Kendelyn B.
Chemistry Fellow, Subject Matter Expert
Experience
Sep 2025 - Present
3 monthsChemistry Fellow, Subject Matter Expert
Handshake AI
- Advanced Handshake AI’s chemistry domain capabilities by developing specialized prompt frameworks and rigorous evaluation rubrics to assess model accuracy and scientific reasoning.
- Contributed to defining quality standards, refining evaluation processes, and supporting scalable growth as one of six selected fellows establishing a new initiative.
- Shaped emerging workflows in AI-driven scientific work.
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025
1 year 1 monthSouth San Francisco, United States
Scientist-Medicinal Chemistry
R2M Pharma
- Designed and optimized synthetic routes and assessed stability and physicochemical properties to evaluate chemical rationale and synthetic feasibility of candidate molecules.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to interpret PK and PD data, inform compound viability, and support preclinical study design.
- Contributed to drafting patent applications and regulatory documentation aligned with project goals and industry standards.
Nov 2019 - Jun 2024
4 years 8 monthsFort Collins, United States
Graduate Research Assistant
Colorado State University
- Developed a method for direct C–H hydroxylation of (hetero)arenes via base-catalyzed intermolecular halogen transfer (X-transfer), enabling streamlined access to complex pyridone and phenol products.
- Spearheaded the expansion of X-transfer reactivity to encompass benzylic Csp3–H functionalization and reviewed seminal reports on X-transfer and related base-promoted chemistry.
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
4 monthsParis, France
NSF- International REU Fellow
Sorbonne University
- Synthesized benzene 1-monourea-3,5-biscarboxamide (BUBA) monomers.
- Characterized self-assembly of monomers into supramolecular helices.
- Coordinated helices to copper.
- Catalyzed enantioselective hydrosilylations of prochiral aryl ketones.
Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
1 year 10 monthsBellingham, United States
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Western Washington University
- Advanced a shortened, enantioselective synthesis of (+)- and (–)-Cananodine using an intramolecular Heck reaction followed by selective Ir-catalyzed hydrogenation, improving upon a previous 15-step synthesis.
Summary
Highly motivated and resourceful synthetic chemist with expertise in SAR development, multistep synthesis, and modern C–H functionalization. Skilled at designing and executing innovative synthetic routes to rapidly generate novel small molecules. Experienced in purification and characterization, with a track record of driving projects forward and effectively communicating results to cross-functional teams.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Aug 2019 - Jun 2024
Colorado State University
Ph.D. · Organic Chemistry · Fort Collins, United States
Sep 2017 - May 2019
Western Washington University
BS · Biochemistry · Bellingham, United States
Sep 2014 - May 2017
Olympic College
AS · Bremerton, United States
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