Fernando Bravo

  • Chemical Management Specialist

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Fernando has a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from CUNY where he worked in synthetic carbohydrate receptors for antiviral applications while also managing safety in the lab. Prior to Tandon, he worked as an Organic Chemist in Process Research and Development in Merck & Co Inc. in Rahway, NJ. Aside from extensive experience in research, Fernando is also an adjunct professor of chemistry in Hunter College.

Fernando provides lab-focused innovation, guidance, and troubleshooting with safety compliance and chemical expertise, providing modern solutions and support to state of the art academic and research laboratories. Fernando is certified in OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and FDNY C14 standards to provide support for Tandon’s chemical needs by aiding with SOP review, inventory management initiatives, establishing and enforcing chemical safety and compliance, supplying support in chemical related incidents, and bio waste disposal.