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Ruth Chiagoziem Ebubechukwu
Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: United States, Pennsburg General field of specialization: Chemical Sciences-
Degrees
2019 Undergraduate Chemical Sciences -
Current Research Activities
Chemical Sciences
My research focuses on synthesizing biomimetic spider silk mimics using peptide-polymer conjugation. I explore how modifying factors such as peptide sequences, lengths, and polymer conformations affects the properties of these materials, with potential applications in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability.Current profession
Current professional activities type:Higher Education StudyI am pursuing my PhD in Chemistry at Lehigh University, where my research focuses on synthesizing biomimetic silk mimics for applications in biomedical and environmental fields. In addition to my research, I serve as a teaching assistant, assisting undergraduate students in laboratory and lecture courses. I also work as a research assistant, contributing to ongoing projects within my research group, including experimental design and data analysis. My dual roles allow me to balance academic responsibilities and hands-on research experience in polymer chemistry and bioengineering.
Affiliations
American chemical SocietyNational Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical EngineersBiomedical Engineering Society
