Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Matthew L. Jordan
*** ****** **** **** • Pittsburg, TX 75686 • 903-***-**** • *******.***.******@*****.*** EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Honors College) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
May 2017
GPA: 3.82
Associate of Science (Honors Program)
Northeast Texas Community College, Mount Pleasant, TX May 2014
GPA: 4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer Research Engineer Fellow
National Institute of Standards & Technology
100 Bureau Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Supervisor: Cary Presser
May 2017 – August 2017
(Summer 2017)
• Research Project: Application of a Laser-Driven Reactor for Aerosol Measurements
• Designed a high-powered laser-driven reactor and conducted experiments to determine the extinction coefficients of samples
• Programmed LabVIEW to automate data recording of thermocouple and detector voltage controller readings
• Drafted and simulated the reactor in COMSOL to model the reactor system Chemical Engineer Research Assistant August 2015 – May 2017 Texas Tech University, Department of Chemical Engineering 2500 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79409
Supervisor: Ted Wiesner
• Research Project: Investigation of Mechanisms Affecting Kinetics of Nanocatalyzed Reactions
• Designed SOPs to measure reaction rates, particle agglomeration, and surface characterization
• Managed chemical and equipment purchases and developed cost estimates to meet requirements of research
• Appointed as Safety Officer to oversee laboratory and ensure compliance with EHS standards Laboratory Assistant August 2013 – May 2014
Northeast Texas Community College
2886 FM 1735
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Supervisor: Drew Murphy
• Setup weekly labs and assisted students in completing general chemistry laboratory work Research Intern June 2014 – August 2014
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Department of Chemistry 2200 Campbell St
Commerce, TX 75428
Supervisor: Ben Jang
June 2013 – August 2013
(Summer 2013, 2014)
• Research project: Development of Pd-Ag/SiO2 catalyst for selective hydrogenation of acetylene
(Summer 2013); Development of a carbohydrate-based catalyst for the production of biodiesel (Summer 2014)
• Planned and conducted gas phase kinetic experiments to evaluate catalyst performance
• Performed data analysis (Microsoft Excel) to model reaction kinetics
• Overhauled existing catalyst preparation process to reduce filtration processing time by 90%
• Extensive experience with gas chromatography, FTIR, BET gas absorption, and in-situ RF plasma treatment
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Treasurer of American Inst. Of Chemical Engineers
• Managed accounting and budget of chapter’s $20,000+ annual cash flow
• Organized chapter travel arrangements for conferences
• Arranged corporate sponsors for chapter functions May 2016 – May 2017
Public Representative of American Chemical Society
• Communicated chapter activities with current members and recruited new students
May 2016 – May 2017
President of Society of Physics Students
• Coordinated the repair of an 8 ft high-powered model rocket September 2013 – May 2014
Vice President of Comm. Service for Phi Theta Kappa
• Organized the weekly delivery of food to 300+ low-income students across three campuses
April 2013 – May 2014
Caddo Museum Proposal Coordinator for Northeast Texas Community College
• Wrote successful Whatley Enhancement Grant
• Utilized technical writing to draft ~50 page museum proposal document
• 1st Place Chapter Award; 1st Place Group Project Award August 2012 – May 2014
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Study of the Factors Affecting Nanoscale Particle Reactivity March 2017
• 1st Place Poster – Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference Lubbock, TX Study of the Factors Affecting Nanoscale Particle Reactivity November 2016
• Oral - National American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA The Effect of Nanocatalyst Particle Size on Apparent Reaction Rates March 2016
• Poster – Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference Lubbock, TX Experience, Research And Money, Oh My! April 2015
• Workshop - Phi Theta Kappa Annual International Nerd Nation Convention San Antonio, TX Development of Carbohydrate-based Catalyst for Biodiesel Production November 2014
• Poster - Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society Fort Worth, TX Standing Out With Undergraduate Research October 2014
• Oral – Phi Theta Kappa Texas Leadership Convention Denison, TX Selective Hydrogenation of Acetylene over Pd-Ag/SiO2 Catalyst for Ethylene Production Nov. 2013
• 3rd Place Poster - Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society Waco, TX Proposal for a Campus Caddo Museum November 2013
• Poster – National Collegiate Honors Council Convention New Orleans, LA
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