Kimberly L. Komisarek
Education
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Candidate for Master of Science in Chemistry 6/97
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Bachelor of Science with Honor in Chemistry and Literature 6/96
Experience
Graduate Teaching Fellowship - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, September 1996 - present
- supervise students in laboratory
- provide background information to students about experiments including:
- electronics
- spectroscopy
- biophysical chemistry
- thermodynamics
- physics
- grade written reports
- hold office hours to assist students with questions
Research in Chemical Education
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, January 1997 - present
- assist the general chemistry instructors with the preparation of assignments
- assist with the writing of grant proposals
- assist with in-class demonstrations
- prepare and present a lecture
- test and develop general chemistry laboratory experiments
- gather student input about the course
Lab Assistant
Clinical Micro Sensors, Pasadena, CA, June 1996 - September 1996
- perform electrochemical experiments of conducting polymer samples
- synthesis of molecular wires
Deans' Tutor
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, September 1995 - June 1996
- assist undergraduates with coursework in general chemistry and physical chemistry
Research Assistant, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, June 1993 - September 1995
- perform Atomic Force Microscopy experiments on samples of chemically patterned surfaces, micelles, and human hair
- prepare chemically patterned silicon surfaces using silanization chemistry
Customer Service Representative
Caltech Public Events, Pasadena, CA, January 1993 - May 1996
- assist customers with ticket selection and purchasing
- serve as an usher during performing arts events
- assist the Friends of Beckman Coordinator with special events
Publications
O'Connor S.D., Komisarek K.L., Baldeschwieler J.D., Atomic Force Microscopy
of Human Hair Cuticles: A Microscopic Study of Environmental Effects on Hair
Morphology, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, July 1995 105:96-9
Instrumentation and Computer Skills
Advanced experience with:
Moderate experience with:
- Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Cyclic Voltametry
- Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
- PC and Macintosh computers including standard word processors, spreadsheet, and World Wide Web programs
- Computer Programming (BASIC)
- Web Page Authoring (HTML)
Introductory experience with:
- Infrared Spectrometry
- UV-Vis Spectrometry
- Gas Chromatography
- Mass Spectrometry
Honors and Awards
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship, University of Oregon
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, California Institute of
Technology
Miscellaneous Information
- Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified
- Undergraduate Activities:
- House Vice-President
- Undergraduate Academic Standards and Honors Committee member
- Chemistry Ombudsman
- Chemistry Club
- Enjoy reading nineteenth-century literature, playing volleyball and playing the clarinet
References
References available upon request.