry in 2017 at Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo in Brazil. During my undergraduate studies, I investigated the properties of petroleum when exposed to weathering processes, focusing on the behavior of asphaltenes present in the oil. In 2014-2015 I had an opportunity to study at University of South Carolina as an exchange student for 1 year and, after an amazing experience at USC, I decided to pursue grad school in North America. In 2018 I was offered an opportunity for a master's degree at UofAlberta under supervision of Dr. Ran Zhao. My current research focuses on the fundamental understanding of the aqueous-phase processing of water-soluble organic compounds taking place in clouds and fogs. As I finish my master’s degree I will be looking for job opportunities in analytical chemistry industries, considering my knowledge and experience with analytical techniques. I am particularly interested in the chemistry of aerosol emissions from vaping products. With the recent and ongoing legalization of cannabis in Canada and the United States, cannabis product manufacturing has been increasing and with that the emission of aerosol particles. These particles are associated not only with the solvents used by employees during the harvesting and processing of cannabis, but also with e-cigarette emissions. I believe this area is currently under-researched considering the environmental, occupational and public health impacts these particles pose. I will be available for full-time positions starting January, 2021 for companies located within North America.