Process Engineer

Gowthaman Vijayan

**** ******** *****, ********* **. 602, Halifax, NS B3L 4P7

Mobile: +1-902-***-**** . E-mail: **************@*****.***

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Process Engineer

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Dedicated Engineer with a passion for production of energy from renewable

resources. Meticulously assist in the design, evaluation and execution of

research projects. Manage multiple research projects concurrently from

inception to completion. Well-versed in centrifugation, oil extraction,

lipid derivatization and distillation processes. Excellent writing skills -

prepare reports, submissions and presentation articles. Strong analytical

and organizational skills with attention to detail. Team player. Proficient

in using Minitab and MS Office.

AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

. Biodiesel Production Process . Process Optimization . GC-FID Analysis .

Oil Extraction . Lipid Derivatization

. Characterization of Lipids . Enzyme Recovery and Reuse . Distillation

Technique.

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

. Master of Applied Science in Biological Engineering, Dalhousie

University, Halifax, NS, Canada, 2013.

. Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology), Anna University, Chennai, India,

2008.

GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

. Bursary Scholarship from Process Engineering and Applied Science,

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.

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RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES HANDLED

. Plan and execute assigned experiments that support project goals. Select

appropriate scientific methods and technologies to perform experiments

accurately. Operate the research equipment safely.

. Collect, analyze, compile and interpret the research data. Perform

observational, comparative and experimental studies related to the

research project. Meticulously document research observations and

evaluations. Prepare records and reports. Keep accurate records of the

experiment and investigation findings.

. Draw conclusions and develop research paper based on experimental results

and analysis.

. Attend seminars. Participate in project team meetings and present

research paper.

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Topic: Bio-diesel Production (Graduate Assistant, Dalhousie University,

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, September 2009 - August 2013)

Objectives

. Investigate the potential of producing biodiesel from fish oil enzymatic

transesterification.

. Examine the effect of variables and optimize the biodiesel production

process.

. Reduce the operational cost by recovering and reusing the enzymes and

solvents.

Methodology

. Perform quantitative analysis of fatty acids and its corresponding esters

using GC-FID.

. Manage economic analysis and cost estimation related activities.

Equipment

. HP 5890 Series II Gas Chromatography, Centrifuge, Rotary Evaporator,

Sonicator, Shaker, Weighing Balance and Spectrophotometer.

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TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED

. Biotechnology: UK and Indian Perspectives Seminar, British Council and

Anna University, Chennai, India.

. Fermentation of Azospirillum and Phosphobacteria Workshop, Monarch

Institute of Biotechnologies, India.

. In-Plant Training (IPT) Certificate, Feeder Balancing Dairy, Krishnagiri,

India.

. Youth for Water Resource Development, National Service Scheme

Certificate, Anna University, India.

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

. Member, DISA, Dalhousie University, September 2010 - Present.

. Member, INDISA, Dalhousie University, September 2010 - Present.

. Member, NSCA, Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 2009 - Present.

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