Summary
Seeking a full time position as a metallurgical or materials engineer
Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology Dec. 2012
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering GPA:4.0/4.0
Thesis title: Recycling of waste printed circuit (wiring) boards.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Aug. 2009
M.S., Light Metals Production GPA: B (~85%)
Thesis title: Phosphorus removal from metallurgical grade silicon by the vacuum refining process.
Makerere University Kampala, Uganda Oct. 2006
B.S., Industrial Chemistry GPA: 4.34/5.0
Thesis Title: Characterization and upgrading of Sukulu iron ore samples.
Experience and Training
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
Graduate Research Assistant Aug.2010 – Dec. 2012
National Science Foundation Research Project: Recycling of electronic waste
• Worked on development of new methods of recovering metals and pyrolysis oil from waste printed circuit boards
• Proposed a method of recovering pyrolysis oil devoid of toxic bromines from waste printed circuit boards
• Proposed a method of recovering precious metals from waste printed circuit boards
• Proposed a method of controlling toxic emissions from waste printed circuit boards
• Supervised and guided undergraduate students in hydrometallurgy laboratory. Ran gas chromatograph, electrolysis cells, leaching vessels, etc.
• Graded assignments for undergraduate students in mechanical properties of materials
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim, Norway Summer Graduate Research Intern Jun. 2009. – Aug. 2009
• Studied the kinetics of vacuum refining of metallurgical grade silicon.
• Proposed a model for the determination of mass transfer coefficient(s) for the removal of phosphorus from metallurgical grade silicon under vacuum conditions
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim, Norway
Graduate Research Assistant Aug. 2007 – Jun. 2009
Norwegian Research Council funded project on refining of metallurgical grade for solar cells
• Studied the effect of pressure, temperature and time on the refining rate of silicon as regards to phosphorus removal
• Estimated both the mass transfer and reaction rate coefficient for phosphorus removal from metallurgical grade silicon
• Accomplished assigned tasks in within the required time uncommon to most M.S. candidates, saving my Department valuable time and money
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Kasese Cobalt Company Limited Kampala, Uganda
Junior Metallurgist Sep. 2006 – Jun. 2007
• Contracted by Kasese Cobalt Company Limited to work as a junior metallurgical trainee to provide plant and laboratory support to senior plant metallurgists in making critical plant operation decisions
• Successfully ...
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