Tim Maxfield

Developed and optimized regioselective amidation of 2,4-diamino sugars, improving average reaction yields by 10% compared to prior literature.

Graduate Research Assistant - University of Delaware - Newark, DE

(2025-01 - 2026-08)

• Developed and optimized regioselective amidation of 2,4-diamino sugars, improving average reaction yields by 10% compared to prior literature.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Rider University - Lawrenceville, NJ

(2022-09 - 2024-05)

• Synthesized and characterized N-heterocyclic carbene catalysts for Anti-Markovnikov hydrosulfonamidation of 2-vinylpyridine derivatives
• Performed air- and moisture-sensitive, late-stage transmetallation reactions using glovebox techniques.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Delaware - Newark, DE

(2024-09 - 2026-05)

• Instructed laboratory sections of 20-24 students in general and organic chemistry, emphasizing laboratory safety, experimental techniques, and data analysis.

Undergraduate Lab Teaching Assistant - Rider University - Lawrenceville, NJ

(2023-01 - 2024-05)

• Instructed students in reaction setup, purification, and operation of analytical instrumentation.

Undergraduate Course Tutor - Rider University - Lawrenceville, NJ

(2022-09 - 2024-05)

• Tutored undergraduate organic chemistry

B.S. - Chemistry - Rider University

M.A. - Chemistry - University of Delaware