PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated Chemical Engineer with specific work experience in packaging and printing engineering. Seeking position in research and development or in quality control within manufacturing environment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Paper coating and laboratory tests on paper board, corrugated board, carton, adhesive, and all kinds of inks
• Color management, color matching, flexographic, rotogravure, offset, inkjet and screen printing processes
KEY SKILLS
• Proven skills in project management; works well individually and with team
• Well versed in design of experiment, instrument calibration, CAD, statistics, and workflow
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Minitab, and MS Office
Education
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Nov. 2013
Master of Science in Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging (PCI), GPA: 3.81
Thesis: Producing soy inkjet ink with soy protein on paper substrate
Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, Iran Feb 1993
Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering (Color Technology & Science), GPA: 3.00
Thesis: Producing flexography printing ink on paper substrate
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI
Graduate Research Assistant Sept 2011 – April 2013
• Conducted research for special projects from various companies, including a project from Omnova Company to research solvent-based gravure ink on polyethylene substrate
• Performed research related to master’s thesis (Inkjet Ink)
Asan Pack Company (Packaging & Printing), Gazvin, Iran
Laboratory Manager Oct 2008 – May 2011
• Set up laboratory related to paperboard, corrugated board, box, and glue and flexographic ink according to the international standards (ISO, TAPPI, ASTM, and BS)
• Managed five full time researchers in both paper and ink laboratories
• Resolved production problems and customer complaints
• Obtained laboratory authority certification from Institute of Standard and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI)
• Contributed to Integrated Management System project to ensure laboratory followed ISO 9000 standards
Iran Carton Company (Packaging & Printing), Tehran, Iran
Laboratory Manager Sept 2002 – Sept 2008
• Obtained laboratory aut...
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