Evans Kirui

Crafted high-quality prompts and evaluated AI outputs to iteratively train LLMs, improving accuracy of previously incorrect responses. Collaborated with MS and PhD chemistry fellows and used RDKit SMILES and LaTeX to generate and verify chemical structures.

Oversaw routine lab cleanup, chemical waste disposal, and documentation of safety training and audits per university guidelines. Managed inventory, SOPs, and chemical ordering to support safe and compliant laboratory operations.

Led a project designing pyrrole modifications in porphyrins and analyzed optical structure–function relationships; submitted thesis and prepared a manuscript. Presented at 3 conferences and trained 3 junior students on instrumentation and lab techniques.

Proctored the High School Chemistry Olympiad, enforced lab safety and PPE requirements, and ensured fair testing procedures during practical assessments. Monitored student conduct and reported incidents or procedural errors to organizers.

Taught General and Organic Chemistry laboratories to groups of up to 16 students, providing 9 hours/week of instruction plus 2 hours/week of office hours. Assisted with recitation, proctoring, and grading to support course delivery and student outcomes.

Directed outreach initiatives, increased membership engagement, and led donor relations to enhance resources for club programs. Oversaw executive meetings, delegated responsibilities, and fostered teamwork among leaders.

Annotated and analyzed college basketball and NBA tournament games using AI tools, maintaining high annotation quality and consistency. Communicated detailed feedback to the client to support performance improvements.

Trained AI systems to annotate American Football games via play-by-play snapshot analysis, ensuring consistent, high-quality annotations. Delivered annotated feedback to the client to inform iterative improvements.

Registered eligible voters using biometric systems, captured and verified voter data, and issued acknowledgment slips while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Assisted voters with verification and reported daily registration summaries to supervisors.

Taught Chemistry and Biology to Forms 1–3, conducted practical laboratory sessions, and prepared students for KCSE examinations. Maintained lab safety, prepared lesson plans, and provided academic guidance to students and parents.

Assisted in setting up laboratory equipment and chemicals, maintained cleanliness and safe storage, and supported teachers during practical examinations. Conducted inventory checks and coordinated minor instrument maintenance and first aid.

Activities and societies: Peer Advisor; Graduate Research Assistant; Graduate Teaching Assistant; Laboratory Safety Officer; presented research at 3 conferences; trained and mentored 3 students.

Completed a Master of Science in Chemistry at the University of Connecticut, conducted research on pyrrole modification in porphyrins, submitted a thesis and prepared a publication.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry at the University of Nairobi from May 2013 to December 2017.