Daniela Sayah
Chapel Hill
Summary
Focused graduate student currently pursuing PhD in Chemistry, with strong background in academic inquiry and data analysis. Skilled in experimental design, technical writing, and data synthesis and analysis. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic research environments. Reliable and results-driven with focus on impactful contributions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Chem 101L: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I
Graduate Research Assistant
American University of Beirut
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Advisor: Dr. Tarek Ghaddar
- Long-Term Stable Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: Aqueous and Organic Based Electrolyte Systems.
- Preparation and Testing the Performance of Novel New Copper in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
American University of Beirut
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Chem 211: Organic Chemistry I recitation classes
- Chem 212: Organic Chemistry II recitation classes
- Chem 101: General Chemistry Laboratory I. (Fall 2021)
- Chem 220: Physical Chemistry Laboratory. (Spring 2022 and 2023)
- Chem 210: Organic Laboratory for Non-Majors. (Summer 2022, Fall 2022, 2023, and Spring 2024)
- Chem 209: Introductory Organic Laboratory (Summer 2023)
Education
PhD - Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2029
MS - Chemistry
American University of Beirut
08.2023
BS - Chemistry
Lebanese University, Fanar
01.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Academic presentations
- Self-directed and motivated
LANGUAGES
English: listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
French: listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Arabic: Native language.
Awards
- The Graduate Fellowship and Assistantship Program (GFAP), AUB
- The Makhlouf Haddadin Award for Outstanding Graduate Student, 2024, AUB
Courses and Trainings
Courses:
- Chem 465: Mechanisms of Organic and Inorganic Reactions
- Chem 451: Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry
- Chem 452: Electronic Structure of Transition Metal Complexes
- Chem 453: Organometallic Chemistry
- Chem 758: Introduction to Chemical Crystallography
Trainings:
- Chem 701: Introduction to Laboratory Safety
Scientific Publications
1) Sayah, D.; Ghaddar, T. H. Investigation of Ethylisopropyl Sulfone Medium with a Copper-Based Redox Electrolyte for Ambient Light Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Achieving High Efficiency and Enduring Long-Term Stability. ACS Applied Energy Materials 2023, 6 (23), 11924-11933.
2) Sayah, D.; Ghaddar, T.H. A Copper-based Aqueous Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell: Seeking a Sustainable and Long-Term Stable Device. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2024.
3) Sayah, D.; Ghaddar, T.H. Testing Novel Copper-Based Electrolyte Systems for High Efficiency Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, in press.
Other
- Hobbies: Cooking, sports, and music
- Citizenship: Lebanese
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
American University of Beirut
08.2021 - 07.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
American University of Beirut
08.2021 - 07.2024
MS - Chemistry
American University of Beirut
BS - Chemistry
Lebanese University, Fanar
PhD - Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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