ABDULLAH NASR, PH.D.

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PROFILE

10+ years of international experience in research and development of classical chemical processes such as heat transfer in two

phase flow, crystallization, colloids and interfacial science, and free radical polymerization

3+ years of experience in creating statistical models, using Design of Experiments (DOE), which relate critical parameters to

response variables

Strong background in fundamentals with hands-on experience bridging theoretical work with practical applications,

demonstrated by designing, building, and testing multiple experimental setups and systems

Developed an innovative design of sub-sea heat exchangers for offshore gas cooling (Shell, Netherlands). Created a MATLAB

model for a series of MSMPR crystallizers and run simulations to optimize and control operating conditions

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada 2014

Thesis title: Modeling and Development of Three-Dimensional Gel Dosimeters

Courses: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design,

Master of Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA 2009

Courses: Advanced Process Control, Advanced Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Numerical Methods

Colloids and Surface Science, Applied Mathematics, Transport Phenomena

Master of Technological Design (MTD), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands 2003

Specializing in Chemical Process Design and Development

Thesis title: Design of Sub-Sea Heat Exchanger for Offshore Gas Cooling

Courses: Conceptual Design, Advanced Plant Design, Industrial Catalysis, Techno-Economic Evaluation, Reactive Separation

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan 2001

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant (My PhD thesis work), Queen’s University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Kingston, Canada 2010– 2014

Developed radiation dose sensors for cancer radiotherapy, enhancing quality assurance

Improved manufacturing procedure for radiochromic 3D micelle gel dosimeters, reducing manufacturing

time by 50%

Created statistical models using designed experiments, relating effects of key factors to the performance

of 3D gel dosimeters

Modeled free-radical polymerization dosimeters, simulating difficult experimental conditions

Teaching Assistant, Queen’s University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Kingston, Canada 2010 – 2013

Led two hour weekly in-class tutorials and held office hours for up to 132 students in Chemical Reaction

Engineering course, assisting them to understand course materials.

Supervised 64 students in Unit Operations Laboratory, ensuring safe conduct of experiments

Evaluated course projects, laboratory reports and exams in Phase and Reaction Equilibrium, Unit Operation

Laboratory, Numerical Methods, and Chemical Reaction Engineering

Research Associate, Illinois Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Chicago, USA 2004-2009

Conducted molecular dynamic simulations, studying different crystallization processes

Designed, built and tested high-pressure hydrogen storage setup, studying hydrogen adsorption isotherms

for carbon nano-tubes and metal hydrides

Developed a MATLAB model for a series of Mixed Suspension Mixed Product Removal (MS MPR) crystallizers,

facilitating computer simulations to optimize operating conditions

Designed, built and tested jacketed crystallizer with ultrasound probe, studying effect of ultrasound waves

on crystal nucleation

Designed, built, and tested air-bubbling column, studying effects of silicon oxide surfactants on foamability,

structure, and performance of non-aqueous foams

Process Engineer, Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Irbid, Jordan 2004

Managed and supervised up to 26 operators for daily process activities, ensuring safe conduct

Performed laboratory testing on drinking water, controlling water quality

Project Engineer/Industrial Internship Fellow (My MTD thesis work), Shell, Den Haag, the Netherlands 2002-2003

Designed two phase flow experimental setup, studying effect of air flow rate on two -phase flow heat transfer

Developed an innovative design for a sub-sea heat exchanger used in offshore gas cooling

Process Design and Development Engineer, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands. 2001-2002

Worked with different teams of engineers to conduct several technical projects including:

- Conceptual Design of Fischer-Tropsch process in super critical medium

- Technical design for a one step Methyl Iso-Butyl Ketone (MIBK) production plant using reactive separation unit

- Techno-Economic Evaluation of MIBK Production Plant

Project Engineer, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Irbid, Jordan 2001

Designed, built, and tested fluidized bed, studying heavy metal removal from synthetic wastewater using

hydrogen-based solid amberlite

Trainee Process Engineer in Oil Refinery, Jordanian Petroleum Refinery, Zarqa, Jordan 2000

Worked with different production teams in multiple refinery units including: Boilers, Water treatment,

Crude oil processing, Distillation, Hydrocracking, Fuel enhancement, and O il plant

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Canadian citizen

Advanced Level Computer Skills: Aspen Plus, MATLAB, FORTRAN, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)

Languages: Arabic (fluent)

Volunteer Arabic instructor for children at the Islamic Society of Kingston

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

Nasr AT, KM Alexander, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Leuco crystal violet micelle gel dosimeters: I. Investigation of

opportunities for improvements” Physics in Medicine and Biology. (Submitted)

Nasr AT, KM Alexander, T Olding, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Leuco crystal violet micelle gel dosimeters: II. Recipe

Optimization” Physics in Medicine and Biology. (Submitted)

Nasr AT, T Olding, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Evaluation of the potential for diacetylenes as reporter molecules in 3D

micelle gel dosimetry," Physics in Medicine and Biology 58, 785-805, 2013

Nasr AT, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Mathematical modelling of the response of polymer gel dosimeters to HDR and LDR

brachytherapy radiation," Macromolecular Theory & Simulations 21, 36-51, 2012

Chain JMN, AT Nasr, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Mathematical Modeling of Depth-Dose Response of Polymer Gel

Dosimeters," Macromolecular Theory & Simulations 20, 735-751, 2011

Mohameed HA, N Abdel-Jabbar, K Takrouri, and AT Nasr, "Model-Based Optimal Cooling Strategy for Batch Crystallization

Processes," Trans IChemE, 81, Part A, 578-584, 2003

Conference Proceedings

Nasr AT, KM Alexander, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Opportunities for improving the performance of LCV micelle gel

dosimeters: I. preliminary investigation” Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 573, article 012037, 2015

Nasr AT, KM Alexander, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Opportunities for improving the performance of LCV micelle gel

dosimeters: II. Recipe optimization” Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 573, article 012038, 2015

Olding T, KM Alexander, C Jechel, AT Nasr and C Joshi,” Delivery Validation of VMAT Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy

at Commissioning” Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 573, article 012019, 2015

Nasr AT, T Olding, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Preliminary evaluation of diacetylene -based 3D micelle gel dosimeters,"

Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 444, article 012041, 2013

McAuley KB, and AT Nasr, "Fundamentals of Gel Dosimeters," Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 444, article 012 001, 2013

Nasr AT, JNM Chain, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Mathematical modelling of response of polymer gel dosimeters to

brachytherapy radiation," Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 250, article 012066, 2010

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