Chemical Engineering Technical Support
Resume:
ROSHNI PILLAI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbp**
**** ****** **, *** **, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Cell: 412-***-****; Email: *******@*****.***
Background Summary
Chemical Engineering Graduate Student with an outstanding academic performance and strong internship experience. Core competencies design of experiments, process optimization, project economics, design calculations and statistical analysis with sound knowledge of application software like MATLAB an AspenPlus.
Education
Master of Science: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
May,2017
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
CGPA – 3.88/4.00
Bachelor of Technology: Chemical Engineering (Oils, Oleo chemicals and Surfactants Technology)
May,2015
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
CGPA – 3.80/4.00
Professional Experience
Graduate Student Researcher, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
May,2016 – Aug,2016
Developed a novel amine nano confined sorbent system to capture CO2 from industrial flue gas.
Conducted thermogravimetric analysis for testing sorbent’s sorption performance.
Improved CO2 capture capacity and reaction kinetics by more than 50%.
Proposed gas adsorption models to understand sorbent behavior and improve efficiency.
Reported research progress on a weekly basis to Project Mentor and peers.
Intern - Research and Development, Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai, MH
May,2014 – Aug,2014
Researched on the 'Use of ionic liquids as catalysts for bio fuel production.'
Identified and developed a recyclable catalyst that increased the bio fuel yield by 4%.
Examined operation of flash distillation column for solvent recovery from product.
Prepared P&ID and carried out an economic analysis on bio fuel production plant.
Created opportunity savings by developing a process model wherein equipment cost reduced by 20%.
Presented results to peers and the Vice-President of Reliance Technology Group.
Summer Intern, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, MH
May,2013 – Aug,2013
Collaborated with faculty to research on ' Bio lubricant synthesis from neem seed oil. '
Evaluated the effects of reaction variables to achieve an optimal product composition.
Developed a lube blend with performance comparable to synthetic lubes.
Relevant Skills
Application software : MATLAB, Microsoft, AspenPlus, AutoCAD
Tools : TGA, FTIR, GC, HPLC, BET, UV-Vis
Academic Projects
Refinery design for Dalia crude oil processing, PITT
Oct,2016 – Dec,2016
Calculated material and utility balances of unit operations on excel and integrated them into a model of a petroleum refinery. Analyzed the impact of the crude oil properties on the plant process systems and their operation.
Study on environmental sustainability and storm water runoff, PITT
Nov,2016 – Dec, 2016
Inspected green infrastructure installed sites around Pittsburgh. Suggested remedial measures to the bridges and engineering designed to protect stream water quality. Assessed issues associated with local watershed projects.
A Comsol study of temperature effects on chemical permeation of air supply tubes, PITT
Feb,2016 – Apr,2016
Modeled diffusion of methyl ethyl ketone across a PVC pipe using COMSOL Multiphysics. Studied the species’ simulated transport process at various temperatures and compared it with the experimental results.
MATLAB code for determination of thermodynamic properties of molecules, PITT
Oct,2015 – Dec,2015
Used MATLAB to compute liquid and vapor volumes of any molecule for any pressure and temperature.
Urea Formaldehyde nano capsules containing sesame seed oil as an insecticide, ICT
Jan,2015 – Apr,2015
Implemented and optimized the in-situ polymerization reaction pathway for nano capsule synthesis.
Activities and Accomplishments
Appointed as the ETD Technical Support Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, May 2016 – present
Volunteered for Girls in STEM empowerment program, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 2016
Participated in the 3rd Annual Women in STEM Conference, Society of Women Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA, 2016
Recognized by United Phosphorous Limited for solution to ‘Industry Defined Problem’, Mumbai, 2013
Served as the Event Head for the Cultural Student Association, ICT, Mumbai, 2013
Awarded Scholarship by Maharashtra State Government, 2011
Affiliations: Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP)
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