Migjen Istrefi

**** ********** ***, ******* *****, NJ 07442

862-***-****

ac6i2e@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering May 2018 Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

GPA: 3.285

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Laboratory Techniques: Cell Culture, Electrospinning, Polymer Synthesis, DSC, FTIR, NMR, SEM, TGA Computer Applications: Aspen Plus, CAD, COMSOL, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Polymath, Python, Statgraphics TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Media Loss Minimization in Filtration – Advisor: Dr. Zenaida Gephardt September 2017 – May 2018

• Industrial based project which included assisting in backwash operations for Hungerford & Terry

• Researched in-depth fluid mechanic properties to aid in a solution to minimize media loss

• Composed MATLAB codes to convert raw data into average velocities

• Performed statistical analysis to determine factors that minimize media loss

• Successfully minimized media loss of Hungerford & Terry’s backwash operation by 75% Conductive Hydrogel for Implantable Battery – Advisor: Dr. Iman Noshadi September 2016 – August 2017

• Worked towards the fabrication of a biocompatible and biodegradable battery for use in implanted medical devices

• Synthesized an ionic liquid based electrolyte based on choline functionalized gelatin polymer

• Prepared and electrospun lignin based fibers to create the anode and cathode of the biobattery

• Tested physical and chemical properties of the anode, cathode, and electrolyte APPLIED ENGINEERING PROPOSALS

Cocoa Processing Plant Design – Advisor: Professor Robert LaCerra January 2018 – May 2018

• Collaborated with a team of undergraduate students to model a plant that produces cocoa butter and cocoa powder

• Developed a project execution plan, process flow diagram, as well as a piping and instrumentation diagram

• Performed a failure mode effect analysis

• Optimized the process to save money on operating cost Plug Flow Reactor Design – Advisor: Dr. Concetta La Marca January 2017 – May 2017

• Collaborated with a team of undergraduate students to design a plug flow reactor for the production of ethylene oxide

• Designed reactor using Aspen Plus and compared results using governing equations in Polymath

• Performed economic analysis in order to determine optimal reactor size for maximum profit margins

• Worked and learned under the supervision of a Principal Consultant at the Chemours Company Entrepreneurial Project – Advisor: Dr. Subhashis Nandy January 2016 - May 2016

• Reverse-engineered a current product for improvement to fit consumer needs

• Researched cost analysis of producing the product, business competition, and patents

• Predicted revenue, profits, and risks

• Developed and presented numerous PowerPoint presentations WORK EXPERIENCE

Waiter May 2015 - August 2016

Wayne Steakhouse; Wayne, NJ

• Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through customer/staff interaction

• Maintained professionalism in a fast paced and demanding environment

• Trained all new staff members, including servers, bussers, and food runners

• Prioritized customer satisfaction as well as teamwork between staff members ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• American Chemical Society

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers

• Intramural Sports

• Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Founding Father & Social Chair)

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