ANITA A. SANCHEZ
Phone: +1 (619) 653-9139
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EDUCATION
P.h.D (2025), Biogeochemistry, Institute of Mining, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
M.S. (2021), Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
B.S. Cum Laude (2019), Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University
AWARDS AND HONORS
EXPERIENCE
Institute of Mineralogy - Biogeochemistry Freiberg, Germany Jan 2022 - present
TU Bergakademie PhD Student Researcher
Mentor: Dr. Maximilian Lau
Investigating how the presence of dissolved organic carbon in an underground Freiberg mine district affect the mobilization of metals and dissolved organic matter constituents through an orbitrap-MS system, a PCR microbiological analysis, and TOC analyses.
Ecological Engineering Laboratory Ithaca, NY Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Cornell University Graduate Student Researcher
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Reid
Studied the sorption of inorganic arsenic species onto a thiol-functionalized resin in order to assess the fate and transport of arsenic species in anaerobic paddy soil environments through kinetic studies, sorption experiments, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses.
ReNUWIt Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program Berkeley, CA Jun - Aug 2018
UC Berkeley Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Mentors: Dr. Lisa Alvarez-Cohen and PhD student Jennifer Lawrence
Examined anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox), a biological wastewater treatment process meant to remove reactive nitrogen. Tracked changes to microbial community of anammox bacteria with zeolite particles within up-flow reactors via UV spectrum and ion analyses.
Water Innovation and Reuse Learning Lab San Diego, CA Jan 2017 - July 2019
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Mentor: Dr. Natalie Mladenov
Using membrane ultrafiltration as a technique to detect for organic matter components that are responsible for fouling. Duties include extensive maintenance of membrane and time sensitive sampling. Comparing the concentration of organic constitutes with methods of fluorescence spectroscopy and total organic carbon analyses.
San Diego Bay National Fish & Wildlife Service Chula Vista, CA Feb - Aug 2016
Environment for the Americas Intern
Conducted research on shorebird migration patterns and their environmental interactions. Led habitat restoration projects, watershed demonstrations, and conservation discussions.
PUBLICATIONS
A. A. Sanchez and M. C. Reid. “Equilibrium and kinetic studies of arsenite adsorption to a thiol-functionalized surface as a model for arsenite interactions with natural organic matter". Journal of Environmental Science. 2022, in review.
S. Hedrich, C. Jackish, M. Hofmann, A. A. Sanchez, K. J. Hass, S. Gogesch, and M. P. Lau. "Navigationshilfen zur ursprungsnahen Verminderung von Wasserkontamination im Altbergbau". Acamonta. 2022, 29.
A. A. Sanchez and M. C. Reid. “Characterization of Arsenite Interactions with the thiol-functionalized resin Ambersep GT74 as a model for Arsenic interactions with thiols in natural organic matter". Masters ProQuest Dissertation Publishing. 2021, 110783. https://doi.org/10.7298/39s3-my69
A. A. Sanchez, N. Mladenov, and J. Wasswa. “Fluorescent Compounds Retained By Ultrafiltration Membranes For Water Reuse”. Journal of Membrane Science. 2020, 600, 117867. DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117867.
INVOLVEMENT
P.h.D (2025), Biogeochemistry, Institute of Mining, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
M.S. (2021), Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
B.S. Cum Laude (2019), Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Masters Defense presentation on Characterization of As(III) interactions with a thiol -functionalized resin Nov 2021
- ACS Spring Conference 2021 virtual poster presentation Apr 2021
- CSU-LSAMP Program Recognition of Undergraduate Distinction (PROUD) Nominee Apr 2019
- Quest For the Best Nominee Jan 2019
- Cornell Sloan/Colman Diversity Fellowship Feb 2019
- Student Success Fee SponsorSHPE for Innovative Leaders in Engineering Careers Nov 2018
- SHPE Undergraduate Scholarship Aug 2018
- MESA's Director's List Apr 2018
- Columbia University Engineering Achievers in Graduate Education Program Feb 2017
- Barry Goldwater Scholarship Endorsement Jan 2018
- San Diego State University Dean's List 4 semesters
- Stanford University Graduate Pathways to STEM Program Oct 2017
- NIH/NIGMS Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholar Sept 2017 - Present
- Louis Strokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program acceptance Jun 2017 - Present
- Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Alumni Fund Scholarship Apr 2017
EXPERIENCE
Institute of Mineralogy - Biogeochemistry Freiberg, Germany Jan 2022 - present
TU Bergakademie PhD Student Researcher
Mentor: Dr. Maximilian Lau
Investigating how the presence of dissolved organic carbon in an underground Freiberg mine district affect the mobilization of metals and dissolved organic matter constituents through an orbitrap-MS system, a PCR microbiological analysis, and TOC analyses.
