SOHAIYLA KHALILI
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Phone: 508-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
Summary I am a self-motivated chemical engineering graduate with excellent communication skills
Statement and the ability to successfully work with a team. I have a strong technical background and a
particular interest in innovative experiences. I am looking for a full-time position.
Education University of Massachusetts Amherst May 2014
Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemical Engineering; Minor in Chemistry
Honors : Michael S. Sarli Scholarship
Relevant Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,
Coursework Thermodynamics I-II, Fluid Mechanics, Kinetics and Reactor Design, Physical
Chemistry I-II, Heat & Mass Transfer, Separations, Math Modeling, Senior Lab,
Process Dynamics & Controls, Process Design, Energy Engineering, Polymers engineering
Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, MathCad, Mathematica, MATLAB, Logger Pro,
ASPEN
- IR/NMR experience in the laboratory
Relevant Laboratory Technician, University of Massachusetts Fall 2012
Experience - I worked in a polymer science research laboratory 10 hours+ a week with a graduate
student and three other undergraduate students on the study of surfactants and micelles
and the effects on the trends in graphical analysis
Senior Laboratory, University of Massachusetts Fall 2013-Present
- Worked in groups of four to design, execute, and report on different experiments
- As team leader I was responsible for delegating and organizing all aspects of laboratory
Activities - American Society of Chemical Engineers 2010-Present
- Society of Women Engineers 2010-Present
- Biomedical Engineering Society 2012-Present
Work American Institute of Chemical Engineers,Tutor September 2012-Present
Experience - Volunteer work tutoring undergraduate chemical engineering students in relevant
coursework
University of Massachusetts ChE, Student Assistant Spring 2012-Present
- Assisted with Open House activities including speaking with prospective engineering
students and giving department tours
- Assisted with Engineering & Computing Career Day for High School Women
Worcester State University, Research Project Summer 2013
-Worked with a Chemistry professor to run simulations on a Gaussian program and determine
trends in different molecular structures
- Compiled research and results into an individual presentation which was given in front
of 20 peers and 5 professors
- Current research paper is in the process of being published with myself as an author
Interests Dance: Teacher and student for over 15 years