Engineering Water Treatment

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Masters of Science, Environmental Engineering Major. Graduation: May 2017

Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering Major, 3.178 GPA. Graduation: May 2015 Engineering in Training (E.I.T)

Coursework

Surface Water Quality Modeling, Water Chemistry, Environmental Soil Chemistry, Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes, Small Community Water Systems, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Steel Design, Nanotechnology, Foundations Engineering, Soil Mechanics, GIS, Fluid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Strength of Materials, Engineering Statistics, Engineering Technical Writing

Academic Projects

Nanoparticle Environmental Impact Summer 2015 : May 2017

Performed techniques such as chromatography, dynamic light scattering, and quartz crystal microgravimetry to asses the potential toxicity to the environment.

Analyzed data obtained from experiments in programs such as Microsoft Excel in order to generate studies and create presentations on silver and copper nanoparticles to share with the academic community.

Altered nanoparticles using methods such as UV irradiation, solvent cleaning, and chemical reactions in order to model conditions found in real world aquatic environments.

Wastewater Treatment Research Fall 2013 : Winter 2015

Conducted various tests on bench scale wastewater reactors treated with microorganisms and algae for less energy in aeration and methane generation.

Measured Chlorophyll, COD, TSS, TOC, TN, and VSS to evaluate the quality of water treatment using variety of instruments, techniques, and procedures.

Worked with lab technician to carry out precise scheduled bench reactor maintenance using turbidity sensor, scales, filtration systems, and pipettes.

Related Experience

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, Manhattan, NY Summer 2012 : Summer 2013

Worked for both the engineering and maintenance department of a state corporation in Manhattan, NY.

Designed with AutoCAD to coordinate construction of ADA ramps and various revitalization projects.

Hands on experience with creating structures such as curbs by creating forms, mixing concrete, and installing.

Regularly met with professional engineers for planning and used Excel to catalog design data.

Allied Plumbing and Heating, Brooklyn, NY Winter 2012 : Summer 2014

Hands on experience in installation heating systems and repair of water transmission of apartments in the New York Metropolitan area.

Managing and filing for necessary standards set by the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Buildings.

Collaborated with co-workers to efficiently install and repair all components in the plumbing and heating systems.

Certifications /Affiliations

Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Student Award

Mass Green Building Council

National Honors Society

UMass Engineering Mentor

Teaching Assistant

Skills

Computer: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, VBA, R (R Studio)

Lab Testing and Management Skills, Surveying (Total Station)

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