Jasveer User

Conducted advanced research in quantum chemistry and machine learning applications, developing novel algorithms for predicting chemical reaction mechanisms. Collaborated with experimental groups to validate theoretical predictions and supervised graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Led computational chemistry initiatives for AI-driven drug discovery, managing a $2M+ annual research budget. Developed machine learning models for molecular property prediction, achieving 92% accuracy in ADMET prediction, and created comprehensive chemical datasets with 1M+ molecular structures for training large language models.

Developed quantum computing algorithms for molecular simulation, implementing variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) methods for small molecules. Collaborated with the quantum computing team to optimize quantum circuits and published papers on quantum algorithms for chemistry applications.

Taught Physical Chemistry (CHEM 173) to over 120 undergraduate students per semester, developing innovative problem sets focusing on computational approaches. Created online learning modules for quantum chemistry concepts and mentored struggling students through individual tutoring sessions.

Conducted dissertation research on machine learning applications in catalysis, developing computational models for predicting catalyst performance with 95% accuracy. Created training datasets of 500,000+ quantum chemical calculations and designed challenging problem sets for benchmarking AI systems in chemistry.

Conducted over three years of independent research in materials chemistry, synthesizing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas storage applications. Characterized materials using X-ray diffraction, NMR, and gas adsorption techniques, and co-authored three peer-reviewed publications.

Activities and societies: Graduate Student Council (Chemistry Department Representative), Stanford AI for Science Initiative (Co-founder), American Chemical Society Graduate Student Symposium (Organizer), Women in STEM Mentorship Program (Mentor)

Developed novel machine learning models for predicting chemical reaction outcomes with 94% accuracy. Created comprehensive datasets of 50,000+ quantum chemical calculations for AI training. Published 15 peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals (Nature Chemistry, JACS, PNAS).

Grade: MIT Chemistry Department Excellence Award (2018), Graduate Research Fellowship (2016-2018), Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2017)

Activities and societies: MIT Chemistry Graduate Society (Vice President), Teaching Assistant for Physical Chemistry (5.61), MIT Energy Initiative (Research Associate)

Developed computational models for solar energy conversion materials. Collaborated with experimental groups to validate theoretical predictions. Published 6 first-author papers in Journal of Physical Chemistry.

Grade: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (2015), Goldwater Scholarship Recipient (2014), Dean's List (2012-2016), Outstanding Chemistry Student Award (2016), Mathematics Department Honors (2016), Virginia Merit Scholarship (2012-2016), Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society (2015), Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society (2015)

Activities and societies: American Chemical Society Student Chapter (President, 2014-2016), Undergraduate Research Program (2013-2016), Chemistry Tutoring Program (Head Tutor, 2015-2016), Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society (Secretary), Virginia Mathematics Competition Team (Member), Society of Physics Students (Member)

Conducted 3+ years of independent research in materials chemistry. Synthesized novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas storage applications. Co-authored 3 peer-reviewed publications.

Grade: Valedictorian, National Merit Scholar (2012), Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist (2012), USA Chemistry Olympiad National Qualifier (2011, 2012), USAMO Qualifier (2011, 2012), AP Scholar with National Distinction (2012), Presidential Scholar Nominee (2012), Thomas Jefferson Distinguished Graduate Award (2012), Virginia Governor's STEM Scholar (2012)

Activities and societies: Science Olympiad Team (Captain, 2010-2012), Chemistry Club (President, 2011-2012), Math Honor Society (Vice President), National Honor Society (Member), Academic Quiz Bowl Team (Co-Captain), Science Research Program (Participant), Peer Tutoring Program (Chemistry/Math Tutor)

Led the Science Olympiad team to 3 consecutive state championships. Organized lab demonstrations and competitions as President of the Chemistry Club. Maintained a 4.0 GPA with extensive community service as a National Honor Society member.