Andrew K. Udit
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- School: Occidental College
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- Department: Chemistry
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1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, CA - 90041 - Dates at Occidental College: April 2010 - March 2017
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Biography
Occidental College - Chemistry
Associate Professor at Occidental College
Higher Education
Andrew K.
Udit
Los Angeles, California
Teaching philosophy. The pursuit of science as a lifelong investigative endeavor demands constantly questioning, discovering, and re-evaluating existing paradigms in the light of new knowledge.
Research Focus. Using chemistry to address biological questions, with emphasis on: 1) heparin alternatives and antagonists using virus nanoparticles; 2) heme-driven biocatalysis.
Mission. Revealing to students the relevance of science in their everyday life through teaching and researching with emphasis on hands-on, interactive, self-relevant experiences, typically accomplished using personal health and nutrition examples.
Experience
Occidental College
Associate Professor of Chemistry
S.A.
· Developing and teaching 1) chemistry lab and lecture classes; 2) freshman seminar writing classes on science and
media
· Conducting independent research on virus-derived heparin substitutes, heparin antagonists, and biocatalysis
· Maintaining a research group with undergraduate studentsOccidental College
HHMI Teaching and Research Fellow
S.A.
· Developed and managed research projects for undergraduate students
· Taught undergraduate classes and developed course material in bioinorganic chemistry
· Conducted independent research on DNA-mediated electrochemistry of nucleic acid intercalatorsThe Scripps Research Institute
CIHR Research Fellow
Conducted research in Chemical Biology
Major fields of study include:
-developed virus particles for use as AIDS vaccines, and heparin antagonists
-expanded bioconjugation technologies
-further developed CuAAC "click" chemistry via electrochemical methodsCalifornia Institute of Technology
Visiting Scientist
Andrew worked at California Institute of Technology as a Visiting Scientist
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Exhibits Interpreter and Columnist
S.A.
· Contributed science-related articles to the aquarium's monthly newsletter, The High Tide Times
· Educated visitors about marine life and conservation through hands-on demonstrations and field trips
Education
Scripps Research
Postdoctoral Studies
Chemical Biology
University of Toronto
H.B.Sc.
CHemistry / Biochemistry / Physics
Conducted undergraduate research on aluminum binding to model membranes using NMRCaltech
Ph.D.
Chemistry / Biotechnology
Developed Bioelectrochemical systems for electrode-driven cytochrome P450 biocatalysis
