Chemical Engineering State University

Phuong Nguyen

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Education San Jose State University, San Jose GPA: 3.71/4.00 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering August 2016 Skills Engineering Software/Languages: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Inventor, SimSci, Polymaths Projects Lithium Conversion from Alpha Spodumene Plant Design January – May 2016

Designed an alpha spodumene to lithium hydroxide production plant that used 5 wt% lithium oxide floated spodumene ore as feedstock

Developed a material and energy balance for the plant while altering parameters to maximize plant production and optimize performance

Attended weekly meetings with client to assess progress and changes

Developed the process for extracting lithium from spodumene using hydrochloric acid and electrolysis

Refrigeration Design project March 2015

Evaluated appropriate refrigerant using vendor psychrometric charts to maintain a specified temperature range

Analyzed the thermodynamic properties and pressure drops in the system to satisfy certain customers’ requirements

Developed an energy balance for the system

Chemical Engineering Laboratories August 2014 – May 2016

Developed experimental procedures with team members for bench top laboratory experiments to investigate unit operations and chemical processes

Analyzed systems including pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, packed beds, and membranes

Presented key findings and recommendations to Chemical Engineering Department Professional Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program Aug. 2012 – May 2014 Experience MESA Tutor – San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton

Tutored students individually in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and engineering courses

Taught students different problem solving techniques through examples San Joaquin Delta College Math Department March 2010 – May 2014 Math and Science Teacher Assistant – San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton

Graded homework, quizzes, and test for instructors in the subjects of calculus, differential equations, and physics

Compiled students test’s scores and submitted them for final review Lodi Public Library Aug. 2013 – Sept. 2013

Math Tutor – Lodi

Tutored elementary students in Algebra

Clubs International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) Treasurer

Developed a financial report for the club to comply with the school’s regulation

Maintained records of club dues, donations, purchase requisitions, and receipts

Attended monthly meetings to review expenses and revenue reports Awards San Jose State University

Dean’s Scholar 2015-2016

San Joaquin Delta College

MESA Math Challenge Regional Second Place 2014

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