Samdisha Punjani
*** * ********* • Champaign, IL-61820 • ********@********.*** • 281-***-****
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Aug 2014-May 2018 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign GPA: 3.5/4.0 Online Data Science Specialization Jan 2017-Present Johns Hopkins University GPA: 4/4
Experience
Research Assistant Feb 2017-Present
Diao Research Group
• Individual project on increasing the solubility of anti-cancer drugs by printing thin films on semiconductor wafers
• Utilizing tools such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, printing, plasma treatment, wafer cutting, centrifuge, microbalance Harvard Business School Peek Weekend June 2017
Harvard Business School
• Selected to be a part of a diverse group of students and get an insight into the MBA degree
• Faculty-led case study discussions, morning study groups, sessions with HBS staff and alumni, analyzed real business cases and lived in HBS dorms
Chemical Research and Process Development Intern June 2016-July 2016 Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
• Conducted and analyzed experiments using Differential Scanning Calorimetry(DSC) and Reaction Calorimetry(RC)
• Documented and investigated the results generated through experiments
• Evaluated a statistical analysis of the assay value (%w/w) with time span of over two years Chemical Engineering Intern June 2016-Aug 2016
Afferent Technology Pvt Ltd.
• Researched to develop heating and cooling applications using phase change materials
• Collaborated with college students and compiled user needs document based on product specifications, consumer reviews and my own experiences living in cold weather Honors
Think Chicago: Mayor of Chicago and World Business Chicago Dec 2015
• Selected as one of the top students amongst applicants from all over the country to explore the most innovative companies and directly engage with tech entrepreneurs and leaders CU Make & Fab Lab: Champaign Urbana Make-a-thon Oct 2015
• Won 1st prize in 28-hour competition for designing a prototype that increases mobility of senior citizens Leadership & Activities
President – ChBE Undergraduate Advisory Board Jan 2017-Present
• Establish, maintain and develop channels of communication between international students and chemical engineering department
Chemical Engineering Mentor Aug 2016-Aug 2017
• Guiding groups of students in various courses and projects Girls’ Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Camp 2017 June 2017
• Organized and conducted a session of hands-on science experiments for high school girls Champaign-Urbana Make-a-thon Committee Jan 2017-April 2017
• Organized a 30-hour make-a-thon to be held in April
• Contacted sponsors, finalized theme and budget, planned workshops (3D printing, HCD, AutoCAD, Laser Cutting) Team Lead-Design for America Sept 2016-Feb 2017
• A national network of passionate creators who design products to solve real-world problems Skills: C++, HTML, ChemCAD, Microsoft Office, COMSOL, P&ID