Rabab Azizi
Ph.D in Chemistry
Zurich,ZH
Summary
Recent PhD graduate in Polymer Chemistry, eager to advance materials through a strong Master's in Applied Polymer Sciences, focused on coating formulations, adhesives, and PUR foams. Multilingual innovator fluent in 4 languages, passionate about connecting and communicating with people. Committed to joining innovative teams to leverage polymer expertise, and contribute to impactful R&D projects.
Skills
- Polyurethane chemistry
- Hydrogels
- Coating formulation
- Adhesives
- FTIR
- SEM and EDX
- Karl Fischer titration
- Tensile test
- Surface modification
- Electrospinning
- Course planning
- Teaching strategies
- Project management
- Research methodologies
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
10.2025
Master - Applied Polymer Science
01.2018
Bachelor - Applied Chemistry
10.2014
Work History
Guest lecturer
University of Zurich (UZH)
Zurich
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed lecture materials using didactic teaching methods and constructive alignment principles.
- Delivered two 90-minute lectures to master's students in business chemistry.
Teaching assistant for physical chemistry exercises
University of Zurich (UZH)
Zurich
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Facilitated tensiometry and viscometry experiments for undergraduate students.
- Evaluated student assignments and delivered timely feedback to promote improvement.
Teaching assistant for physical chemistry exercises
University of Zurich (UZH)
Zurich
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed weekly exercise preparation and correction for a group of about 20 students.
Customer consultant
Capita GmbH
Aachen
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Answered incoming customer inquiries with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
Scientific Lab Assistant
Institute of Applied Polymer Chemistry (IAP), FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences
Aachen
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Conducted study on commercial hydrogels as soil conditioners.
- Executed crop growth experiments in collaboration with Forschungszentrum Jülich.
Scientific Lab Assistant
Institute of Applied Polymer Chemistry (IAP), FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences
Aachen
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Mentored bachelor's students in core concepts of qualitative analysis.
Scientific Lab Assistant
Institute of Applied Polymer Chemistry (IAP), FH Aachen
Aachen
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Directed bachelor's students during TGA and DSC experiments.
Languages
- Arabic: Native speaker
- French: Fluent
- English: Fluent
- German: Fluent (DSH 2)
- Italian: Beginner (A1)
- Dutch: Beginner
Certification
- Didactic certificate for the Teaching Skills qualification.
- Innosuisse Business Concept Course Certificate
Accomplishments
Best Teaching Assistant Award: Physical Chemistry Lab.
Timeline
Guest lecturer - University of Zurich (UZH)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Teaching assistant for physical chemistry exercises - University of Zurich (UZH)
02.2021 - 06.2021
Teaching assistant for physical chemistry exercises - University of Zurich (UZH)
09.2019 - 01.2020
Customer consultant - Capita GmbH
07.2018 - 01.2019
Scientific Lab Assistant - Institute of Applied Polymer Chemistry (IAP), FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences
12.2016 - 02.2017
Scientific Lab Assistant - Institute of Applied Polymer Chemistry (IAP), FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences
07.2016 - 09.2016
Scientific Lab Assistant - Institute of Applied Polymer Chemistry (IAP), FH Aachen
10.2015 - 12.2015
University of Zurich (UZH) - Ph.D., Chemistry
FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences - Master, Applied Polymer Science
FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences - Bachelor, Applied Chemistry
Work Availability
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