Ivan Nguyen
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ivan-nguyen/90/396/394
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W indsor, CT 06095 ****.*.******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a career opportunity as a Chemical Engineer that will utilize my teamwork, interpersonal and technical
skills. My work ethic and ability to solve problems will be an asset to any company.
Education
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT May 2015
GPA: 3.10/4.00
Minor in Mathematics
Skills
Technical: Microsoft Office, Aspen Plus, COMSOL, SolidWorks, ReplicatorG, Differential Scanning
Calorimeter
Language: Fluent Vietnamese
Relevant Experience
02/14 – Present
Research Assistant, Complex Fluids Laboratory, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Optimization of Printing Carbon-Nanotube Composites (Prof. Anson Ma)
Objective is to improve the reliability and push the resolution limit of 3-D printing to the sub-micron
range
Determined and optimized different composites of Polylactic Acid and Carbon Nanotubes
Troubleshooting a process to get pure Carbon Nanotubes to gel
08/14 – Present
Senior Design, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Sugar-Free Ice Cream for the UCONN Creamery
Objective is to design a reduced sugar ice cream product by flash freezing an ice cream base with
liquid nitrogen
Developed and optimized a stainless steel mold that allowed our ice cream base to freeze quickly,
efficiently, and evenly
Troubleshooting a process to reduce fat, sugar, and air content while achieving a desirable
texture
Work Experience
09/14 – Present
UCONN Engineering II (Storrs, CT) Lab Monitor
09/12 – 05/14
UCONN Library (Storrs, CT) Desk Assistant
05/13 – 08/14
Beauty Times Salon and Spa (East Longmeadow, MA) Manager
05/12 – 08/12
Nail Pro (Manchester, CT) Manager
Honors
Dean’s List: Spring 2014
Omega Chi Epsilon: member of the Chemical Engineering Honor Sociey
Activities
2012 – Present
Leadership Position: The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society in USA
Leadership Training Camp: “The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society” in USA 6/01– 6/03/2012
“The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society” in Canada 8/16– 8/19/2012
2012 – Present
Social: UCONN Storrs VSA, KSA, AIChE, and Unicef