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Muralidhara Thimmaiah

@muralidharathimmaiah

Chemistry instructor at University of Washington-Bothell who teaches organic chemistry and researches catalytic synthesis.

United States

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At University of Washington-Bothell, I teach organic chemistry and chemistry laboratories, including organic and general chemistry courses. I have taught there since 2013.

My research has included synthesizing and characterizing benzoferrocenyl chiral ligands, developing a microwave-assisted method for synthesizing imines, and studying asymmetric organic synthesis using metal-organic frameworks. I also have experience in multi-step synthesis, organometallic chemistry, and analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Instructor for Organic Chemistry

Current

University of Washington Bothell

Sep 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)

Instructed organic chemistry and general chemistry courses and laboratories, covering multiple terms from Fall 2013 to Fall 2025.

Organic Chemistry Chemistry Laboratory Instruction Curriculum Development

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Texas at San Antonio

Feb 2012 - Jan 2013 (11 months)

Conducted postdoctoral research in asymmetric organic synthesis using metal organic frameworks.

Asymmetric Synthesis Metal Organic Frameworks Organic Chemistry

Assistant Professor

SRM University

Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 (6 months)

Served as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, teaching chemistry courses.

Chemistry Instruction Engineering Education

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Oregon State University

Mar 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 9 months)

Synthesized analogues of biologically active natural and unnatural amino acids and contributed to SAR studies for a USDA-funded project.

Synthetic Chemistry Amino Acid SAR Analysis

Teaching Assistant

Michigan Technological University

Aug 2002 - Feb 2008 (5 years 6 months)

Taught organic chemistry labs for five years, instructed first-year and introductory chemistry, and trained graduate teaching assistants.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Instruction Mentorship GC MS NMR HPLC FTIR

Lecturer in Chemistry

Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College

Jun 1993 - Jun 2002 (9 years)

Taught lectures and labs in organic, general, biochemistry, and physical chemistry for undergraduate students, and guided students in posters, seminars, and science fairs.

Chemistry Instruction Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Mentorship

Lecturer in Chemistry

Maharani's Science College

Jun 1987 - May 1993 (5 years 11 months)

Taught lectures and labs in organic, general, biochemistry, and physical chemistry for undergraduate students, and proctored and graded student performance.

Chemistry Instruction Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physical Chemistry