Project High School

Aristides Nakos

Objective: To meticulously investigate energy production and storage, while provide insight for sustainable solutions.

USA & Greek dual Citizenship email: *********.*****@*****.*** Cell #: +1-401-***-**** 42686 Isle Royal St. Fremont, CA 94538 USA

EDUCATION

Coursera January 2013 – present

An Introduction to the US Food System: Perspectives from Public Health, Principles of Microeconomics

Brown University Providence, RI

Sc.B. Chemical & Biochemical Engineering May 2012

Relevant Coursework: Chemical Process Design, Physics of Energy, Sustenance & Sustainability, Phase & Chemical Equilibria,

Transport & Biotransport Processes, Principles of Ecology, Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment, Heat & Mass Transfer,

Organic Chemistry I & II, Managerial Decision Making, Engineers of the Future

Rodian Pedia High School Rhodes, Greece *U.S.A. Citizenship June 2008

Honors: Valedictorian, top 0.5% in PanHellenic Final Examinations, Varsity Swimming and Water Polo, Honorary Volunteer

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Environmental Studies Sustenance & Sustainability

Rhode Island Foodshed Map Interviewer Spring 2012

Interviewed 5 dairy farmers and compiled data on agricultural practices and trade to create a profiled foodshed map of RI

Assimilated demographic data, variety and density of grocery merchandise to assess food security in Providence, RI

Engineering Chemical Process Design

Group Capstone Project – Production of Non-Alcoholic Beer using a reverse osmosis process Spring 2012

Applied energy and mass balance to optimize dealcoholization process and tested NF and CA membranes

Used Excel to conduct cash flow analysis in 5 of the United States to estimate profitability and ROI of project

Physics Physics of Energy

Solar Energy Considerations Presentation Spring 2012

Used Porter’s 5 forces to assess current solar energy usage and future outlook based on geography and economic activity

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Alemany Urban Farm & Veggielution San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Volunteer January 2013 - present

Perform soil treatment by using passive aeration techniques on compost to create natural nutritious fertilizer

Use cover crops to maintain health of food crops so as to preserve the soil pesticide free and protect undergrou nd water aquifers

Laboratory for Environmental & Health Nanoscience Providence, RI

Research Assistant Summer 2010

Documented surface behavior of nanomaterial by use of TEM microscope to assess material behavior in water

Designed and performed multiple step reactions under EH&S regulations to create Janus nanoparticles

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Harvard Square Academy Fremont, CA

Mathematics and Science Teacher September 2012 - present

Supervise 40 students’ school progress by quizzes, examination of homework and answering conceptual inquiries

Compose weekly lesson plans and hold impromptu sessions on pre-algebra, algebra, chemistry and AP chemistry, SAT Chemistry

Craft interdisciplinary mathematical problems to develop students’ critical thinking, intuition and to associate con cepts

Brainstorm and enforce policies to foster a fun learning environment that incentivizes and regulates student behavior

Habitat for Humanity – Brown University Chapter Providence, RI

Vice President; Executive Board Fundraising and Community Sponsorship Co-Chair Fall 2010 – Spring 2012

Volunteered for the construction of shelter for 5 low-income families and led 10 students in collegiate build trips annually

Coordinated 10 fundraising events annually via Facebook and met annual $1,000 Habitat International donation quota

Bear Paw Tutors Providence, RI

Elementary & Middle School Mathematics Tutor Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

Tutored 2 elementary and 1 middle school student three hours each on a weekly basis

Conducted pre-tests, quizzes and post-tests to evaluate strengths and weaknesses to assess pace of curriculum

Developed interactive games with tutees to initiate social interactions and incorpor ate learning and reward system

Brown University Admission Office Providence, RI

Admission Office Assistant Winter 2009 – Winter 2012

Talked to 15 prospective students and parents per hour to coordinate correspondence with admission officers

Sorted over 5,000 applications in the span of 3 admission seasons to be read by the admission officers

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer: MATLAB; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access & Project; Solid Works; JavaScript; Adobe Photoshop & In Design

Languages: Bilingual - English & Greek; Advanced Intermediate Knowledge of German, Limited Working Proficiency in Spanish

Laboratory: HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, NMR, distillation, nanomaterial, DOE Interests: water, entrepreneurship, culinary arts, climbing

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