Waqar Zafar
Aapelinkatu 1A 6, 02230
Espoo, Finland
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Objective
To transform my theoretical knowledge into practical experiences and to develop relevant professional, analytical and communication skills in a work-oriented environment to further nurture my knowledge.
Education
09/2015-01/2018Master’s Degree Program for Research Chemists
University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu.
01/2010-06/2014Bachelor of Science (Hons.) – Chemistry
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore.
Publications
Title” Chromophore-functionalized phenanthro-diimine ligands and their Re(I) complexes”. DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b00422, ACS Publications -).
Research Activities
06/2016-01/2018Master thesis “Novel Rhenium complexes with polyaromatic diimine ligands”.
Department of Chemistry, University of Eastern Finland.
07/2013-08/2013 Course internship “Pharmaceutical flexible packaging”
R & D Department, Packages ltd. (Stora Enso).
Skills
Organometallic synthesis
Chromatographic purification and growing single crystals for XRD studies.
Methods for characterization and interpretation of X-ray Diffractometry, IR and NMR Spectroscopy, SEM, GC (Gas Chromatography), TGA (Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Injection molding, Tensile and Compression Strength measurements).
Work Experience
01/07/2018- Present Fundraiser for WWF and Red Cross
Promotions Point
11/12/2017-1/04/2018 Dishwasher
FastPro Oy (Ravintola Keilaniemi)
Dish washing
2/03/2017-31/05/2018 Housekeeper
SOL Palvelut Oy (Scandic Grand Marina Hotel)
House keeping
Luggage services
Evening shift supervisor
16/2/2017-PresentHelper
Spectra Yhtiot Oy
Dish washing
Cleaning (As1, Is1, Is2, T2&T3)
12/2013-08/2014Teacher
Punjab Group of Colleges, Jhelum.
Chemistry (Grade 11 & 12)
07/2013-08/2013Intern
Research & Development Department, Packages ltd. (Stora Enso).
Worked on pharmaceutical flexible packaging projects
Observed working of various departments
12/2010- 06/2013Solicitor
University Advancement office
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore.
Fundraising for student tuition scholarship and corporate fundraising
Training and monitoring of fundraising volunteers’ team.
Volunteer and Co-Curricular Activities
2015-17 Elected member - Representatives Council of Student Union (ISYY)
University of Eastern Finland
2015-17 Member -wellbeing committee of Student Union (ISYY)
University of Eastern Finland
2015Organizer- International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College, Lahore
Languages
Urdu /Punjabi Native
English Fluent
Finnish Basic
Computer Skills
Proficient user of MS office, ChemSketch, Chemdraw, Mnova and SHELXL.
References
Prof. Igor Koshevoy Prof. Emer. Christy Munir--- -