Amy Pochodylo
alp244@cornell.edu
Education
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Ph.D. candidate, expected 2018
Civil and Environmental Engineering: Environmental Processes
• Advisor: Dr. Damian Helbling
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Master of Science, Environmental Toxicology, 2014
• Thesis Title: Metal Complexation by Phytochelatins and Microcystins: A Molecular
Dynamics Investigation
• Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ludmilla Aristilde
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Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science with Honors, Chemistry, 2013
• Additional specialization in Environmental Studies
• Honors College Student
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Awards
2014 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
• Nationally recognized as an outstanding graduate student in a STEM field
2011 Goldwater Scholar
• Nationally honored as an outstanding student in a science-related field
2013 Alpha Chi Sigma Scholar
• Recognized for supporting the advancement of chemistry through research
2013 Lyman Briggs Academic Excellence Award
• Honored for an exemplary level of academic achievement as an undergraduate
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Research Experience
Molecular Modeling of Microcystins
Aristilde Research Group, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
August 2013 – May 2014
• Employed molecular modeling techniques to better understand the interactions of microcystins with
clay sediments and metal ions
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Professorial Assistant
September 2009 – April 2013
LaDuca Research Group, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Synthesized and characterized organometallic frameworks using x-ray diffraction, fluorescence
spectroscopy, and magnetic modeling methods
• Wrote scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and created molecular graphics
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Teaching Experience
Chemistry Recitation Learning Assistant
August 2011 – April 2013
Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Taught weekly recitation sessions for general introductory chemistry to first-year students
• Named an “Outstanding Undergraduate Learning Assistant” for spring 2013
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Amy Pochodylo
alp244@cornell.edu
Work Experience
Chemical Synthesis Intern
The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, OH
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May 2012 – August 2012
• Synthesized a variety of commercial lubricant additives
• Provided direct plant support by making products and analyzing test results
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Director of Marketing
MSU University Activities Board, East Lansing, MI
August 2010 – May 2011
• Coordinated campus–wide marketing campaigns for the University Activities Board, planned free
late-night events for MSU students
• Managed a budget of $8,000 a semester for events and marketing initiatives
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Leadership Experience
Graduate Student School Outreach Program (GRASSHOPR) June 2014 – present
Coordinating Committee Member
• Recruited graduate students and teachers to participate in this outreach program
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• Coordinated and provided resources for students to effectively teach in local preK-12
classrooms
Michigan State University Homecoming Court Ambassador
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Undergraduate Research Student Ambassador
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April 2012 – April 2013
• Served as a Spartan Ambassador at a variety of events directed at both students and alumni
• Authored blog posts for the Michigan State Alumni Association Homecoming webpage
August 2011 – April 2013
• Promoted student participation in research
• Worked closely with Undergraduate Research office to increase visibility through social
networking, conversations, and presentations
MSU American Chemical Society Undergrad Chapter Record Keeper
Jan. 2011-May 2012
• Initiated reactivation of a dormant student chapter by recruiting members and generating
departmental support
• Maintained activity and membership records for annual chapter reports
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Professional Affiliations
Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity Member
December 2011 – present
Alpha
Upsilon
Master
of
Ceremonies
(August
2012–April
2013)
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Research Presentations
Pochodylo, Amy. 2012. “Effect of aliphatic dicarboxylate tether on topology in luminescent
cadmium coordination polymers containing bis(4-pyridylformyl)piperazine”, American
Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA.
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Amy Pochodylo
alp244@cornell.edu
Pochodylo, Amy. 2012. “Effect of aliphatic dicarboxylate tether on topology in luminescent
cadmium coordination polymers containing bis(4-pyridylformyl)piperazine”, University
Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University,
Poster Award Winner.
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Pochodylo, Amy. 2011. “Topological diversity in zinc coordination polymers with 5substituted isophthalate and bis(4-pyridylmethyl)piperazine ligands”, National Conference
on Undergraduate Research, Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College.
Publications
1. Amy L. Pochodylo, Thalia G. Aoki, Ludmilla Aristilde, “Adsorption Mechanisms of
Microcystin Variants at Water-Mineral Interfaces and the Influence of Natural Organic
Matter: A Molecular Dynamics Investigation”, Environmental Science and Technology,
2014, submitted.
2. Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Topological Diversity in Zinc Coordination
Polymers with 5-Substituted Isophthalate and Bis(4-pyridylmethyl)piperazine Ligands”,
CrystEngComm, 2011, 13, 2249-2261. !
3. Jacob W. Uebler, Amy L. Pochodylo, Richard J. Staples, Robert L. LaDuca, “Control of
Self-Penetration and Dimensionality in Luminescent Cadmium Succinate Coordination
Polymers via Isomeric Dipyridylamide Ligands”, Crystal Growth & Design, 2013, 13,
2220–2232.
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4. Jessica S. Goldsworthy, Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Manganese and cobalt
para-benzenedicarboxylate coordination polymers with 3-pyridylisonicotinamide
coligands: different layer topologies and a self-penetrated supramolecular network”,
Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2014, 419, 26–35.
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5. Amy L. Pochodylo, Jacob W. Uebler, Julie Wilson, Sultan H. Qiblawi, Robert L. LaDuca,
“Influence of Geometric Isomerism within Dipyridylamide Coligands on Topology of
Copper Adipate Coordination Polymers, Including a New Simple Self-Penetrated
Network”, CrystEngComm, 2014, 423, 298–306.
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6. Sultan H. Qiblawi, Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Divalent copper trans–1,4–
cyclohexanedicarboxylate coordination polymers with isomertic dipyridylamide ligands:
new pillared and self-penetrated binodal networks”, CrystEngComm, 2013, 15, 8979–
8988.
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7. Jacob W. Uebler, Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Copper Glutarate Coordination
Polymers with Dipyridylamide Ligands: Effect of Donor Disposition and Steric Bulk on
Structure”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2013, 405, 31–42.
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Amy Pochodylo
alp244@cornell.edu
8. Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Effect of Aliphatic Dicarboxylate Tether on
Topology in Luminescent Cadmium Coordination Polymers Containing Bis(4pyridylformyl)piperazine”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2012, 389, 191–201. Invited paper
for “Protagonists in Chemistry” Jon Zubieta Special Issue.
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9. Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Substituent Dependent Dimensionality in
Luminescent Zinc Isophthalate Coordination Polymers Containing Bis(3pyridylmethyl)piperazine”, Zeitschrift fur Anorganische und Allgemenie Chemie, 2010,
636, 2568–2573.
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10.Amy L. Pochodylo, Curtis Y. Wang, Robert L. LaDuca, “Layered and self-penetrated
cadmium isophthalate and 5-methylisophthalate coordination polymers containing bis(4pyridylformyl)piperazine or bis(4-pyridylmethyl)homopiperazine ligands”, Inorganica
Chimica Acta, 2011, 370, 449-455.
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11.Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Substituent Dependent Topologies in Cobalt
Isophthalate Coordination Polymers with Bis(pyridylmethyl)piperazine Coligands”,
Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2011, 371, 71-78.
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12.Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “A Layered Grid Divalent Cobalt Coordination
Polymer Constructed from Ferromagnetically Coupled Linear Trimeric Units”, Inorganic
Chemistry Communications, 2011, 14, 722-726.
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13.Gregory A. Farnum, Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Tether Length Control of
Topology in Cadmium 4-Methylphthalate Two-Dimensional Coordination Polymers: An
Acentric Buckled Grid and a Rare Self-Catenated Layer”, Crystal Growth & Design, 2011,
11, 678-683.
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14.Amy L. Pochodylo, Karyn M. Blake, Maxwell A. Braverman, Gregory A. Farnum, Robert
L. LaDuca, “Chiral and achiral layered divalent metal aromatic Ortho-Dicarboxylate
coordination polymers with bis(4-pyridylmethyl)piperazine ligands: Luminescent behavior
and magnetic properties”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2010, 363, 3951–3958.
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15. Jacqueline S. Lucas, Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “Cadmium Bis(4pyridylformyl)piperazine Coordination Polymers: Layered Nets and a Novel 3,5Connected Binodal Lattice”, CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 3310–3317.
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Structure Reports
1. Amy L. Pochodylo, Robert L. LaDuca, “catena-Poly[[diaquacadmium(II)]-bis(µ-2,2dimethylbutanedioato-κ4O,O′:O′′, O′′′)[diaquacadmium(II)]-µ-1,4-bis(3pyridylmethyl)piperazine-κ2N3:N3′], Acta Crystallographica, 2010, E66, m708.