Weihong Zhou
About Weihong Zhou
Weihong Zhou is a Chemistry Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant at UMass Boston, where he has worked since 2011. He holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from UMass Boston and has experience in laboratory support and equipment maintenance.
Work at UMass Boston
Weihong Zhou has been employed at UMass Boston since 2011 as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant. In this role, Zhou has contributed to the educational experience by assisting with solution preparation in both general and organic chemistry laboratories. Zhou's responsibilities also include performing basic maintenance on NMR equipment, such as nitrogen filling. Prior to this position, Zhou worked as a Biology Laboratory Associate at UMass Boston from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Weihong Zhou earned a Master's degree in Chemistry from UMass Boston, completing the program between 2008 and 2013. Zhou also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston. This educational background provides a strong foundation in chemistry, which is applied in both teaching and laboratory settings.
Background
Weihong Zhou's academic and professional journey in the field of chemistry began at UMass Boston, where Zhou pursued undergraduate studies before advancing to a Master's program. The experience gained during this time has been instrumental in Zhou's current role as a teaching assistant and lab assistant, where support for undergraduate students is a key focus.
Laboratory Techniques and Support
In the role of Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Weihong Zhou supports undergraduate students in biochemistry and physical chemistry labs. Zhou utilizes advanced laboratory techniques, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to facilitate student learning and practical application of chemical principles.