ROSHNI PILLAI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbp**

**** ****** **, *** **, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Cell: 412-***-****; Email: acywj6@r.postjobfree.com

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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