Chemical Engineering Social Media

Kenneth O’Neill

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Education

• The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, New York

Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Class of 2016

2012 to 2016

• The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, New York

2016 to Present

Master of Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Research Projects

Oxidative Coupling of Methane Fall 2015 to Present

•Evaluated a patented process by Siluria Technologies for the oxidative coupling of methane to selectively make ethylene

•Simulated methods for product separation and purification of polymer-grade ethylene

•Quantified the economic and environmental impacts of the potential facility’s operations

Metal Ion-Exchange Capacities in Nafion® 117 Membranes Summer 2015

Rutgers University REU Intern (Competitive NSF Program)

•Researched the transport properties of metal ions in Nafion®117 membranes for synthesizing metal oxide nanoparticles for the catalytic

•Complexometric titrations were conducted to determine the efficiency of magnesium, nickel, and zinc cation uptake by Nafion®117 in the corresponding metal nitrate solutions. Learned analytical techniques to generate particle size distributions, validate the uptake of ions and synthesis of nanoparticles, and determine the scale of particle aggregation

Benzyl Guanidine Synthesis January 2014 to May 2014

•Synthesized and purified benzyl guanidine from benzylamine, S-methylisothioronium, and potassium carbonate for preliminary HIV drug development

•Optimized reaction scheme to maximize yield

•Developed an efficient method for separating excess reactants from products

Work Experience

Grace Church High School – Tutor: New York, New York 2014 to Present

• Tutor: Tutored high school students in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics (SAT, AP, schoolwork)

Neighborhood Lawn Maintenance: Huntington, New York 2010 to Present

•Landscaper: Cutting lawns, weeding, and general lawn maintenance

Specialized in planting, mulch, garden design, deck design and installation, masonry design and installation, and deconstruction

Entroubador LLC: Huntington, New York Summer 2013

• Brand Development Intern: Connected with prospective customers on social media outlets and performed market research on how companies utilize social media to connect employers with employees

Private Trombone Instructor: Huntington, New York 2010 to 2014

•Trombone Instructor: Taught private trombone lessons to students from elementary school to high school

Leadership Experience

Chemical Engineering Honor Society : Vice President

Zeta Psi International Fraternityt : Secretary

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): Student Member

Awards

Cooper Union: Henry C. Enders Fellowship Award – 2016-2017

Cooper Union: Parente Internship – Fall 2015

Cooper Union: Full-Tuition Scholarship – 2012 to 2016

Software and Laboratory Techniques

Software: MATLAB, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe, SPARTAN, ASPEN, and PRO/II

Laboratory Techniques: 1H-NMR, FT-IR, Raman, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, AAS, XRD, SEM, TEM, polarimetry, microtome and cryotome, cell culture, distillation, and titration

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