Ingrid Trofin
Linz,4
Summary
Dedicated PhD candidate in the field of Polymer Chemistry, with a focus on the physico-chemical characterization of (bio-)materials. Dependable, with experience in education, assisting professors and supporting students. Collaborative and committed to further development by conducting independent research and extending practical experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
University Teaching Assistant
Johannes Kepler University Linz
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching assistance in the field of Thermodynamics (exercises seminars, tutorials), provided to 100+ students
- Laboratory supervision in the field of Physical-Chemistry, including protocol corrections, for students coming from diverse study curricula
- Laboratory supervision in the field of Microscopy (Atomic Force Microscopy), including protocol correction
- Student assistance with Atomic Force Microcopy, Optical Microscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry measurements during their thesis work
- Contribution towards research projects relevant to the field of expertise, including publications
Student Assistant
Johannes Kepler University Linz
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Laboratory supervision in the field of Polymer Chemistry and Basic Chemistry (for medical students), including protocol correction, for groups of 10+ or 20+ students
Education
Dipl.-Ing. - Chemistry
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Linz, Austria11-2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Politehnica University of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania07-2018
Skills
- Research interests: High-resolution physico-chemical characterization of polymers (morphology, crystallinity, degradation), using Atomic Force Microscopy, Polarized Optical Light Microscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Raman Spectroscopy
- Personal skills: Involvement in multi-country and multi-institutional work - public speaking, organizing, time management, reporting, teamwork / Academic advising: effective communication skills, problem-solving, active listening
- Languages spoken: English - proficient, Romanian - native, German - intermediate, Spanish - conversational
Publications and Appearances
- Article: Kaineder, D., Marschik, C., Trofin, I., Hild, S., "Predicting the LLDPE Content of Custom PP Blends and Post-Consumer Materials by means of Rheological Measurements", Polymers, in press, 2024
- Poster Presentation: Trofin, I., Boruvka, M., Hild, S., "Effects of the poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(D-lactic acid) stereocomplex on crystallisation and morphology of poly(lactic acid) materials", Young Polymer Researchers Austria, Weiz, Sep 2024 (abstract available online DOI: 10.3217/wb6m7-dbt45)
Timeline
University Teaching Assistant
Johannes Kepler University Linz
01.2024 - Current
Student Assistant
Johannes Kepler University Linz
10.2023 - 12.2023
Dipl.-Ing. - Chemistry
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Politehnica University of Bucharest
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