Thomas Iervolino

aczkqk@r.postjobfree.com E.I.T. 516-***-****

Summary

M.S. Chemical Engineering student skilled in research and design. Seeking a full-time position for June 2017 in process engineering to improve a company’s operations and create efficient process control. Effective in team environments and experienced in independent work. Education

Villanova University, Villanova, PA May 2017

Master of Science: Chemical Engineering GPA: 3.75

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering May 2016 Minor: Engineering Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.50

Engineering Research

Research Intern, Villanova University 2014-Present

Analysis of cell cultures for use with protein synthesis

Developed methods for estimating emissions from processes and storage tanks via EPA guidelines.

Aspen Plus research for use in relief device simulation and sizing.

Various laboratory experiments regarding biofuel production, heat transfer, and absorption.

Researched DuPont Sorona® fibers with feasibility analysis on glycerol as a feed in fiber production. Engineering Projects

Vanquish Ink Spring 2015

Material based on ferrous nanoparticles. Can be used as tattoo ink with the potential to be magnetically removed. Process would be cheaper and less painful than conventional tattoo removal.

Awarded 1st place in VSEC competition as voted on by potential investors. Villanova University 24-hour Imagination Quest Fall 2014

Awarded 1st place in 24-hour product creation competition.

Pitched an idea for a new product to guest judges acting as prospective investors. Nike+ Product Marketing Competition Winner Spring 2014

Awarded 1st place in competition for Nike’s product Nike+.

Repurposed Nike+ shoe sensor technology for use in golf shoes to monitor weight distribution. Water Purification Spring 2013

Created a packed column for removal of copper from ground water.

Maintained a level of copper lower than 1.3ppm to adhere to EPA regulation on drinking water. Biofuel Synthesis Fall 2012

Produced biofuel from waste cooking oil from campus dining halls.

Converted by-product glycerol to usable soap via saponification. Peanut Allergen Qualitative Analysis Summer 2012

Devised a method for identifying used cooking oils in food via spectrophotometry.

Utilized assay reactions to quickly test for presence of peanut allergen proteins: Ara h1, Ara h2. Technical Skills

Aspen Plus, AutoCad, MathCad 15, MATLAB 2012, Maple 16, Statistics, SketchUp, SolidWorks, Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.

Additional Employment

Staples, Inc. (NY, PA) July 2010 – Present

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