ALI NEBIPASAGIL
2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 2325, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Work: (540) 231-3378 Cell: (540) 449-2523
E-mail: nebipasa@vt.edu
EDUCATION
• Ph.D. Macromolecular Science& Engineering, Expected May 2013
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Research Advisor: Timothy E. Long (Department of Chemistry)
• B.S. Chemistry, May 2008
Koc University, Istanbul, 34450 TURKEY
Medium of Instruction: English
Research Advisor: Iskender Yilgor (Department of Chemistry)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
• Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Spring 2009- Present
Graduate Research Assistant
Research Advisor: Timothy E. Long
• Koc University, Istanbul/ TURKEY Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Independent Study I & II
Research Advisor: Iskender Yilgor
- Kinetic study of depolymerization of poly (ethylene terephthalate)
via alcoholysis
• Koc University, Istanbul/ TURKEY October 2004- May 2008
Undergraduate Researcher
Research Advisor: Iskender Yilgor
-Synthesis, modification and characterization of polyureas and
polyurethaneureas.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
Fall 2008 – Present Instructor, ACS Polymer Principles Short Courses
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry Lab
• Koc University, Istanbul/ TURKEY
Spring 2008 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Physical Chemistry Lab -II
• Koc University, Istanbul/ TURKEY
Fall 2007 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Physical Chemistry Lab -I
• Koc University, Istanbul/ TURKEY
Spring 2007 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Organic Chemistry Lab -I
AWARDS
• Dean’s Honor List at Koc University Spring 2005, Fall 2007, Spring 2008
• Vehbi Koc Scholarship (full 5-year merit based scholarship) August 2003
LANGUAGES
• Native Language Turkish.
• Fluent English (Reading, Writing, Speaking), Passed TOEFL English Proficiency Test
• Intermediate German (Reading, Writing, Speaking).
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
June 2007
• Attended National Artificial Organs & Support Systems Congress Istanbul/TURKEY
-Prepared and presented a poster about preparation of polyurethane urea
copolymer blood vessels.
Fall 2006 & Fall 2007
• Participant in the Mentorship Program, Koc University Dean of Students
-Tutored and helped Chemistry freshman students to adapt social and academic
environment at Koc University.
August 2006
• Attended Polycondensation 2006 Conference at Koc University, Istanbul/ TURKEY
REFERENCES
Dr. Timothy E. Long Dr. Iskender Yilgor
Professor of Chemistry Professor of Chemistry
Virginia Tech Koc University
2110 Hahn Hall Department of Chemistry
Blacksburg, VA 24061 College of Arts and Sciences
Email: telong@vt.edu Science 258
Phone: (540) 231-2480 Rumelifeneri yolu 34450
Istanbul, Turkey
Email: iyilgor@ku.edu.tr
Phone: +90 212 338 1418