SEDA SARP

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Columbia University, New York, NY Aug. 2018 - Dec. 2019 M.S., Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering (EAEE) Dr. John Cohn Memorial Fellowship, full merit scholarship, GPA: 3.47 Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey Sep. 2014 – Jun. 2018 B.Sc., Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Full merit scholarship

Vehbi Koc Scholar, annual award for top ranked student, 2014 – 2018, GPA: 3.53 University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Dec. 2016 – Jul. 2017 Global Exchange Program, Department of Chemical Engineering Experience

Chemical Engineering Intern, Air Co., Brooklyn, NY Jan. 2020 - Present

• Facilitated in the installation and 7x scale-up of a reactor system for ethanol and methanol production from captured carbon dioxide.

• Maintained the production system by continually troubleshooting and improving the reliability of failing equipment such as heat exchangers and relief valves.

• Interpreted data and monitored equipment using Honeywell Experion software for quality assurance.

• Reviewed production process, identified problems and implemented corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) such as increasing productivity by optimizing operating conditions for catalyst protection and the longevity of resources.

• Wrote engineering documentation like standard operating procedures (SOP) related to safety, operations, compliance, and training. Research and Teaching Assistant, Columbia University, New York, NY Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2019

• Conducted research on automotive catalysts for air pollution control, designed a Niobium based catalyst for catalytic oxidation of propane, and presented the study at the 26th North American Catalysis Society Meeting.

• Administered ongoing lab work and procedures in an undergraduate laboratory course, and taught student’s best practices for interpreting and communicating their findings.

Research Assistant, Turkish Petroleum Refineries Co. (TUPRAS) Energy Center, Istanbul, Turkey Jan. 2015 – Jun. 2018

• Developed a Nickel-based catalyst as an alternative for the production of hydrogen from ammonia and published a research paper discussing findings.

Quality Assurance Intern, Alcon Laboratories, Istanbul, Turkey Jul. 2017 - Aug. 2017

• Executed writing and translating of SOPs and staff training material, including safety practices.

• Managed product complaints, reported to senior manager for customer feedback resolution.

• Analyzed the root causes of reported failure of healthcare products and medical devices, assessed the risks associated with the products by conducting failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and delivered research to senior management. Research Assistant, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Jan. 2017 – Jun. 2017

• Collaborated with research advisor in determining the rheological parameters of thickened fluids for Dysphagia patients, wrote a report on findings and delivered findings to Nestle Research & Development to assist in product development. Engineering Intern, Turkish Petroleum Refineries Co. (TUPRAS), Izmir, Turkey Jun. 2016 - Aug. 2016

• Advised the head engineer of the hydrocracker unit at the oil refinery to monitor and control key performance indicators to maintain quality and quantity of production targets governed by refineries operating manuals and process licensor references.

• Performed basic chemical engineering analysis including material and energy balances and catalyst deactivation. Analyzed process data, identified and reconciled issues within the specific unit and issued a technical report. Research Assistant, Koc University Systems and Biology Group, Istanbul, Turkey Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2015

• Modeled protein folding processes to understand their aggregation mechanism and communicated simulation data to research advisers to develop new techniques for controlling their assembly to prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s. Skills

Computer skills: MS Office, Matlab, Simulink, Python, Origin, ASPEN HYSYS, Moldflow, Machine Learning Certificates: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, AIChE Safety and Chemical Engineering Education: Managing Process Safety Hazards Languages: English, Turkish, French, Italian

Selected Publications

Sarp, S. et al., COx-free hydrogen production from ammonia decomposition over sepiolite-supported nickel catalysts. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2018. 43(21): p. 9954-9968.

Leadership

Global Engineers Chair & NY Membership Chair, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Sep. 2017 - Present

• Led a community of women engineers outside the United States with over 250 members to execute the strategic goals of SWE.

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