Paula Fraňová
Organic Chemist
Bratislava
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PhD Student
Slovak University of Technology
Bratislava, Slovakia
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Synthesis of structural derivatives of polyhydroxylated indolizidines – naturally occurring glycosidases inhibitors
- Identification of organic compounds using various analytical methods including HPLC, NMR and MS
- Experience in teaching organic chemistry laboratory practice (6 semesters)
- Delivered presentations (both oral and poster) on research findings for conferences and seminars
- Experience in drafting and creating grant proposals and publications
- Guidance of graduate students during their studies
Synthetic Chemist
Auchem
Bratislava, Slovakia
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Synthesis of structurally diverse organic compounds for chemical industry: preparation in high required purity
- Experience in a multigram synthesis
- Training in the purification and isolation of target molecules using standard and advanced methods (column chromatography, preparative HPLC and TLC)
- Engaged in team meetings to review and update project progress
Short-term Research Stay
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Tarragona, Spain
03.2023 - 10.2023
- 8-month internship in the research group of prof. Ruben Martin
- Work on the development of a novel catalytic method for C-C bond formation utilizing dual catalysis (Pd/photocatalysis)
- Gained experience working with a glovebox, GC, UHPLC and Schlenk manifold
- Trained in High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE) for methodology development and reaction optimizations.
Education
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
Slovak University of Technology
Bratislava 09.2020 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Slovak University of Technology
Bratislava 09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Slovak University of Technology
Bratislava 09.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
- Synthesis and purification of organic compounds
- NMR, HPLC, GC, MS, HTE
- Laboratory safety
- Software skills (Reaxys, SciFinder, MestReNova, Chemdraw, Mbook, Signals)
- Scientific writing
Awards
- 2022 Thieme Poster Prize: best poster presentation at the 19th Blue Danube Symposium on Heterocyclic Chemistry awarded by Prof. Ben Feringa (https://www.thieme.de/en/thieme-chemistry/poster-prize-awarded-at-bdshc-168841.htm).
- 2022 Dean's Commendation for outstanding research results in the academic year 2021/2022.
- 2021 Grant Award in the Program to Support Young Researchers for the project titled "Synthesis of New Polyhydroxylated Indolizidines (SYNPIN)".
- 2020 Dean's Award for excellent academic performance and achievements in scientific activities, FCHPT, STU, Bratislava.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Publications
1. Fraňová, P., Marchalín, Š., Šafář, P., Cvečko, M., Moncol, J., Žídeková, I., Othman M, Daïch, A., New J. Chem. 2021, 45(35), 15956-15967.
2. Fraňová, P., Marchalín Š., Eur. J. Chem. 2022, 35 (2022), e202200742.
Conferences
June 2024 24th Tetrahedron Symposium, Montpellier, France. Poster presentation: Stereoselective Synthesis of Indolizidine Alkaloids from L- GLUTAMIC ACID
Sept. 2023 75th Congress of Chemists Horný Smokovec, Slovakia. Oral presentation: Stereoselective Synthesis of Indolizidine Alkaloids from L- GLUTAMIC ACID
August 2022 19th Blue Danube Symposium on Heterocyclic Chemistry, Bratislava, Slovakia. Poster presentation: Synthesis of tetrahydroxylated indolizidines
June 2022 22nd Tetrahedron Symposium: Catalysis for a Sustainable World, Lisbon, Portugal. Poster presentation: Base-mediated THF ring-opening in the synthesis of novel polyhydroxylated indolizidines
Sept. 2021 73rd Congress of Chemists, Horný Smokovec, Slovakia. Oral presentation: Synthesis of tetrahydroxylated indolizidines.
Nov. 2019 Participation at the 21st Slovak Student Scientific Conference with international participation “Chemistry and Technologies for life”
Referees
- prof. Štefan Marchalín, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinskeho 9, Bratislava, Slovakia; stefan.marchalin@stuba.sk
- assoc. prof. Pavol Jakubec, Auchem s.r.o., A. Hlinku 1452/3, 02201 Cadca, Slovakia; jakubec@auchem.sk, pavol.jakubec@stuba.sk
- Franz-Lucas Haut, PhD.,
Timeline
Short-term Research Stay
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
03.2023 - 10.2023
Synthetic Chemist
Auchem
10.2020 - 02.2024
PhD Student
Slovak University of Technology
09.2020 - 08.2024
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
Slovak University of Technology
09.2020 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Slovak University of Technology
09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Slovak University of Technology
09.2015 - 06.2018
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