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Hire Dr. Rishard Z.

New Zealand

USD 40 /hr

Chemist with nearly 15 years experience in teaching and research

Profile Summary

I am a chemistry PhD graduate with a strong research background in molecular spectroscopy. Also I possess nearly six years of teaching experience as a full-time faculty member. Therefore, I am currently seeking a position in which I can use my knowledge and skills effectively.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Chemistry
• ☆ Spectroscopy
• ☆ Raman Spectroscopy
• ☆ Environmental Science

Services

• Research
• Data & AI

Research Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Data Visualization

Work Experience

Site Chemist

Waste Management Technical Services, Auckland, New Zealand

January 2021 - Present

Senior Lab Analyst

Analytica Laboratories

October 2018 - December 2020

Lecturer

The University of Waikato

February 2016 - February 2018

Assistant Professor

American University of Kuwait, Kuwait

July 2007 - December 2012

Teaching/Research Assistant

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

August 2001 - July 2007

Laboratory Demonstrator

Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

March 2001 - June 2001

Assistant Lecturer

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

July 2000 - March 2001

Education

Postgraduate Diploma (Env. Sci) (School of Environment)

University of Auckland

September 2013 - May 2015

Postgraduate Diploma (Environmental Science)

University of Auckland, Auckland

June 2013 - November 2014

Phd (Chemistry)

Texas A&M University

September 2001 - December 2007

PhD (Chemistry)

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA

August 2001 - November 2007

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rishard, M.Z.M., Laane, J.(2010). Vibrational spectra of 2-cyclohexen-1-one and its 2,6,6-d3 isotopomer . Journal of Molecular Structure. 976. (1-3). p. 56-60.

Rishard, M.Z.M., Wagner, M., Choo, J., Laane, J.(2009). Spectroscopic investigation of the molecular vibrations of 1,4-dihydronaphthalene in its ground and excited electronic states . Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 113. (27). p. 7753-7759.

Rishard, M.Z.M., Brown, E.A., Ausman, L.K., Drucker, S., Choo, J., Laane, J.(2008). Ultraviolet cavity ringdown spectra and the S1(n,π*) ring-inversion potential energy function for 2-cyclohexen-1-one-d0 and Its 2,6,6-d3 isotopomer . Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 112. (1). p. 38-44.

Rishard, M.Z.M., Rishard, M.Z.M., Irwin, R.M., Laane, J.(2007). Vibrational spectra, DFT calculations, unusual structure, anomalous CH 2 wagging and twisting modes, and phase-dependent conformation of 1,3-disilacyclobutane . Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 111. (5). p. 825-831.

Rishard, M.Z.M., Wagner, M., Yang, J., Laane, J.(2007). Laser induced fluorescence and ultraviolet absorption spectra and the ring-puckering potential function of 1,4-dihydronaphthalene in its ground and S1(π, π*) electronic states . Chemical Physics Letters. 442. (4-6). p. 182-186.

Gilles, E.J., Choo, J., Autrey, D., Rishard, M., Drucker, S., Laane, J.(2004). Ultraviolet cavity ringdown spectra of 2-cyclohexen-1-one and its potential energy function and structure for the electronic ground state . Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 82. (6). p. 867-872.