Leo Folifac
Research Assistance
Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience in performing laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review and reporting. Specializes in Nano Chemistry and water treatment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
CPUT, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries for presentation purposes, making findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
Research Assistant
Environmental Nano Science Research Group (ENS)
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
Process Technician
Athlone Waste Water Treatment
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment for potential integration into existing processes, increasing overall efficiency.
- Set up, calibrated and operated engineering equipment.
- Completed about three projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Interpreted results of tests and drafted reports of findings.
Education
Ph.D. - Water Treatment And Nano Particles
12.2023 - 12.2023
Masters of Engineering - Synthesis of Zeolites
11.2018 - 11.2018
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Chemical Engineering
07.2014 - 07.2014
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
12.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Research Paper Writing
Data Analysis
Research design
Laboratory Operations
Accomplishments
- Trained five undergraduate students on laboratory techniques and research fundamentals.
- Collaborated with a team of ten in the development of optimizing high density sludge process for maximum value recovery from acid mine drainage.
- Wrote two articles published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research (10.1007/s11356-024-33739-3) and the Journal of the American Chemical Society (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c01846)
References
T V Ojumu PhD Chemical Engineering (UCT)
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Tell: +27 (0) 21 460 3163
Timeline
Research Assistant - CPUT, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
03.2024 - 08.2024
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Ph.D., Water Treatment And Nano Particles
12.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant - Environmental Nano Science Research Group (ENS)
02.2021 - 02.2023
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Masters of Engineering, Synthesis of Zeolites
11.2018 - 11.2018
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Baccalaureus Technologiae , Chemical Engineering
07.2014 - 07.2014
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - National Diploma, Chemical Engineering
12.2012 - 12.2012
Process Technician - Athlone Waste Water Treatment
03.2011 - 11.2011