Summary
Gunzi Otj is a materials scientist and PhD candidate in Polymer Chemistry with eight years of hands-on experience spanning academic research, teaching, and industry R&D. Currently a graduate research and teaching assistant at the University of Florida, Gunzi focuses on micro-scaled polymers, biomaterials, and sustainable materials design while mentoring students and running lab courses. Their background combines rigorous analytical skills (NMR, GC/MS, DSC) from undergraduate and industrial projects with practical process optimization experience from a surfactant startup internship. Comfortable translating complex experiments into clear instruction and posters, they bring a knack for bridging bench research and real-world production challenges. Based in Seattle, they pair a dual BA in Chemistry and Applied Mathematics (cum laude, honors) with a curious, low-layer-loving approach to tinkering and problem solving.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry & Applied Mathematics, Cum Laude, Honors in Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry & Applied Mathematics, Cum Laude, Honors in Chemistry at Kalamazoo College
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Polymer Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Polymer Chemistry at University of Florida
English, Mongolian, Chinese