chemical engineer

ESMAT FARAJPOUR

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E-mail: **************@*****.*** Phone: 832-***-****

Professional Summary

Skilled Chemical Engineer with 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry, extensive background in materials

analysis standards, physicochemical evaluation and quality control of (nano) catalysts, supports, activated carbon and

biocatalysts. Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary environments.

Education

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering: Sharif University of Technology Tehran, Iran Oct 2001

Thesis: Solvent Extraction of alkaloids from pistachio hull and optimization of its concentration to reduce

Aflatoxin contamination.

BSc in Chemical Engineering: Sharif University of Technology Tehran, Iran Feb 1998

Thesis: Determination of the Gaussian distribution of industrial micro/nano powders by Stoke's law through air flow.

Professional Experience

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) – Scientist Feb 2007 – Feb 2014

Highly skilled in use of laboratory testing instruments

proficient in working with Accuracy Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer

Measurement of surface area, pore size distribution, catalysts capacity adsorption by Nitrogen and

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Krypton

Measurement of true density of porous materials

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Capacity of vapor adsorption in Silica gels, Zeolites or molecular sieves and carbon molecular sieves

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Solid expertise in chemical and physical evaluation of catalysts:

Determination of Pt and Re from reforming catalysts

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Particle size distribution, Crush strength, Bulk density

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Collaborated in develop materials in Iranian oil and gas industry

Skilled in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Imaging, measuring, manipulating and distribution of nano scale materials

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Skillful in evaluation of activated carbon quality:

Iodine number, pH, Methylene blue

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Experienced in vacuum sputtering and evaporation system

Coating surfaces by metals Gold, Silver, Copper and Platinum

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Professional expertise in Bioengineering bioreactors and microorganism cultivation

Research Experience

Research Institute of Petroleum In dustry – Scientist Mar 2004 – Feb 2007

Optimization of the H2S removal from sour gas reservoirs utilizing biocatalysts in bioreactor.

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Research and experimental design for reduction of nitrogen and Porphyrin compounds from crude oil utilizing

biocatalysts.

Evaluation of spargers and optimization of their performance in airlift bioreactors.

Sharif University of Technology – Research Assistant Aug 1999 – Oct 2003

Feasibility study, economic analysis and engineering design of fructose syrup production unit.

Master's thesis.

Industry Training

Work shop on "Hydro Processing/Catalytic reforming", Indian Oil and RIPI, Tehran, Iran(2005)

Work shop on "Hydro Processing/Hydrocracking", Indian Oil and RIPI, Tehran, Iran(2005)

Integrated Management System, IMS (ISO 9002, 14001, OHSAS 18001), RIPI, Tehran, Iran(2006)

Upgrading of heavy oils, chemical and biochemical process, University of Alberta and RIPI, Tehran, Iran(2006)

Control of Inspection, measuring and test equipment (ISO 10012), TUV Academy, Tehran, Iran(2008)

Statistical analysis and uncertainty estimation, TUV Academy,Tehran, Iran(2008)

Statistical analysis and uncertainty estimation, TUV Academy,Tehran, Iran(2010)

Work shop on fermentation and fermenter(bioreactor), RIPI, Tehran, Iran(2011)

Work shop on biotechnology systems, RIPI, Tehran, Iran(2011)

Engineering and Professional Skills

Strong analytical and laboratory skills

Design of experiments, Taguchi method

Experienced in working with related ASTM, ISO, BS, UOP standards

Microsoft Office package

Teamwork, leadership, technical writing, oral presentation

Proficient in Persian and English

Publications

Kohsari Sona, Mashayekhi Maryam, Farajpour Esmat "Quinoline biodegradation by Bacillus Licheniformis

strain CRC-75", Iranian Journal of chemistry and chemical engineering Vol.29, No.2,2010

Kohsari Sona, Farajpour Esmat "The effect of air spargers system on air bubble flows, gas hold-up and oxygen

transfer in airlift bioreactor", Iranian Journal of chemistry and chemical engineering Vol.28, No.2,2009

Mashayekhi Maryam, Kohsari Sona, Farajpour Esmat " Separation of bacteria in removing porphyrin compounds

concentrations in crude oil", Iranian journal of Chemistry and Chemical engineering Vol.27, No.4, 2008

Activities & Honors

Member of "Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers" and "Iran Nanotechnology Laboratory Network"

1st rank, nationwide graduate entrance examination in MSc. "Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology"

Work Authorization

Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), No visa sponsorship required

References: Upon request

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