Shiva Golchi
Kingston, ON, K*M2W8
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OBJECTIVE Chemical Engineer; interested in research and product development
EDUCATION M.Sc. Candidate, Chemical Engineering
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, 2012- 2013 (Expected)
B.Sc., Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical Industries)
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, 2007-2011
LANGUAGES English; oral and written fluency
Persian; oral and written fluency
SKILLS Technical skills
Manipulation of bio-colloids
Data acquisition systems (collecting, organizing, and analyzing data)
Trained for general biosafety and level 1 containment
Experience of working in cleanroom, conducting photolithography, raman
spectroscopy, growing bacterial cultures, and working in biohazard level 1
laboratories
Knowledgeable in statistical tests and analysis
Computer skills
COMSOL multiphysics, Aspen HYSYS, JMP (statistical software), MS Office
HIGHLIGHTS
Prepared experimental protocols and conducted experiments on sampling and
detection of bioparticles with surface based biosensors
Conducted micro-fabrication work, fabrication of miniaturized micro-electrodes
Investigated methods of bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soils,
prepared and presented written and oral reports
Investigated methods of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), prepared a review
on green engineering aspects
Prepared and presented a written and oral report on evaluating commercial
potential of biosensors
WORK Research assistant
EXPERIENCE Queen’s University, Kingston, ON 2012-present
Working on electrokinetically enhanced sampling and detection of bio-particles
with surface based biosensors
Investigation of Raman enhanced surfaces for label free detection of bio-
particles
Managed laboratory functions including organization, maintenance, ordering
and scheduling equipment use
Trained new students to work with laboratory equipment
Teaching assistant
Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada 2012-present
Prepared and presented tutorials for CHEE223 (Fluid Mechanics)
Assisted in writing, evaluating, and marking the bi-weekly assignments,
midterm, and final exam for CHEE223
Internship
Kherad Industry Technical Engineering (KITEC), Tehran, Iran summer 2010
Obtained training on design and implement of cooling towers
Worked as R&D engineer, participated in writing manuals for product designs
WORKSHOPS
HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) Management Systems Internal Audit
and Integrator Training Course, 2010
Manufacturing Principles Of Lubricant Oils And Pars Oil company’s Applications
2010
PERSONAL
INTERESTS
Swimming, Zumba, Yoga, Reading, Playing Piano