DOMINIQUE LEFEBVRE 613-***-****

**** ****** **** **, ***** Hill, Ontario actn3b@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/dominique-lefebvre/bb/996/487

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Recently completed M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Ottawa in thermal energy storage using adsorption

Experience in data analysis, model simulations, system designs, report preparation, and research through previous employment

Fluent in both English and French

EDUCATION

Masters of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering 2014-2015

University of Ottawa, Ontario

Completed thesis on thermal energy storage using adsorption processes for space heating applications

Research work included new adsorbent material synthesis, adsorption system testing, and modeling of energy storage systems

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Admission Scholarship, Science and Technology Internship Scholarship from Natural Resources Canada, Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Excellence Scholarship

Bachelor of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering (Biomedical Option) 2009-2013

University of Ottawa, Ontario

Graduated Magna Cum Laude in June 2014

Dean’s Honor List 2010-2013

Faculty of Engineering President’s Scholarship, University of Ottawa Active and Retired Support Staff Scholarship, Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship, Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarship, Enrichment Mini-Courses Program Award, Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor’s Scholarship Award

WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant May 2014-December 2015

University of Ottawa, Ontario

Assisted in teaching the following chemical engineering courses: Data collection and interpretation, Collecte et interprétation de données, Unit operations, Chemical reaction engineering, Computer-aided design, Process synthesis, design and economics, and Applications of mathematical methods to chemical engineering

Conducted weekly tutorials to teach students Microsoft Visio, Unisim Designs, Visual Basics Applications, Minitab, and Java for engineering drawing, modeling, and simulation

Enhanced understanding of the engineering material through teaching, and developed excellent communication skills

Engineering Simulations Developer May 2013-August 2013

Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

Worked with the Exposures and Biomonitoring Division at the Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau of Health Canada

Performed physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling for specified chemicals present in rats, monkeys and humans throughout various life stages based on given environmental exposures

Built models using Acslx simulation software to interpret Health Canada data

Developed exceptional analytical and research skills through my involvement with various projects

Engineering Analyst September 2012-December 2012

Thermal Energy International Inc., Ottawa, Ontario

Performed preliminary analysis of plant data for the design of Thermal Energy’s patented technology, the FLU-ACE system

Strengthened communication skills through working with various plant managers and sales representatives to obtain the required data for the system designs

Enhanced report writing skills through the preparation of Professional Development Agreement reports and Major Equipment Proposals

Engineering Student January 2012-April 2012

CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

Worked with the Zero-Emissions Technology group within the Innovation and Energy Technology Sector of CanmetENERGY

Improved analytical skills by conducting research on organic Rankine cycles and the neutralization of process condensate from CO2 capture and storage

Recipient of the Aileen Proudfoot Award for outstanding work achievements

Water Resource Technician May 2010-September 2010

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Manotick, Ontario

Monitored the water quality of the Rideau Valley watershed through data collection and analysis

Worked with the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol to monitor the stream and aquatic conditions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student representative for the Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Students Association

Member of the CO-OP Student Committee

Volunteered weekly at the Ottawa Mission homeless shelter and at the Ottawa Hospital throughout 2010 and 2011

Participated in various fundraisers including: the Army Run, Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, MS Society bike tour, and Tools for Schools at the Ottawa Food Bank

QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

Registered Engineering Intern (EIT) with the Professional Engineers Ontario

Member of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering

Class G Driver’s License and MED-A3 (Marine Emergency Duties)

Extensively trained in health, safety, transportation of dangerous goods, laboratory safety and WHMIS

National Lifeguard and Red Cross Instructor

PUBLICATIONS

M.A.Sc. Thesis: “Thermal Energy Storage Using Adsorption Processes for Solar and Waste Heat Applications: Material Synthesis, Testing and Modeling”. Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34173

D. Lefebvre, F. H. Tezel. “A review of energy storage technologies with a focus on adsorption thermal energy storage processes for heating applications”, submitted to the Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews Journal in July 2015.

D. Dicaire, D. Lefebvre, F. H. Tezel. “Improvements to Adsorption Thermal Energy Storage Systems using Hydrated Salt Impregnation”, submitted to the Renewable Energy Journal in July 2015.

D. Lefebvre, F. H. Tezel. “Adsorbent Screening for Low Relative Humidity Environments for Thermal Energy Storage of Solar and Waste Heat”, submitted to the Journal of Energy Storage in December 2015.

D. Lefebvre, P. Amyot, F. H. Tezel. “Adsorption Prediction and Modeling of Thermal Energy Storage Systems: A Parametric Study”, submitted to the Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research Journal in December 2015.

CONFERENCES

The Thousand Island Energy Research Forum, Ottawa, Canada, October 2014, “Thermal Energy Storage through Adsorption Processes”.

The 65th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, Canada, October 2015, “Thermal energy storage through adsorption processes”.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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