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Douaa Satel
Biochemical Engineering Student And Research Assistant In Photocatalysis And Thin Film Lab
Tel Aviv,TA
Summary
I am currently a fourth year Biochemical Engineering student at the Technion Institute of Technology. Throughout my studies, I am also working as a research assistant at a Photocatalysis and thin Film Lab under Yaron Paz’s supervision at the Technion in the Chemical Engineering Faculty. I have additional experience in an RNA research lab under Yoav Arava’s supervision from the Biology Faculty in the Technion. I am very curious, innovative, and self-motivated student with exceptional drive and commitment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language
Work History
Research laboratory assistant
Yaron Paz
Haifa
04.2021 - Current
- Researching the role of photocatalysis in the Origin of Life
- Synthesizing DNA building blocks via reactions performed in prebiotic conditions in the presence of different catalysts
- Lab Techniques: Synthesis of catalysts, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-Ray Diffraction, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Organic Chemical Syntheses.
Research laboratory assistant
Yoav Arava
Haifa
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Researching Gene Expression Regulation at the RNA dimension
- Gained valuable knowledge and experience in researching the mechanism by which mRNA co-transports via mitochondrial target signalling in neuronal cells
- Ab Techniques: RT-PCR, Fractionation, RNA extractions, Western Blot, Confocal Microscopy Imaging, and DNA transformations.
Private Math and Physics Tutor
Self-employed
Tel Aviv
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
Education
BA - Biochemical Engineering
Technion, Institute of Technology
01.2018 - Current
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Tabeetha International School
01.2002 - 01.2017
Skills
Ability to run simulations of chemical processes on Unisim and Simulink
Great ability to use all Microsoft programs including ExcelProfessional video editing
Software
Matlab
Social Involvement and Volunteeroing
- lecturing and volunteering at a Harvard-MIT cardiology peace-program, “the Nir School of the Heart”. I participated in the program for two years as a student.
The program included:
- Extensive Lessons in the field of cardiology: pathology and treatment.
- Visited hospitals and learnt clinical scientific methods
- Visited a catheter factory where we learnt about the physical and chemical properties of catheters
- Gave lectures to students on diseases of the conduction system of the heart and hypertension.
- Volunteered as a medical clown in Health Care Centre for 6 months after undergoing a short course.
- Volunteered at a Children’s Healthcare Centre by aiding nurses.
- Participated in The Model International Criminal Court (MICC)
- Participated in The Model UN (MUN) multiple times.
- Was previously a member of the football team.
- Founded the “Science Club” in high school.
- Volunteer annually during the Jewish holidays. Uniting families in need and the elderly to a beautifully intimate “Hag” meal to support those in need.
Timeline
Research laboratory assistant
Yaron Paz
04.2021 - Current
Research laboratory assistant
Yoav Arava
08.2020 - 09.2021
BA - Biochemical Engineering
Technion, Institute of Technology
01.2018 - Current
Private Math and Physics Tutor
Self-employed
09.2017 - 06.2018
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Tabeetha International School
01.2002 - 01.2017