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mirra mogensen

@mirramogensen

I build and optimize spectroscopy, microscopy, and chromatography systems for advanced materials and environmental analysis.

United States
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I've designed custom confocal microscopy and spectroscopy systems at UCF's Laboratory for Nanoscale Imaging and Spectroscopy, enabling nanoscale degradation mapping of nanocrystalline perovskite composites and advancing QD-LED analysis.

At Orange County Utilities Central Laboratory, I increased bromate analysis sensitivity by 30% through ion chromatography optimization and led reporting automation that reduced turnaround time by 25%. I also improved IC methods for nitrite, nitrate, and ortho-phosphate proficiency testing samples, reducing equilibrium time from days to hours.

I've also translated chemistry into inquiry-based high school instruction, increasing average unit test scores by 35%, while contributing published research in nanoscale photophysics and mentoring students in core laboratory techniques.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PS

Chemistry Instructor

Professional and Technical High School

Oct 2025 - May 2026 (7 months)

Designed an inquiry-based chemistry curriculum covering atomic, molecular, and nuclear theories, emphasizing real-world applications and societal impact. Increased average unit test scores by 35% within the first semester.

OL

Senior Environmental Analyst

Orange County Utilities Central Laboratory

Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Increased bromate analysis sensitivity by 30% through IC optimization, improving accuracy and reproducibility for EPA 300.1 compliance. Led cross-department automation of data reporting, reducing turnaround time by 25%.

UC

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Central Florida, Department of Chemistry

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Trained 45+ students in core chemistry techniques across two lab sections per semester.

LU

Graduate Researcher

Laboratory for Nanoscale Imaging and Spectroscopy, NSTC at U

Aug 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years)

Designed and operated a custom confocal microscope for photoluminescence, Raman, and time-resolved PL analysis, enabling nanoscale degradation mapping of perovskite composites. Pioneered Raman spectroscopy integration and developed SOPs.

VC

Laboratory Assistant II

Valencia College, Lake Nona Campus

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019 (9 months)

Prepared standards and materials for chemistry labs, strengthening wet chemistry skills and ensuring efficient lab operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Central Florida logoUF

University of Central Florida

Master of Science, Nanoscience Technology

2018 - 2021

MSc in Nanoscience Technology from the University of Central Florida, completed in 2021.

University of Central Florida logoUF

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

BSc in Chemistry from the University of Central Florida, completed in 2018.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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