Assistant Manager
Resume:
AHMAD R. SOUFIANI
*******@*******.***
Stillwater, OK 74078
Profile Of Qualifications
- Expertise in using, calibration, and maintenance of analytical
instruments
- Proficient in developing analytical procedures
- Experienced with laboratory management
Education
PhD in Physical Chemistry
Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, OK
Anticipated: June 2013
GPA 3.90
Master of Science in Physical Chemistry
Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan, Iran
February 1999
Thesis: Making Flammable Gas Sensor
GPA 3.43
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Birjand University (BU), Birjand, Iran
July
1996
GPA 3.28
Related Experience
Research Assistant
Oklahoma State University - Chemistry
January 2009 - Present
Passive Corrosion Sensor
- Analyze corrosion rate of Zn and Fe in salt solutions and soils
- Invistigate galvanic corrosion rate of Zn in salt solutions and
soils
- Build passive corrosuion sensor
- Examine sensor response to galvanic corrosion of Zn in soil
Concrete Sealant
- Develope the drop test instrument
- Examine the concrete sealant by means of drop test and X-Ray
Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Prediction of UV-Vis spectra of TM Oxide Clusters
- Predict the UV-Vis spectra of Molybdenum oxide clusters utilizing
Time Dependent Density
Functional Theory (TD-DFT)
- Analayze effect of cluster size on UV-Vis spectra of clusters
Adsorption of Organic Peroxids on Molybdenum Oxide Cluster Surface
- Predict molecular and dissociative adsorption of organic peroxids
on Molybdenum Oxide - Hydrogen
Bronze surface utilizing Density Functional calculations
- Analayze reaction coordinate between adsorbed species on cluster
surface
Color Change of Molybdenum Oxide - Gluconate Complex
- Predict the UV-Vis spectra of Molybdenum oxide - gluconate
complexes utilizing Time Dependent
Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT)
- Analayze color change of complex experimentally using UV-Vis
spectrophotometer
GC & Service Laboratories Manager
August 2004 - October 2008
Borzouyeh Petrochemical Company (BPC), Iran
- Prepared laboratory test procedures according to standards such as
ASTM, IFP, UOP, KU SV, DIN, CPX
- Serviced, calibrated, and maintained laboratory instruments
- Trained, managed, and supervised laboratory personnel to do the
analysis
- Established and followed HSE and ISO 17025 regulations
- Purchased laboratory chemicals, glassware and instruments
Senior Laboratory Chemist
December 2002 - July 2004
Borzouyeh Petrochemical Company (BPC), Iran
- Managed shift personnel to do the analysis
- Validated analysis results
- Executed routine and non-routine analysis of feedstock, process
chemicals, and products
Research Chemist
January 2002 - November 2002
Kimya Maadan Co., Iran
- Searched literature to find best adsorbent for HF gas
- Planned and executed laboratory tests to optimize the gas adsorbent
pellets preparation conditions
- Designed and developed required laboratory and pilot plant facilities
and tests to examine the adsorption capacity of prepared pellets
Research Assistant
August 1996 - February 1999
Isfahan University of Technology
- Examined adsorption of flammable gases on various catalysts
- Built flammable gas sensor using best catalyst
- Studied the response of sensor for various flammabe gases
Technical Skills
Analytical Instruments: XPS, IR, UV-Vis, GC, BET
Scientific Computer Programs: Gaussian, Hyperchem, Sigmaplot,
Autocad
Computer: Windows, Linux, C
programming
Languages: English, Farsi, Turkish
Certifications: Computational Chemistry
for Chemistry Educators, X-Ray Machine Training
Teaching
- Physical Chemistry I&II teaching assistant, IUT, Iran
- Physical Chemistry lab's instructor, IUT, Iran
- General Chemistry teaching assistant, OSU
- Physical Chemistry course and laboratory teaching assistant, OSU
Publications & Presentations
Theoretical prediction of UV-Vis spectra for Mo Oxide clusters
Talk
57th Annual ACS Pentasectional Meeting, Lawton, OK, Mar 17,2012
Passive Wireless Corrosion Sensor for Transportation Infrastructures
Award Winning Poster
ODOT-OkTC Transportation Research Day, Oklahoma City, OK, Oct 11, 2011
Theoretical prediction of UV-Vis spectra for Mo(VI) and mixed oxide
clusters Poster
Oklahoma Supercomputing Symposium, Norman, OK, Oct 11-12, 2011
Theoretical prediction of UV-Vis spectra for Mo(VI) and mixed oxide
clusters Poster
242th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Dencer, CO, Aug 28 - Sep 1, 2011
Environmental and Galvanic Corrosion Rates for Zn and Fe Wires
Poster
55th Annual ACS Pentasectional Meeting, Norman, OK, 2010
Flammable Gas Sensor
Poster
13th Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Congress, Iran, 1995
Visa Status
F1
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