Graduate Research Assistant (M.S. Biochemical Engineering)

William V. Costanzo

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Birchwood Lane

Athens, GA 30605 Roswell,

GA 30076

Education

The University of Georgia, College of Engineering and Honors College

Athens, GA

Master of Science in Biochemical Engineering (M.S.) Expected May 2015

Overall GPA: 3.79/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Biochemical Engineering (B.S.Bch.E)

May 2013

Overall GPA: 3.62/4.00 (3.77 within major); graduate cum laude,

with Honors

CURO Summer Fellow, Dean’s List (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Research and Laboratory Experience

The University of Georgia – College of Engineering Athens, GA

Graduate Research Assistant June 2013 – Present

Thesis: “Kinetic Modeling of Algae Hydrothermal Liquefaction:

Understanding the Impact of Macromolecular Ratios On Biofuel Precursor Formation”

Batch 100mL- and 1.8L-scale, optimized biocrude elemental

composition through conversion stage combinations

Low- and high-temp. hydrothermal liquefaction, catalytic

hydrodeoxygenation (precious metals, metal oxides)

Under Dr. Jim Kastner, as part of the “Algae Bio-Oil

Commoditization” project, which researches to economize the conversion process of algae to fuel precursors

Undergraduate Research Assistant May 2012 – August 2012

Partnered with Ph.D. students to perform thesis-level research

Focused on metabolic/genetic engineering of E.coli for glucose

biosynthesis from xylose as sole C-source in varying reactor types (batch, fed-batch, chemostat with variable dilution rates)

Whitehall Bioconversion REC – Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Athens, GA

Dedicated to the development and research of algae

January 2011- December 2011

growth with respect to algae biofuel production and bioconversion efficiency

500+ hours of both self-directed and professor-directed research

and experimentation focused on maximized algae growth with varying delivery days of Auxin simulants

Awarded “Summer Fellowship” through program; chosen with 35

others from over 400 honors students

Publications and Presentations

Costanzo et al., “Coupled Low Temperature Algae Hydrothermal Liquefaction and In-Writing

(2015) Catalytic Hydrotreating to Produce Low Nitrogen Fuel Intermediates”.

Costanzo et al., “Low Temperature Hydrothermal Liquefaction to Produce Low Nitrogen In-Writing

(2015)

Algae Feedstock for Thermochemical Conversion to Fuel Intermediates”.

AICHE Annual National Conference – Sustainability and Sustainable Biorefineries

Atlanta, GA

Poster Session – Second place award in student poster competition.

November 2014

Technology and Language

Analytical Skills: Proficient in CHNS-O, GC/MS, GC-FID, GC-TCD, TGA (Proximate), TAN; Intermediate in HPLC,

Viscometry, Quantachrome (cat. Surface area, PSD, pore vol.)

Software Skills: Proficient in MATLAB Programming, SuperPro Designer, ChemStation, AutoCAD 2010, Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, LaTeX, Cary WinUV; Intermediate in Multisim Circuits, LabView

Certifications: SAChE/AICHE Process Safety Certificate Program (2014)

Language Skills: Four Years of Conversational Spanish Language Education (August 2004-May 2008)

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