Esther Olonimoyo, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Maryland College Park, Postdoctoral/Industry Positions
ESTHER OLONIMOYO, University of Maryland
Abstract Number: 640
Working Group: Meet the Job Seekers
Abstract
I am a fourth-year doctoral candidate at University of Maryland, College Park conducting research in the Environmental Aerosol Research Lab under the guidance of Dr. Akua Asa-Awuku. In general, my research expertise is in aerosol chemistry and the impacts of pollutants on soil, water, and air environments.
Technical Qualifications:
In my Ph.D. research, I employ chemistry analytical techniques and meteorological modeling tools to bridge the gap between real-time atmospheric measurements and climate model predictions. Specifically, the chapters of my research thesis discuss HPLC-PDA method development and optimization for organic acids quantification, field sampling and measurements, and controlled biomass burning laboratory studies. My undergraduate research experience included field experiments to determine the impacts of wastewater from a power plant on the soil and water environments. I also have studied the impacts of COVID-19 facemasks on incinerated solid wastes.
Unique Skillsets:
Technical: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography – Photodiode Array Detector (HPLC-PDA), Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS/MS), Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)
Others: Data analysis, Research, Written and Spoken Communication, Project Management
Employment Interests:
I am excited to continue my passion for aerosol and environmental research. I am open to several topics but have a keen interest in biomass burning, African Air quality, and subsequent impacts on international research and policy.
I am open to postdoctoral and research scientist positions at institutions (non-academic, government, or industrial). I am also interested in Environmental consulting roles. By leveraging my technical expertise and training, I hope to offer practical solutions to global environmental sustainability issues.