Tiffany Rogers

An enthusiastic, committed individual who has a passion for the polymer, chemistry and engineering industry. Following the 2020 covid year , I put all my effort into exploring my interests in the field by interning, demonstrating and editing. Throughout my years at Stellenbosch University and as a scientific editor at Cactus Communications, I have developed invaluable critical thinking and analytical skills, which, combined with my sense of humor and communication skills, ensures a reliable and positive workforce. 

Material Science Journal Editor 

Cactus Communications 

Feb 2021 - Present

• Editor for scientific journal articles of non-native English speakers 
• Subjects: Chemistry, material engineering, polymers , and biotechnology.

Laboratory Intern

Stellenbosch University

Jan 2021 - March 2021

• Assisting a masters student project based on hydrogels and carrying out various analytical techniques as well as gaining experience in scientific writing

Textile Product Development Project

Stellenbosch University

Jan 2020 – Dec 2020

• Proposed , developed and presented a functional exercise mask for National Health Department Approved Mask

Material Science Student Representative

Stellenbosch University

2021

• Ensuring a good communication link between the community of students, the material science department, and Stellenbosch Science Committee.
• Stellenbosch University

Chemistry Laboratory Demonstrator 

Stellenbosch University

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

• 100 % pass rate for mentored students 
• Assessing practical reports

• Post Graduate Degree in Polymer and Chemistry, during which I gained experience with :
  • Experience with Data Analysis Software: Origin, MATLAB , MestRNova , ChemDraw 
  • Analytical Techniques: HPLC, MS , GC , GC-O & CZE Polymer analytical techniques DSC , DMA , TGA , AFM , XPS etc
  • Material analysis techniques: Modulus, Waterproof, Water Resistance, Pilling Tests and MSC DSC, UV-Vis, IR
• Interned on a project under Dr Pfukwa at Stellenbosch University
• Manuscript editing and reviewing with Cactus Communications