Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer

Christopher Lowe

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EDUCATION

Tufts University, Medford, MA

Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering, expected May

2013

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Clean Energy Technology and Policy, Molecular Biotechnology, Process

Dynamics and Control, Chemical and Biological Separations, Principles of

Polymerization, Reactor Design, Molecular Biology, Applied Mathematics and

Software for Chemical Engineers, Transport Phenomena, Differential

Equations, Thermodynamic and Process Calculations

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Tufts 2013 Energy Competition, Medford, MA

2nd place- "Undivided Zn-Ce Hybrid Flow Battery"

The Shaw Group, Environment & Infrastructure Group, Centennial, CO

Engineering Intern (May 2012 - August 2012)

Designed site topography for Rocky Mountain Recycling's ferrous scrap yard

Minimized construction costs by reducing required amount of fill by 50%

Proposed Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) for above yard

Oversaw sustainable demolition and recycling of 95% of demolition waste at

Hewlett Packard facility

Tufts American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Medford, MA

President (September 2010-present)

Plan and coordinate 5 group events per semester

Establish agendas for group meetings and act as facilitator

Communicate on behalf of 150 students to ChBE department

Tufts Traveling Treasure Trunk Children's Performing Theater Troupe,

Medford, MA

Producer (February 2010-present)

Organize, coordinate and schedule 30 performances per semester

Write and act in original plays for audiences of 100+ children

SKILLS

Laboratory: Gas Chromatography, IR and Mass Spec, Operation of distillation

and adsorption columns

Software: Matlab, Aspen, AutoCAD, MathCAD, PolyMath, Microsoft Office

Language: Spanish

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Design, Construction and Characterization of a Zn-Ce Hybrid Flow Battery,

Medford, MA

Senior Design Project (January 2013 - present)

Design and construct a zinc-cerium hybrid flow battery

Optimize battery for improved efficiency

Digi-Block Math Tutoring, Cambridge, MA

Math Tutor (January 2012- present)

Teach basic math principles to students aged 5-7

Develop lesson plans and creative teaching strategies

Tufts A/V Services, Medford, MA

Technician (October 2010- May 2011)

Set up and operated sound board to ensure optimal sound levels throughout

performances

Fund for the Public Interest, Denver, CO

Field Manager (May 2010-July 2010)

Coached new hires in communication skills

Organized and coordinated canvassing routes

Raised over $6,000 in a two month period

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