Elie Tshibasu

Young postgraduate chemistry graduate, motivated and passionate about science, eager to begin a career and gain practical experience in laboratory and industrial environments. Rigorous, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to continuously developing skills both personally and professionally. Long-term goal is to become a qualified chemistry professional and contribute to quality control and innovation in the industry.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

(2022-02 - 2022-11)

• Synthesis of six manganese-based Werner host complexes in the field of supramolecular chemistry
• Preparation and optimization of ligands and related host compounds
• Characterization of synthesized products using various analytical techniques: Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Application of crystal growth techniques through slow evaporation
• Dissolution of compounds in xylene to promote crystal formation
• Analysis of crystal structures using Powder X-Ray Diffraction (PXRD/XRD)
• Interpretation of experimental data and validation of the identity of synthesized compounds

Diploma - Analytical Chemistry - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2023)

Advanced Diploma - Analytical Chemistry - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2024)

Postgraduate diploma - Analytical Chemistry - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2026)