Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Migjen Istrefi
**** ********** ***, ******* *****, NJ 07442
*************@*****.***
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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