Work
Experience
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2021 - 2022
Tutor
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Tutored undergraduate students in core chemical engineering coursework
2018 - 2022
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Kentucky
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2nd Prize in 2019 AIChE Student Conference Poster Competition for Nanoparticle Formulation research.
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Formulation of nanoparticles for loading, controlled release of therapeutics, and cell uptake for periodontal disease treatment.
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Performed diverse wet lab nanomaterial research using methods including Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Dynamic light scattering (DLS), HPLC, BET Surface Characterization, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and DSC.
2020-2021
Refining Engineer Co-Op
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Technical Services Co-Op: Robinson, IL
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Development and implementation of novel energy-saving project around Benzene Extraction Unit worth ~ $350M/year.
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Collaboration with Operations and Contractors to conduct unit-wide pressure survey to optimize product specifications.
Process Controls Co-Op: Garyville, LA
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Development of Experion control scheme optimizing feed pressure of Desulfurization unit worth ~$500M/year.
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Graphics update using HMIWeb Display Builder for remote process limit validation from board consoles along with Operator training on new feature.
Education
2022 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology | PhD in Chemical Engineering
2017 - 2022
University of Kentucky | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry
Relevant Courses: Biochemical Engineering, Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Engineering Statistics, Ethics and Safety
Summer 2018
Study Abroad in Karlsruhe, Germany (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology)
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Resided with host family for a summer, while taking (1) Calculus 4 and (2) Engineering and Culture in Germany.
Skills
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MATLAB
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PI ProcessBook
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ASPEN Process Simulation
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Experion DCS Development
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Visual Basic for Excel Macro Development
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Intermediate knowledge of Spanish
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Intermediate knowledge of Arabic
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Technical Writing (Laboratory Notebook, Memos, Manuscripts, etc.)