Chemical Engineering Assistant

Daniel Nye

******@*****.*** 630-***-****

**** * ********* ***, ******* IL 60647

Education

Currently Enrolled, Masters of Chemical Engineering, expected May 2017

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Relevant Courses: Advanced Reaction Engineering, Advanced Transport Phenomena, Polymer Processing

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry received May 2015

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Relevant Courses: Polymer Technology, Medicinal Chemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry

Skills Summary

Proficient in chemical reaction engineering calculations, sizing reactors, mass and energy balances, and transport calculations

Extensive experience in wet chemistry as a undergraduate student, research assistant, as well as a teaching assistant in chemistry labs

Experienced in software including MATLAB, Igor Pro, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Related Experience

Research Assistant, IIT Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chicago, IL Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016

• Assisted in developing MATLAB code to model an autocatalytic single predator feeding on

two autocatalytic prey species in a CSTR.

• Found using MATLAB that the introduction of a predator can stabilize the interaction of two prey

species in a CSTR

Research and Teaching Assistant, DePaul University Chemistry, Chicago, IL Oct. 2012 - June 2015

• Communicated and effectively worked with 3 other undergraduates to develop a procedure to

collect and characterize fatty acids emitted from cooking processes

• Researched and performed methyl esterification synthesis of fatty acids for analyses in GC/MS

• Instructed students in correct laboratory safety techniques, as well as performing titrations, simple

synthesis, and correct use of scales and volumetric equipment

• Graded and revised lab reports, as well as taught students how to clearly convey technical

information in written reports

• Presented research to over 100 at DePaul’s 13th Annual Science, Technology and Math Showcase

Additional Experience

Carryout Teammate, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Chicago, IL Sept. 2012 - Currently

• Worked independently and as a team of over 200 in order to sustain a clean, organized, healthy and positive work environment

• Efficiently learned new information and different positions regularly in a fast paced environment

• Communicated effectively with customers and colleagues alike to ensure quality service

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