An Le 978-***-****
** ******* ***., ***. *, Lowell, MA 01854
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Education
BS Chemical Engineering (Paper Engineering concentration), May 2015
University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
Experience
Research and Development Engineer Intern, Chemical Engineering Department, University of
Massachusetts, Lowell, MA (January 2014 - July 2014)
• Conducted independent research, prepared chemical samples, performed chemical
reactions and documented daily data for silica gel embedded hydrogen peroxide project
Academic Projects
Senior Plant Design, Peach Polymer simulation company (Spring 2015)
• Served in role of Instrumentation and Control Engineer: Effectively proposed control
strategy, designed control loops, developed the Process Instrumentation and Control
Diagrams for a UNIPOL process of producing polyethylene. Determined size of all control
valves, estimated and reported cost of all instruments
• Also served as Regulatory Compliance Officer: Researched and reported all local and
federal regulations related to the operation of Peach Polymer plant
Process and Control Laboratory (Fall 2014)
• Effectively developed a transfer model for the heat exchanger on a multi-loop control
system based on experimental data. Successfully proved the performance of the model on
the real system
• Efficiently established a transfer model for a packed distillation column after performing
close-loop and open-loop tests
Selected Topic, Paper Quality Assessment (Spring 2015)
• Examined smoothness, roughness and porosity of white printing paper, wrapping
paper, and photo printing paper
Skills
Tests – TAPPI T-460, TAPPI T-538, spectrophotometry, microscopy, filtration, distillation,
calibration of fluid flow and heat transfer devices
Software - AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, VBA, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Languages - English and Vietnamese
Others - Statistical and engineering economic analyses, ability to quickly learn new products
and processes, ability to produce concise reports and memos, goal-directed, analytical thinker,
excellent team player, achieve and maintain high standards of excellence, patient and friendly
Additional Activities
Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (2011 - present)
Welcome Desk Staff, University Crossing Operation Team, University of Massachusetts,
Lowell, MA (September 2014 - present)
Member, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Lowell, MA (2013 - present)
Undergraduate Vietnamese Cultural Club
• Served as Treasurer (2013-2014) and Senator (2014 - 2015)
• Successfully organized Lunar New Year festival in February 2014, annual Full Moon
festivals on September 2013 and 2014