GARY F. MARTIN
** ******** ******, *******, *** York, 14214
Contact: 716-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To get a full-time position, where I am looking forward to challenges and
opportunities to utilize my skills, knowledge and expertise in the field of
Chemical Engineering
EDUCATION:
. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Sept 2011
University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
GPA 3.3/4.0
. Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, June 2009
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
First class with Distinction (aggregate 70%)
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
. Computer Languages: Basic C, Fortran
. CAD/CAE: AutoCAD, Basic MATLAB
. Office Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Visio
. Operating Systems: Windows, Unix
. CFD Software: ANSYS CFX, Flow 3D
. Characterization Techniques: Mass Spectrometry, X-ray Diffraction, TEM,
TGA
. PLC knowledge
. PFDs and P&IDs
. Experience working with Glovebox
RELEVANT COURSE WORK:
Chemical Engineering Analysis, Computational Modeling of Thermofluid
Systems, Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics, Applied Chemical Kinetics,
Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Engineering, Heat Transfer
Operations, Mass Transfer Operations, Fluid Transport Operations,
Optimization and Operations Research, Applied Sciences, Engineering
Management
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Computational Modeling of Compressible Gas Flow through a High Temperature
Reducing Jet Reactor
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
. Produced Copper and Silver nanoparticles using the High Temperature
Reducing Jet (HTRJ) reactor pilot plant
. Designed and simulated the HTRJ reactor using ANSYS CFX Finite Element
Analysis CFD software
. Studied the mass, momentum and heat transfer characteristics of non-
reacted compressible gas mixture (H2, N2, O2 and H2O) through the reactor
and the heat transfer through the steel walls of the reactor
. Applied simulation results to modify and improve the design of HTRJ
reactor
PROJECTS:
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Photographic Films, Colloids and Surface Phenomena, Fall 2009
. Conducted extensive literature work of the invention of photographic
films
. Studied the basic structure of the film and the properties of the
chemicals composed in the layers
. Reviewed market sales trend over the past decade
Kinetics of Surface Reactions in CVD Reactors, Applied Chemical Kinetics,
Fall 2009
. Conducted extensive research in the working of the CVD reactors to
produce CNT
. Determined output profile of CNT produced for a fixed quantity of
precursor inlet at varying temperatures in CVD reactor
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), University of Mumbai
Removal of Chromium VI using Agricultural Waste Material
BE Final Year Project, Jul 2008 - Apr 2009
. Conducted extensive experimental and analytical tests to adsorb toxic
metal Chromium VI from sample Chromium salt solutions using agricultural
waste materials as substitutes to commercial adsorbents like activated
carbon
. Applied experimental results to test Chromium VI removal from effluents
samples obtained from tinning industry
. Constructed PFD of the plant highlighting important processes of
sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, separation and incineration
. Evaluated cost of setting up the treatment plant
. Due to be published in the International Journal of Environmental
Engineering and Management (IJEEM)
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
. Member of IIChE (Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers)
. Third position in All India Student Technical Paper Writing Competition
"Engrosser '09" organized by Student Chapter of IIChE
. Technical presentations, seminars and workshops on various topics in
Chemical Engineering throughout the under graduation
. Second position in Physez '04, organized by Physics and Electronics
Departments of Jai Hind College (high school)