Ecological Engineering Laboratory Ithaca, NY Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Cornell University Graduate Student Researcher
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Reid
Studied the sorption of inorganic arsenic species onto a thiol-functionalized resin in order to assess the fate and transport of arsenic species in anaerobic paddy soil environments through kinetic studies, sorption experiments, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses.
ReNUWIt Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program Berkeley, CA Jun - Aug 2018
UC Berkeley Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Mentors: Dr. Lisa Alvarez-Cohen and PhD student Jennifer Lawrence
Examined anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox), a biological wastewater treatment process meant to remove reactive nitrogen. Tracked changes to microbial community of anammox bacteria with zeolite particles within up-flow reactors via UV spectrum and ion analyses.
Water Innovation and Reuse Learning Lab San Diego, CA Jan 2017 - July 2019
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Mentor: Dr. Natalie Mladenov
Using membrane ultrafiltration as a technique to detect for organic matter components that are responsible for fouling. Duties include extensive maintenance of membrane and time sensitive sampling. Comparing the concentration of organic constitutes with methods of fluorescence spectroscopy and total organic carbon analyses.
San Diego Bay National Fish & Wildlife Service Chula Vista, CA Feb - Aug 2016
Environment for the Americas Intern
Conducted research on shorebird migration patterns and their environmental interactions. Led habitat restoration projects, watershed demonstrations, and conservation discussions.
PUBLICATIONS
A. A. Sanchez and M. C. Reid. “Equilibrium and kinetic studies of arsenite adsorption to a thiol-functionalized surface as a model for arsenite interactions with natural organic matter". Journal of Environmental Science. 2022, in review.
S. Hedrich, C. Jackish, M. Hofmann, A. A. Sanchez, K. J. Hass, S. Gogesch, and M. P. Lau. "Navigationshilfen zur ursprungsnahen Verminderung von Wasserkontamination im Altbergbau". Acamonta. 2022, 29.
A. A. Sanchez and M. C. Reid. “Characterization of Arsenite Interactions with the thiol-functionalized resin Ambersep GT74 as a model for Arsenic interactions with thiols in natural organic matter". Masters ProQuest Dissertation Publishing. 2021, 110783. https://doi.org/10.7298/39s3-my69
A. A. Sanchez, N. Mladenov, and J. Wasswa. “Fluorescent Compounds Retained By Ultrafiltration Membranes For Water Reuse”. Journal of Membrane Science. 2020, 600, 117867. DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117867.
INVOLVEMENT
- CU Empower Mentor Program: Mentoring undergraduate students in STEM fields about how to be involved on campus and obtain opportunities for earning experience in their desired field
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Association (CEE GSA): Serving as a liaison between the GSA and the greater CEE body
- Latinx Graduate Student Coalition: Addressing social and political issues around the Latin community by facilitating discussions and collaborative events
- Graduate and Professional Women's Network (GPWOmeN): Collaborating with other dedicated women to promote efforts of gender equality
- Chi Epsilon Engineering Honors Society: Dedicating advancement of the civil, construction, and environmental engineering professions through scholarship, character, practicality, and sociability
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society (TBP): Promoting academic support for engineering students and conducting community service activities
- American Water Works Association (AWWA): Working collaboratively in committees and providing students with resources to find solutions for global water challenges
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE): Serving as Vice President of finance by completing financial reports and representing in engineering student council
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Working alongside outreach officer to lead k-12 girls in hands-on STEM activities at communal events
- Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA): Collaborating with professionals, attending shadow day events, and leading academic workshops