SUMMARY:
• 10+ years of experience working in collaborative teams and interdisciplinary projects in industry and research
• Experienced in modeling and simulation of separation columns using Rate-Based (nonequilibrium) model
• Proficient in process simulation using Aspen Plus, Hysys and ChemSep
• Experienced in: reaching goals within time and budget constraints
EDUCATION:
Clarkson University- PhD candidate, Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.8
Amirkabir University of Technology-M. Sc., Biochemical Engineering, GPA: 3.6
University of Tehran-B. Sc., Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Arvin Ideh Pars Company, Iran (Process Simulation Consultant) 2005-2006
Designed, simulated and optimized chemical processes for oil and petrochemical companies
• Modeled a distillation column using Rate-Based model in Hysys and Matlab simulation environment
• Developed a Rate-Based model for packed distillation columns
• Optimized ethylene oxide plant
• Simulated reactive distillation columns (MTBE and butyl acetate)
• Optimized isobutyl alcohol and isobutyl acetate separation by extractive and pressure swing distillations
• Simulated and experimentally verified a total reflux three-phase packed distillation column
• Simulated BTEX emission in natural gas dehydration
Biotechnology Department, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (Research Assistant)
Collaborated in teams of scientists and engineers to conduct research for academic institutions 2006-2008
• Bioleached zinc from sphalerite concentrate of Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex, Iran
• Bioleached molybdenum and nickel from spent catalysts of Natioanl Iranian Oil Company
• Conceptually designed a bioreactor for the bioproduction of clavulunic acid
• Adaptated Acidithiobacillus Thiooxidans and Acidithiobacillus Ferooxidans bacteria to toxic elements
R&D Department, Arak Petrochemical Company (Intern) 2003-2004
• Sized lines and characterized pumps for different petrochemical plants
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Aspen Rate-Based Distillation, Aspen Plus, Hysys, ChemSep, Unisim, Aspen Heat Exchanger, Aspen Split,
MATLAB, C
INSTRUMENT SKILLS:
Ion Chromatography (IC) , ICPMS, Partisol Sampler , WPS, Dusttrak , Piezobalance, CPC, Bioreactors
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Center for Air Resource Engineering and Science, Clarkson University ( Research Assistant) 2008-2012
• Designed and constructed a new and efficient Cr(VI) sampler for EPA ($70000 funding) to be commercialized
• Investigated on atmospheric Cr(VI) and Cr(III) chemistry and analysis
• Measured source emission of indoor aerosols from cooking activities
• Characterized fugitive dust emissions in Fort Drum, NY
• Performed source apportionment of atmospheric fine aerosol in Detroit, MI
Separation Processes Laboratory, University of Tehran (Research Assistant) 2004-2005
• Designed and constructed laboratory scale packed and tray distillation columns
• Experimentally investigated phase inversion of oil and water dispersion in RDC columns
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