Chemical Engineering

Amber Palka

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I am seeking a full-time position to apply my knowledge of chemical engineering. WORK EXPERIENCE

Tokyo Electron: Process Engineering Intern: Thin Films Processing- June 3rd 2019 - December 20th 2019 Gained experience working in a fabrication plant and practicing cleanroom procedures. Became acquainted with different deposition techniques including CVD, ALD, and PVD, although mainly worked with CVD and ALD. Also became very familiarized with different metrology methods e.g. ellipsometry, goniometry, XRD, XRF, SEM, etc.… Analyzed chemical characteristics of vapor deposited precursors using QCM and RGA. Learned to extract and evaluate data then make adjustments to current processes as necessary. TEL For Good: Worked with TEL and CNSE management to create and execute a recycling plan for the TEL offices. Ordered bins and created new signs to place throughout upstairs and downstairs offices. Also responsible for presenting a detailed and interactive PowerPoint that was shown to TEL employees during the TEL for good lunch series.

NanoPower Research Labs at RIT: Lithium Battery Research Assistant: January 4th 2021-August 13th 2021 - Formulation of novelty anode and cathode composites. Testing fabricated pouch cells with novelty anode and cathode formulas to record and analyze performance and other characteristics. Log all test results in Microsoft excel and graph them using KaliedaGraph in order to compare and contrast different formulas. Have monthly presentations with updates related to specified project ready to share with Department of Defense. Teaching Assistant: Engineering insights II w/ karuna Koppula, Chemical process analysis w/ Alexander Roth, Chemical Engineering Principles Lab w/ Paul Gregorius. PROJECTS/LABS

Advanced Capstone Design Project- DMF synthesis; Adsorption and distillation towers chosen as main units in overall process used to recover waste DMF and recycle to reuse in future production. Responsible for thorough design process, PFD of complete process, and complete economic analysis of chosen design. Biochemical Engineering- Fibrin synthesis project. Photovoltaic Science and Engineering- Compressed air cleaning and cooling project. SKILLS

Microsoft Office Visual Basic Applications MATLAB LabVIEW Pattern Recognition Metrology Clean Room Experience Teamwork Communication EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY GPA: 3.32 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, December 17th 2022 Minor in Philosophy

Awards: Dean's List Fall 2017-18, Spring 2017-18, Fall 2018-19, Spring 2018-19, Fall 2020-21, Spring 2021-22 COURSES

Advanced Capstone Design Biochemical Engineering System Dynamics and Control Analysis of Multiscale Processes Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Philosophy of Communication Amber Palka

1271 Lyndon Center Rd, Franklinville NY, 14737

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