Chemical Engineering Engineer
Resume:
PRINCE NWABUEZE ANYABA
PERMANENT ADDRESS
BALCH SPRINGS,
TEXAS 75180
Tel: 281-***-**** E-mail: ************@*****.***
PROFILE
Hardworking and resourceful engineer/scientist, demonstrated by theoretical and experimental research experience, seeks a research position relating to material synthesis, product and process development and modeling in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, environmental or oil and gas industries that will utilize my academic qualifications, skills and talent. My background in Chemical Engineering encompasses exceptional teamwork, versatility/adaptability and first-rate communication skills, established by inter-departmental collaborative research and publications.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson SC. [G.P.A. 3.85/4.0] Aug 2009
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria [GPA: 4.43/5.0] Sept 1998
DISSERTATION TITLE
"Novel Techniques for the Synthesis of Three-Way Catalytic Converter Support Materials"
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Chief Engineer-National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA), Centre for Space Transport and Propulsion, Lagos. January 2014-till date
Determined the quantity of fuel required for the two-stage rocket project.
Development of Excel Spreadsheet for simulating 1-D and 2-D two- stage rocket flight trajectory
Developed a spreadsheet code for simulating pressure profile during star grain deflagration
Developed a spreadsheet for simulating transient heat transfer at the nozzle of a rocket motor
Coordinator of the two stage solid rocket and hybrid rocket projects
Principal Engineer-National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA), Centre for Space Transport and Propulsion, Lagos. May 2010-December 2013
Research into development of suitable transport fuel for space application.
Characterization of developed transport fuel
Development of Excel Spreadsheet for simulating 1-D and 2-D single stage rocket flight trajectory
Design and supervision of solid rocket motors: thrust chamber and nozzle
Design of novel grain geometry for solid rocket motor
Developed a spreadsheet code for simulating pressure profile during BATES grain deflagration
Coordinator of the two stage solid rocket and hybrid rocket projects
Research Associate – Anaxtal Silicon LLC, Clemson SC August 2009 – May 2010
Optimized the feed gases composition and condition for a novel process for manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) grade silicon using silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen as feed stock.
Ability to operate RF generator for induction heating purposes.
Developed a protocol for sintering of silicon nitride in a high temperature horizontal tube furnace
Temperature profiling of high temperature horizontal and vertical tube furnaces.
Experience in the use of quartz and graphite reactors for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reaction at high temperatures.
Research Assistant – Clemson University, Clemson, SC January 2005 - August 2009
Synthesized novel mesoporous ceria-zirconia-yttria (CZY) materials using dendritic and surfactant organic templates.
Developed novel mesoporous CZY catalysts using polymeric resin templates.
Synthesized novel mesoporous CZY catalyst using block copolymer template
Developed and synthesized novel CZY catalytic converter materials using activated carbon templates.
Characterized novel mesoporous CZY catalysts by powder XRD, DSC, TGA, BET surface area analysis, ICP-AES, SEM/EDX/TEM.
Mentored an undergraduate and a graduate student who worked on the project at different times.
Teaching Assistant – Clemson University, Clemson, SC January 2006 - December 2006
Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CH E 211)
Chemical Engineering Tools (CH E 130)
Trainee Engineer – Shell, Warri, Nigeria January 2002 - December 2002
I participated in the following courses:
Basic Petroleum; Geology and Geophysics; Oil and Gas Processing; Well Surveillance and Optimization
Reservoir Engineering; Drilling and Well Engineering; Petrophysics; Production Technology;
Teacher- Anglican Grammar School, Ijare, Ondo State, Nigeria April 1999-March 2000
I taught the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Teacher- PSBS TUTORS, Lagos, Nigeria April 1993-December 1998
I taught the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Anyaba, P.N; Bruce, D.A., “Non-siliceous Mesoporous Materials: The Journey So Far”, Clemson University-University South Carolina Symposium, Clemson, SC, Mar. 2008.
Anyaba, P.N; Bruce, D.A., “A Comparison of Mesopore Templating Methods for Ceria-Zirconia-Yttria Catalysts”, South-Eastern Catalysis Society Meeting, Clemson, SC, Sept. 2008.
Anyaba, P.N; Bruce, D.A., “A Comparison of Mesopore Templating Methods for Ceria-Zirconia-Yttria Catalysts”, AIChE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 2008
Anyaba, P.N., Re-estimating the Constant Parameters of Some Popular Explicit Approximations of Colebrook’s Equation (in press)
COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS
MS Word, MS Excel, VBA, MS Powerpoint, SAS, MATLAB
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
South-Eastern Catalysis Society
REFERENCES
Dr. David A. Bruce,
email:******@*******.***
phone: +1-864-***-****
Dr. Scott Husson,
email:*******@*******.***
phone: +1-864-***-****
Dr. Godstime James,
email:*********@*****.***
phone:+234**********
Dave Witter
email: *******@*******.***
phone: +1-803-***-****
Cover Letter
My name is Dr. Prince Nwabueze ANYABA. I graduated with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University, SC, in August 2009. Presently I am working with the National Space Research and Development Agency, Centre for Space Transport and Propulsion, Lagos, Nigeria where I utilize my understanding of the flow of hot gases through a nozzle to design grain geometry that would optimize the flow of gases in the nozzle of a rocket motor. I also design rocket motors so they can operate more efficiently.
My academic training covers chemical engineering and petroleum engineering with more recent exposure to aerospace engineering.
My dissertation thesis titled: Novel Techniques for the Synthesis of Three-Way Catalytic Converter Support Materials afforded me ample opportunities to work in the lab. On this project, I worked on chemical/material synthesis. The synthesized materials were characterized using powder XRD, BET, TGA, DSC, TEM ICP-AES. After graduating, I worked briefly with Anaxtal silicon, LLC to develop a process for making high grade silicon for photovoltaic applications. On this project, I did temperature profiling of the tubular reactor and the calibration of the gad flow devices. I will be coming with significant experience on how to design experiments as well as knowhow on material characterization. I am sure there will be opportunity to learn new techniques and methods through this project for which I am opened to and willing to take on the challenge.
I can program in MATLAB. I also enjoy programming using EXCEL spreadsheet. I can solve most numerical problems like ODEs, PDEs, optimization, curve fitting, data analysis etc. using EXCEL spreadsheet. I have a strong background in statistical analysis. I can use both EXCEL and SAS to do statistical analysis. I would very much love to be considered for this position. Thank you in anticipation of your favorable response.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours truly,
Prince N. Anyaba, Ph.D.
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