SHIRIN N. OLIAEE

Cleveland, OH

330-***-****

ac1n2n@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/shirin-no

Open to relocation

Work Authorization: U.S. Permanent Resident

Research & Development * Chemical Engineering * Materials Science

Project Management * Team Collaboration

A dedicated, analytical research engineer with experience in materials development and polymer chemistry. Expertise in conducting research, coordinating various scientific projects and managing publication submissions. Excellent team player with strong background in chemical reaction kinetics and surface science. Notable proficiency in characterization techniques, as well as designing experiments and equipment operations/maintenance.

Core Competencies

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Polymer Chemistry

Surface Science

Characterization

Catalysis

Project Management

Laboratory Operations

Scientific Writing

Training/Mentoring

Research

Publications

Education

The University of Akron, Akron, OH: 2016

Doctor of Philosophy – Chemical Engineering

Professional Experience

Nanofilm * Valley View, OH * 2017

R & D Lab Supervisor

Developed optical coatings and formulations for surface treatment for glass and ceramics.

Conducted analytical, physical and chemical performance tests and analyzed results.

Supervised lab technicians and provided support and training.

Coordinated lab activities and maintained safety standards.

Catalysis Lab, University of Akron * Akron, OH * 2014 – 2017

Researcher

Developed nanoparticles and 2D nanosheet materials for catalysis and energy storage materials.

Implemented the experimental plans and data analysis.

Performed surface and structural characterization analyses of catalysts.

Designed experiment to study the catalysts structure-activity relationship for catalytic reactions.

FirstEnergy Advanced Energy Research Center * Akron, OH * 2009 – 2014

Researcher

Explored the adsorption and degradation mechanisms of polymeric sorbents and membranes.

Developed novel organic-inorganic hybrids for adsorption applications.

Collaborated with team to optimize formulations and build prototype units and process scale-up.

Mentored several undergraduate and graduate students on their research projects.

University of Akron * Akron, OH * 2011, 2013 – 2014

Teaching Assistant (Project Management and Teamwork / Principles of Chemistry)

Instructed several undergraduate chemistry labs, and effectively adapted presentations.

Tutored and guided students in recitation sessions to ensure success.

Flawlessly implemented procedures for experiments and interpretation of data.

Trained and supervised students performing their team project.

Programmed lab software, performed equipment calibration and maintenance.

Publications

ORCID Profile: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6589-2570

S. N. Oliaee, C. Zhang, S. Y. Hwang, B.A. Kitson, H. M. Cheung, Z. Peng, “Enhancement of Hydrazine Decomposition by In-situ Formation of Bimetallic Pt-Ni Catalyst”, In preparation.

X. Kong, X. Shen, C. Zhang, S. N. Oliaee, Z. Peng, “Engineering Active Sites of Two- Dimensional MoS2 Nanosheets for Improving Hydrogen Evolution”, Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 3-201*-****-****.

S. N. Oliaee, C. Zhang, S. Y. Hwang, H. M. Cheung, Z. Peng, “Synthesis and Property of Helwingia-Structured Nickel Nitride/Nickel Hydroxide Nanocatalyst in Hydrazine Decomposition”, RSC Advances 6 (2016) 384**-*****.

S. N. Oliaee, C. Zhang, S. Y. Hwang, H. M. Cheung, Z. Peng, “Hydrogen Production via Hydrazine Decomposition on Model Platinum-Nickel Nanocatalyst with a Single (111) Facet”, J. Phys. Chem. C. 120 (201*-****-****.

X. Kong, C. Zhang, S. N. Oliaee, L. Li, Z. Peng, “Free-Standing Two-Dimensional Ru Nanocrystals with High Activity towards Water Splitting”, ACS Catalysis 6-201*-****-****.

C. Zhang, S. N. Oliaee, S. Y. Hwang, X. Kong, Z. Peng, “A Generic Wet Impregnation Method for Preparing Substrate-Supported Platinum Group Metal and Alloy Nanoparticles with Controlled Particle Morphology”, Nano Letters 16 (2016) 164-169.

L. Emdadi, S. C. Oh, Y. Wu, S. N. Oliaee, Y. Diao, D. Liu, “The Role of External Acidity of Meso-/Microporous Zeolites in Determining Selectivity for Acid-Catalyzed Reactions of Benzyl Alcohol”, Journal of Catalysis 335 (2016) 165-174.

Additional Credentials

Technical Skills

FTIR, Raman, UV/Vis, NMR, GC-MS, BET, TGA, DSC, TEM, SEM/EDX, XRD, XPS, viscometer, pH meter, conductivity and electrochemical measurements and testing.

Wet and solid-sate chemistry methods, formulations and coatings. Synthesis of nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, metal oxides, inorganic, porous, polymeric materials, pellets, thin films, membranes, and semiconductor gas sensors.

Preparation of safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of lab equipment. Managing the lab safety and chemical inventory.

MATLAB, Aspen HYSYS, LabView, Gaussian, ChemSketch, OriginLab, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office.

Honors & Awards

Best Teaching Assistant Award, University of Akron (2011, 2014)

Professional Development

Radiation-Generation Equipment Safety, The University of Akron (2014)

Fire Extinguisher Safety, The University of Akron (2011)

Organizations

American Chemical Society (ACS)

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

North American Catalysis Society (NACS)

Volunteering Experience

STEM Mentoring / Afterschool Programs

Interests

Reading, puzzles, hiking, baking, travel, family time, gardening, amusement parks.

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