RESUME

ALIZA JANSE VAN RENSBURG

Title: Ms

Date of Birth: 1990-11-24

Nationality South African

Marital Status: Single

I am a Chemical/Process and Biomedical engineer with a passion for Research, Development & Optimization. After starting my pre-doctoral studies, I recognised that pursuing a career in industry is much more in line with my goals, ambitions and strengths. Since I am a goal-oriented, adaptable and self-motivated problem-solver, it is important for me to work in a dynamic, exploratory environment, where I will be able to have impact and learn. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2016 - current Pre-doctoral studies in Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience (imec, VIB and KU Leuven; Belgium)

Specialisation: Combining optogenetics and multi-electrode recordings to study the role of dopamine midbrain neurons in reward learning and novelty in awake-behaving animals

2013 - 2015 MSc (Med) Biomedical Engineering (University of Cape Town; RSA) Graduated with Distinction

Specialisation: Heparinoid Hydrogels for Cardiovascular Tissue Regeneration Publications: Improved Vascularization of Porous Scaffolds through Growth Factor Delivery from Heparinized Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogels; Acta Biomaterialia Conferences: BIO ENG’14 International Conference (Istanbul, Turkey); POLYCHAR 22 World Forum on Advanced Materials (Stellenbosch, RSA) Awards: IUPAC Poster Prize Winner (POLYCHAR 22); McKinsey & Company Poster Prize Winner (UCT Postgraduate Research Week)

Modules: Human Biology, Anatomy, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Image and Image Processing, Electrophysiology, Biomaterials, Laboratory Animal Science 2009 - 2012 BEng Chemical Engineering (Stellenbosch University; RSA) Graduated with Honours (Equivalent second)

Specialisation: Heparan Sulfate Hydrogels for Cardiovascular Applications (distinction) Design: Metallurgical project, comprising the design of the first stage atmospheric leach process of a base metal refinery

Awards: Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society Modules: Thermodynamics, Reactor Design, Mass/Heat Transfer, Modelling and Optimization, Mineral Processing, Process Control, Particle Technology, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Strength of Materials, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, Numerical Methods, Fluid Mechanics, Bioengineering, Project Management, Philosophy, Ethics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Professional Communication

+32-485-**-**-**

acyytc@r.postjobfree.com

14 Vlamingenstraat,

Leuven, 3000, Belgium

ID Number: 901**********

Health: Excellent

Languages: English (fluent), Afrikaans (fluent)

Dutch (basic)

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-jvr 2004 - 2008 National Senior Certificate (Sentraal High School; RSA) Modules: Mathematics (99%), Physical Science (96%), English (88%), Life Science

(92%), Consumer Studies (93%), Afrikaans (86%), Life Orientation (94%) Awards: Member of the United Board of Learners, Captain of First Team Hockey WORK EXPERIENCE

Apr 2015 - Oct 2016 Assistant Safari Coordinator

(1 year 6 months) Extraordinary Journeys (New York, USA) Assist in tourism management, planning safaris and tours to Africa, as well as building and compiling itineraries

Jan 2014 - May 2016 Technical Support Engineer

(2 years 5 months) Lodox Systems (Cape Town, RSA)

Technical assistant on 24-hour standby for Lodox (low dose X-ray) machines, located in and around Cape Town; Responsible for fault finding of machines and repair thereof, including customer relations

Oct 2013 - May 2016 Academic Tutor

(2 years 8 months) Teach Me 2 (Cape Town, RSA)

Tutor Grades 6 to 12 Mathematics, Advanced Programme Mathematics, Science

(Physics and Chemistry), Biology and Afrikaans (A levels included) Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 Researcher and Analyst

(3 months) Strait Access Technologies, SAT (Cape Town, RSA) Project on decellularized glutaraldehyde valves implanted into pig hearts; sampling experience and laboratory analysis; presentation of results to senior management Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 Chemical Engineering Intern

(3 months) Mpact Limited (Stellenbosch, RSA)

Project on evaluation of coating configurations; sampling experience and laboratory analysis; presentation of results to senior management 2008 – 2014 Miscellaneous Jobs

Waitress; Hostess, Au pair; Data Processor; Large-Scale Baker; Jewellery Design and Sales Representative; Leather Goods Sales Representative SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Process Engineering: Design procedures and problem solving techniques. Sound foundation in chemical and metallurgical design and implementation of techniques.

Control Engineering: Analysis, design and implementation of systems using various control engineering principles, philosophies and procedures (including PFD’s and P&ID’s). Equipment design and specifications.

Project management: Professional communication skills, project planning and implementation techniques, HAZOP and risk analysis, cost and probability analyses.

Computer: Microsoft office (proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project); Proficiency in MATLAB, Adobe, GraphPad Prism, ChemDraw Ultra, Aspen Plus, ImageJ, Visiopharm and MestReNova. Training in Python, C, Stata, R and AutoCAD.

Tissue Engineering: Biomaterials, polymeric chemistry, synthesis techniques, NMR spectroscopy, histology, immunohistochemistry and electron and fluorescent microscopy.

Biomedical Engineering: Basic anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology (ECG, EEG, EMG), biostatistics, image processing and analysis (MRI, PET, Ultrasound, CT), research and scientific writing. Assistant during surgical procedures, care taker of laboratory animals and performed explants.

Neuroscience: Optogenetics and multi-electrode recording, stereotaxic neurosurgery, fiber photometry, conditioning and behavioural assays, viral vector technology, gene transfer and therapy, electrophysiology

Mathematics: Calculus (Integration, Differentiation etc.), vector calculus, transform theory, linear algebra and applied mathematics.

Customer Relations: Excellent communication, training, presenting and teaching skills. Great team player and multi-tasker.

WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF INTERESTS

REFERENCES

Academic: Prof Sebastian Haesler - Predoctoral Supervisor Prof Deon Bezuidenhout - Postgraduate Supervisor

Prof André Burger - Undergraduate Departmental Chairman Professional: Mr Juanco Bosman - Senior Technician at Lodox Mr Ken Park - Lead Design Engineer at SAT

Goal-oriented, Problem-solver, Team-oriented,

Good Communicator, Self-motivated, Diligent,

Adaptable, Resourceful, Ambitious, Practical,

Analytical, Organized, Creative and Professional

Biotechnology, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals,

Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development,

Polymeric Biomaterials, Medicine, Science,

Mathematics, Neuroscience, Travelling and Culture

Tel: +32-473-**-**-**

sebastian.Tel: +27 82 haesler@894 5405 nerf.be

deon.Tel: +bezuidenhout@27-21-808-**** uct.ac.za

ajburger@Tel: +27 83 sun.379 ac.5450 za

juanco.Tel: +27 bosman@83 431 1663 lodox.com

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