Education
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, minor in International Relations May 2013
• Cumulative GPA: 3.01/4.0
• Activities: AIChE, Ballet Performance Group, Engineering Ambassador, Engineers Without Borders, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Radiance Dance Theatre
Relevant Courses and Projects: Chemical Process Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Separation Processes, Reactor Design, Process Design, Process Dynamics and Control, Thermodynamics, Engineering Computing, Bio-interfaces
Senior Design Project:
• In a team of six, developed and tested a spin coater designed to create thin films of PMMA
• Participated in design and assembly of spin coater, by modifying a previously existing machine
• Tested quality of the device and calibrated it to prepare samples of thin films of PMMA
• Wrote the final report including the technical data and instruction manual for the spin coater
Power Grid Network Design
• Designed a power grid network for 10 US cities to identify the most efficient network for power delivery
• Wrote Mathematica code to generate multiple random network simulations to reduce dead time
• Utilized Microsoft Excel for analysis of relevant statistical data to the process of power distribution
Biodiesel Sample Preparation Methodology:
• In a team of four developed an experimental approach to refine waste cooking oil into biodiesel
• Researched the topic to replace and modify sensible components for the refining process
• Applied LabView for measurement techniques and utilized MatLab and Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis
• Tested properties of samples to follow ASTM standards for boiling and melting points, cloud point and viscosity
Summary of Qualifications
• Analytical and problem solving skills demonstrated as a student, teaching assistant and leader
• Project management and organizational skills gained through academic and executive projects
• Engineering statistics knowledge gained though coursework and practical applications
• Experience in technical drawings, process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Synthesis of chemicals, including polymers such as plastics and thin films, and biodiesel
• Created quality testing plan for biodiesel and spin coater projects to follow ASTM standards
• Ability to learn new concepts rapidly, to be applied to various projects
Leadership
PSI UPSILON FRATERNITY ALUMNI BOARD NEW YORK, NY
Membership Consultant and Coordinator November 2013 – Present
• Participate in board meetings to decide and vote on the needs of the student chapter and alumni association
• Analyze student demographic of New York University to identify prospective members for rebuilding chapter
• Created and manage Upsilon Chapter’s networking group for students and alumni on LinkedIn
President of University of Rochester Chapter of the National Society of Collegiate ...
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