Chemical Engineering Assistant

WAEL MAHER HAIDAR

Lehigh University, * Farrington Square #2365, Bethlehem PA 18015 Cell: 484-***-**** ******@******.***

EDUCATION

Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.22 May 2018

Mahindra United World College of India, Pune, Maharashtra India

International Baccalaureate Diploma; Bilingual Diploma – Arabic and English May 2014

CERTIFICATES

Safety and Chemical Engineering Education Program; American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Industrial Safety, The Importance of Process Safety, Hazard Recognition, Identifying & Minimizing Process Safety Hazards, An Introduction to Managing Process Safety Hazards, Chemical Reactivity Hazards, Chemical Reactivity Hazards

SKILLS

Language Skills: Arabic (fluent, first language); English (fluent); French (beginner)

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook… and Google Docs

Programming Languages: Java, MATLAB, Arduino, Aspen Plus, Aspen Dynamics, Mathcad

Professional Skills: Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, Infrared spectroscopy, TPSR, Raman Spectroscopy, JMP Statistical Analysis Software, Igor Pro

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research - Opportunities for Student Innovation (OSI) Program at Lehigh University 8/2017 to current

Exploring the N2O formation pathway at low temperature during selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx with NH3 on Cu-SCR catalyst by isotopically labelling one of the reactant gases.

Lubricants Development Technology – Co-op - Infineum USA, L.P – Linden Business and Technology Center 9/2016 to 12/2016

Developing a screener for aeration testing of heavy duty diesel and passenger car motors lubricating oils

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Lehigh University Chemical Engineering Sinclair Laboratory 8/2015 to 5/2016

Experimenting and preparing supported MoO3/Al2O3 catalysts for olefin metathesis

Research Assistant - American University of Beirut, Lebanon – Chemical Engineering Laboratory 6/2015 to 8/2015

Carried out multiple large-scale experiments on a multi-phase static mixer with different variables (types and number of meshes in the column, salinity and mineral content of water, flow rate of water and the gas) to optimize the production of Carbonic Acid for industrial applications.

Laboratory Assistant - Lehigh University Industrial Engineering Mohler Laboratory 9/2014 to 5/2015

Assembled and Set up Fanuc LR Mate 200iD robot. Programmed the robot, optimized the program and tailored it to the needs of the Lab. Assisted in Laboratory preparations for students

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Career Assistant - The Center for Career and Professional Development – Lehigh University 6/2016 to 8/2016, 1/2017 to current

Assisted students with their needs, scheduled appointments, did various projects including setting up the mentorship program for undergraduate students.

LEADERSHIP

Treasurer - Alpha Chi Sigma – Chemical Co-ed Fraternity in Lehigh University 1/2016 to 12/2016

Managed a total budget of around $30,000 and a yearly income of around $5,000 from dues, university and alumni contributions. Managed reimbursements and event budgeting

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Office Assistant - AMIDEAST Lebanon Office 6/2014 to 8/2014

Collected, classified and analyzed data; General office work

English Teacher - UNRWA, Lebanon 5/2013 to 7/2013

Taught 9th graders English: Writing, Speaking and Comprehension

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