Education
Bachelor of Science- Environmental Resources Engineering Spring 2015
Humboldt State University- College of Natural Resource Sciences- Arcata, CA
Graduated with honors- GPA- 3.6
Experience
Achilli Research and Teaching Laboratory- Humboldt State University
Student Research Assistant December 2012 to Present
Designed, built, and tested a prototype membrane distillation system to be coupled with a Membrane Bioreactor for wastewater reclamation and reuse. Developed a data acquisition and control program to automate experiments.
Co-authored article for publication based on research findings and presented results at multiple national conferences
Managed laboratory operations. Trained and supervised the work of other research assistants.
Humboldt State University- Student Supplemental Instructor 2012
Developed curriculum for course, lead a supplemental course to accompany the first year chemistry curriculum, aimed at improving learning outcomes for classes with high failure rates.
Skills
Strong communication skills - written and verbal
Proficiency in both laboratory and fieldwork
Creative problem solving to usher projects from design to execution stage
Programing Languages
Fortran, LabView, R, LaTex, MATLAB
Programs
StormCAD, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, StreamStats, Screen3, PondPack, ArcMap, EPANET, SewerCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Origin
Coursework
Statistics, numerical methods, material science, systems engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, environmental impact assessment, water and wastewater treatment and plant operation, risk assessment, mechanics, transport phenomena, design, technical writing, thermodynamics I and II, general and organic chemistry, river ecology
Awards
The Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling
The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications
Outstanding Winner- 2015
Two Sigma Scholarship- 2015
The Rachel Carson Award - 2015
For excellence in using scientific theory and data modeling
GHD Leadership Award for technical competence and demonstrated leadership
Humboldt State University – 2015
Homer-Arnold Award for Excellence in Applied Environmental Resources Engineering Humboldt State University – 2014
Elias Kline Travel Supplement Award- North American Membrane Society – 2013
National Merit Scholarship- Commended Student and Semifinalist - 2002
Other
Functional Spanish proficiency (Read, Write)
Multiple presentations at professional conferences
Multiple articles submitted for publication currently under editorial review
15 years work experience in non- engineering fields
References
Dr. Andrea Achilli P.E., Ph.D. - Director - Achilli Research and Teaching Lab - Humboldt State University - ******@********.***
Dr. Margaret Lang P.E., Ph.D. – Professor - Humboldt State University - ********.****@********.***