Esneyder Ruiz | Polymer science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Esneyder Ruiz | Polymer science | Best Researcher Award

PhD’s Candidate at Polymer science, University of Antioquia, Colombia

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz is a highly skilled professional with expertise in laboratory techniques, particularly in Organic Synthesis and advanced analytical methods. He is proficient in a variety of software programs related to data analysis and instrumental analysis. Dr. Ruiz is also multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish, English, and German. His diverse skill set and experience make him a valuable asset in research and academia.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, with a GPA of 4.69/5.00, expected to graduate in 2024. He completed his doctoral internship at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany, from July to November 2022. Dr. Ruiz also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the Universidad de Antioquia, with a GPA of 4.04/5.00, in August 2019. His relevant coursework includes Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Biopolymers, Nanomedicine, Organic Synthesis, Advanced Separation, Characterization, and Analytical Methods during his Ph.D. studies, and Polymer Chemistry, Biopolymers, and Organic Synthesis during his undergraduate studies.

Experience:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz currently holds the position of Chemical Analysis Leader at the Laboratorio de Investigación en Polímeros Research Group at the Universidad de Antioquia, a role he has been in since 2020. In this capacity, he oversees various aspects of chemical analysis and research within the group. Additionally, Dr. Ruiz serves as a Project Consultant at Colombia Científica – Nanobiocáncer – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he contributes his expertise to the development of a PLGA-based anticancer drug delivery platform for selective delivery and controlled release in colorectal cancer cells. Furthermore, Dr. Ruiz has been an Adjunct Professor at the Universidad de Antioquia since 2023. In this role, he is involved in planning and delivering practical chemistry laboratory sessions for students pursuing careers in Chemistry and Engineering.

Expertise:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz possesses a wide range of expertise in the field of chemistry, including the development of HPLC methods by reverse and normal phase chromatography, Size Exclusion Chromatography, and the management of dynamic light scattering techniques. He is also skilled in Infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Thermogravimetric analysis. Additionally, Dr. Ruiz has experience in Viscometry, Surface tension, and Contact angle measurements, as well as in determining Critical micellar concentration. His expertise also extends to the synthesis and characterization of cancer-selective biocompatible polymers, as well as the planning and development of practical chemistry laboratory sessions for students.

Skills:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz has a diverse skill set, particularly in laboratory techniques and computer software. In the laboratory, he has experience in Organic Synthesis and is knowledgeable in advanced techniques such as Dynamic Light Scattering, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, HPLC, Size Exclusion Chromatography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Transmission Electron Microscopy. In terms of computer skills, Dr. Ruiz is proficient in various software programs including OriginLab, Design Expert, Statgraphics, ChemDraw, Minitab, MestReNova, and TA instrumental analysis. Furthermore, Dr. Ruiz is multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish as a native speaker, and intermediate proficiency in both English (B1) and German (B1).