Tarun Narra

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EDUCATION:

College of Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

May 2013

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, GPA 3.92/4

University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

May 2011

Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, Percentage 78.1%

EXPERIENCE:

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Nov 2011-May 2013

Research Assistant, Prof. Dmitry Kopelevich lab

Thesis: "Molecular dynamic simulations of raft formation and fullerene

transport in lipid membranes"

. On a Linux environment using my programming skills in FORTRAN and

statistical analyses methods, I analyzed raft formations that occur

in modeled membranes.

. Obtained the free energy profiles for transport of fullerene

nanoparticles into lipid membranes of different ternary compositions

using molecular dynamic simulations performed on high performance

computing network

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Jan 2013-May 2013

Teaching Assistant, Advanced Chemical and Bio Processing Lab

. Prepared standard operating procedures (SOP), Lab theory notes, lab

safety standards for various experiments.

. Supervised eight graduate students per week in conducting the

experiment dealing with pump systems.

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Aug 2012-May 2013

Teaching Assistant, Unit Operations Lab I and II

. Supervised eight undergraduate students per week in conducting the

experiments of Unit Operations labs I and II.

. Operated distillation columns, Gas absorption column, Liquid-liquid

extraction columns, thin film evaporators, rotary drum filters, fluid

flow, Polymer extrusion and heat exchangers

. Involved in understanding and troubleshooting the technical problems,

and purchase of new equipment.

. Prepared lab notes and standard operating procedures.

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Jan 2012-May 2012

Student Assistant, Process Thermodynamics

. Assisted the professor in the process thermodynamics course. Graded

assignments and quizzes.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad, India

May 2009

Industrial trainee, Chemical Tech-ops II facility

. Assisted quality control analysts in performing UV-Vis

spectrophotometry, GC and HPLC.

. Reviewed QC Data for compliance with specifications. Evaluated

results.

. Assisted engineers in conducting daily manufacturing processes by

complying with GMP.

Skills:

. Extensive laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, engineering,

chemistry and semiconductor laboratories.

. Working knowledge process modeling and simulation software such as

HYSYS, UniSim and DWSIM

. Ability to work with several operating systems (Windows, Mac OSX and

Linux).

. Excellent programming skills: C, Fortran, Matlab.

. Excellent software skills: LabVIEW, Simulink, Microsoft Office

programs (word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)

. Familiarity with GDP/GMP/GLP, HAZOP assessments, PFD and P&IDs,

Statistical analysis, OSHA regulations, Lean and six sigma principles,

Design of Experiments(DOE), Environmental and Health and Safety

Honors and activities:

. University of Florida -Achievement Award recipient,

. University of Florida - Graduate association of chemical engineers,

AIChE Grad student member.

. Osmania University - Student placement cell coordinator, Secretary of

organizing committee for Catalysis-11, Co-founder of a Sahasrahasta

NGO-charity organization, Secretary of Eco club, College Table tennis

team captain

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