Angela Ding

Biomedical science Honours student, working alongside Professor Shyamal Das and Dr Prakash Khadka, implemented a self-designed drug formulation experiment aiming to improve the solubility of disulfiram

• Paper review and write-ups on improving solubility
• Spray-drying formulation and spray dryer operation in GMP level lab
• Operating and analysing with UV-Vis, HPLC, FTIR, DSC and TGA
• Analysing XRD characterisation data

Papers: PSCI201 Organic Chemistry, PSCI304 Drug Formulation

• Skills required including: adjusting the condition and safety of conducting during multiple chemistry reactions, and operating UV-Vis, FTIR, DSC, HPLC
• Providing teaching assistance in undergraduate practical laboratories, ensuring smooth operation and enhancing student learning
• Adapted to different student emergencies and laboratory scenarios
• Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in the lab

Working alongside Professor Shyamal Das and everyone in Das Lab, carried out a self-designed indomethacin mixing experiment

• Gathering data for analysis and short result write-ups
• Labelling, recording and storing new purchases in the lab
• Labelling and discarding lab wastes
• Writing short manual summaries for new equipments in the lab

• Facilitating student learning by helping students with disabilities to catch up on missed coursework or engage with coursework at their own pace
• Guiding students towards finding answers, fostering critical thinking and independent learning
• Enhanced my ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly and effectively
• Received positive feedback from students for creating a supportive and effective learning environment

• Assisted students having difficulty taking notes in class
• Required attention to detail and time management skills to provide accurate notes in a timely fashion
• Providing comprehensive and concise lecture notes within a tight timeframe

• Representing the student voice at department meetings
• Selected based on academic performance and contribution to class
• Gathering feedback from students and producing a clear and concise summary to communicate feedback to lecturers