Engineer Chemical Engineering
Resume:
ABDULLAH NASR, PH.D.
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PROFILE
10+ years of international experience in research and development of classical chemical processes such as heat transfer in two
phase flow, crystallization, colloids and interfacial science, and free radical polymerization
3+ years of experience in creating statistical models, using Design of Experiments (DOE), which relate critical parameters to
response variables
Strong background in fundamentals with hands-on experience bridging theoretical work with practical applications,
demonstrated by designing, building, and testing multiple experimental setups and systems
Developed an innovative design of sub-sea heat exchangers for offshore gas cooling (Shell, Netherlands). Created a MATLAB
model for a series of MSMPR crystallizers and run simulations to optimize and control operating conditions
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada 2014
Thesis title: Modeling and Development of Three-Dimensional Gel Dosimeters
Courses: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design,
Master of Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA 2009
Courses: Advanced Process Control, Advanced Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Numerical Methods
Colloids and Surface Science, Applied Mathematics, Transport Phenomena
Master of Technological Design (MTD), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands 2003
Specializing in Chemical Process Design and Development
Thesis title: Design of Sub-Sea Heat Exchanger for Offshore Gas Cooling
Courses: Conceptual Design, Advanced Plant Design, Industrial Catalysis, Techno-Economic Evaluation, Reactive Separation
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant (My PhD thesis work), Queen’s University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Kingston, Canada 2010– 2014
Developed radiation dose sensors for cancer radiotherapy, enhancing quality assurance
Improved manufacturing procedure for radiochromic 3D micelle gel dosimeters, reducing manufacturing
time by 50%
Created statistical models using designed experiments, relating effects of key factors to the performance
of 3D gel dosimeters
Modeled free-radical polymerization dosimeters, simulating difficult experimental conditions
Teaching Assistant, Queen’s University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Kingston, Canada 2010 – 2013
Led two hour weekly in-class tutorials and held office hours for up to 132 students in Chemical Reaction
Engineering course, assisting them to understand course materials.
Supervised 64 students in Unit Operations Laboratory, ensuring safe conduct of experiments
Evaluated course projects, laboratory reports and exams in Phase and Reaction Equilibrium, Unit Operation
Laboratory, Numerical Methods, and Chemical Reaction Engineering
Research Associate, Illinois Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Chicago, USA 2004-2009
Conducted molecular dynamic simulations, studying different crystallization processes
Designed, built and tested high-pressure hydrogen storage setup, studying hydrogen adsorption isotherms
for carbon nano-tubes and metal hydrides
Developed a MATLAB model for a series of Mixed Suspension Mixed Product Removal (MS MPR) crystallizers,
facilitating computer simulations to optimize operating conditions
Designed, built and tested jacketed crystallizer with ultrasound probe, studying effect of ultrasound waves
on crystal nucleation
Designed, built, and tested air-bubbling column, studying effects of silicon oxide surfactants on foamability,
structure, and performance of non-aqueous foams
Process Engineer, Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Irbid, Jordan 2004
Managed and supervised up to 26 operators for daily process activities, ensuring safe conduct
Performed laboratory testing on drinking water, controlling water quality
Project Engineer/Industrial Internship Fellow (My MTD thesis work), Shell, Den Haag, the Netherlands 2002-2003
Designed two phase flow experimental setup, studying effect of air flow rate on two -phase flow heat transfer
Developed an innovative design for a sub-sea heat exchanger used in offshore gas cooling
Process Design and Development Engineer, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands. 2001-2002
Worked with different teams of engineers to conduct several technical projects including:
- Conceptual Design of Fischer-Tropsch process in super critical medium
- Technical design for a one step Methyl Iso-Butyl Ketone (MIBK) production plant using reactive separation unit
- Techno-Economic Evaluation of MIBK Production Plant
Project Engineer, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Irbid, Jordan 2001
Designed, built, and tested fluidized bed, studying heavy metal removal from synthetic wastewater using
hydrogen-based solid amberlite
Trainee Process Engineer in Oil Refinery, Jordanian Petroleum Refinery, Zarqa, Jordan 2000
Worked with different production teams in multiple refinery units including: Boilers, Water treatment,
Crude oil processing, Distillation, Hydrocracking, Fuel enhancement, and O il plant
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Canadian citizen
Advanced Level Computer Skills: Aspen Plus, MATLAB, FORTRAN, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
Languages: Arabic (fluent)
Volunteer Arabic instructor for children at the Islamic Society of Kingston
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Nasr AT, KM Alexander, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Leuco crystal violet micelle gel dosimeters: I. Investigation of
opportunities for improvements” Physics in Medicine and Biology. (Submitted)
Nasr AT, KM Alexander, T Olding, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Leuco crystal violet micelle gel dosimeters: II. Recipe
Optimization” Physics in Medicine and Biology. (Submitted)
Nasr AT, T Olding, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Evaluation of the potential for diacetylenes as reporter molecules in 3D
micelle gel dosimetry," Physics in Medicine and Biology 58, 785-805, 2013
Nasr AT, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Mathematical modelling of the response of polymer gel dosimeters to HDR and LDR
brachytherapy radiation," Macromolecular Theory & Simulations 21, 36-51, 2012
Chain JMN, AT Nasr, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Mathematical Modeling of Depth-Dose Response of Polymer Gel
Dosimeters," Macromolecular Theory & Simulations 20, 735-751, 2011
Mohameed HA, N Abdel-Jabbar, K Takrouri, and AT Nasr, "Model-Based Optimal Cooling Strategy for Batch Crystallization
Processes," Trans IChemE, 81, Part A, 578-584, 2003
Conference Proceedings
Nasr AT, KM Alexander, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Opportunities for improving the performance of LCV micelle gel
dosimeters: I. preliminary investigation” Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 573, article 012037, 2015
Nasr AT, KM Alexander, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, “Opportunities for improving the performance of LCV micelle gel
dosimeters: II. Recipe optimization” Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 573, article 012038, 2015
Olding T, KM Alexander, C Jechel, AT Nasr and C Joshi,” Delivery Validation of VMAT Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy
at Commissioning” Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 573, article 012019, 2015
Nasr AT, T Olding, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Preliminary evaluation of diacetylene -based 3D micelle gel dosimeters,"
Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 444, article 012041, 2013
McAuley KB, and AT Nasr, "Fundamentals of Gel Dosimeters," Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 444, article 012 001, 2013
Nasr AT, JNM Chain, LJ Schreiner, and KB McAuley, "Mathematical modelling of response of polymer gel dosimeters to
brachytherapy radiation," Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser. 250, article 012066, 2010
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