JACOB WATTS
@jacobwatts1
Innovative chemistry professional with expertise in AI model evaluation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an innovative chemistry professional with over five years of experience in advanced chemical research and applications. My journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where I graduated with First-Class Honors and conducted a capstone project on photocatalysis in environmental remediation. I further honed my expertise with a Master of Science in Chemistry from Stanford University, where I published three peer-reviewed papers and received the ACS Award for Outstanding Research in Catalysis.
Currently, I serve as a Senior Research Chemist at ChemTech Solutions, where I have successfully led cross-functional teams to apply computational chemistry, achieving a 25% increase in process efficiency and a 30% reduction in costs. My passion for education has also led me to work as a freelance chemistry educator, where I design advanced-level courses and create detailed evaluation rubrics for scientific problem-solving tasks. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my knowledge and analytical skills to contribute to the improvement of generative AI models through domain-specific expertise.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Research Chemist
ChemTech Solutions
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Conducted advanced research in catalytic systems, achieving a 25% increase in process efficiency for chemical manufacturing. Led cross-functional teams to apply computational chemistry for solving industrial challenges, reducing costs by 30%. Developed training materials and guidelines for junior researchers, enhancing lab productivity and knowledge sharing.
Freelance Chemistry Educator
Self-Employed
Jun 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Designed and delivered advanced-level chemistry courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Created detailed rubrics and scoring criteria to evaluate complex scientific problem-solving tasks. Provided feedback on student’s research projects, improving their understanding and presentation skills.
Research Assistant
Stanford University
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted in the synthesis and characterization of novel catalysts for green chemistry applications. Analyzed complex datasets and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on catalytic mechanisms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUStanford University
Master of Science, Chemistry
2015 - 2017
Conducted advanced research in catalytic pathways in green chemistry applications, culminating in a thesis that contributed to the field. Published 3 peer-reviewed papers in journals including Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews.
MTMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
2011 - 2015
Grade: First-Class Honors
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with First-Class Honors. Conducted a capstone project on photocatalysis in environmental remediation and was a member of the Australian Chemistry Society’s Student Chapter.
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Location
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