Tushmit M. Hasan
Hockessin, DE 19707
*******@****.*****.***
EDUCATION
. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering; Minor: Biology
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Graduation: May 2013; cumulative GPA: 3.34/4.00
. Select Coursework: Energy Systems, Resources, and Technologies;
Engineering and the Environment; Chemical Process Design and Control;
Genetics and Molecular Biology; Genomics; Biochemistry; Organic
Chemistry
. Senior Design Project: A Moore's Law for DNA Sequencing: $1,000
Genomes using Ion Torrent Technology
- MATLAB simulation of genome sequencing, mathematical model of
chip technology, business model for the $1,000 Genome
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DATA ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE
. Internship, University of Virginia, Jun - Jul 2012
- Performed statistical analysis on data sets with 500+ entries
using SPSS, mainly regression analysis
- Developed proficiency with previously unfamiliar techniques used
in scoring systems
- Presented findings at LANS Conference
. Semester-long Projects:
. Course: Engineering and the Environment, Jan - May 2012
- Economic analysis of lighting technologies at Penn
- Planned, coordinated and executed data collection and data
analysis; Communicated with several departments to compile data
set; Performed thorough literature review
. Course: Energy Systems, Resources and Technologies, Sep - Dec 2010
- Personal energy audit: residential, commercial, industrial and
transportation per head energy consumption
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
. Coursework: Chemical Engineering Unit Operations (flash vaporization,
chemical kinetics, mass dialysis, residence time distribution, heat
exchangers), Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology.
. Lab Assistant, Genetics Lab, Penn Biology Department. P.I.: Dr. Brian
Gregory, Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
- Lab duties: maintenance, running gels, preparing PCR samples,
DNA extraction
COMPUTER SKILLS
. MS Excel: proficient in entering and manipulating data on spreadsheet
using tables, charts, and goal seek
. SPSS: skilled at performing descriptive and regression analyses
. Aspen Plus Process Simulation Software: basic experience in process
modeling
. HTML coding: experienced in using HTML syntax to manipulate website
appearance
. MATLAB: basic experience in coding simple programs and performing
calculations
OTHER EXPERIENCE
. Intern, BRAC (development organization), Bangladesh, June - July
2010
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) program; BRAC Solar program
- Travelled to and inspected over 10 rural worksites in the Khulna
division of Bangladesh
- Compiled reports on arsenic poisoning, water distribution, solar
panel installation
. Co-founder & Advisor, 1 Initiative (nonprofit youth organization)
(http://1di.org/), Aug 2006 - present
- Coordinated and documented all projects and activities (2006-
2009)
- Mentor current executive board to translate ideas into
sustainable actions (2009-present)
- Serve as webmaster and content editor of bi-annual newsletter
(2009-present)
. Media & Operations Chair, Penn Engineers Without Borders, Sep 2010 -
Apr 2013
- Supervise internal and external communication; maintain social
media presence
- Facilitate collaboration between 5 committees under PennEWB
. Education Manager, Penn Eco Reps Program, Sep 2010 - May 2013
- Investigate extent of sustainable practices in college houses
and raise awareness about it
- Coordinate events and facilitate measures to increase
sustainable practices in college houses
IMMIGRATION STATUS: Permanent Resident; Eligible to apply for
naturalization