Manager Engineering
Resume:
Maryam Rasouli, Ph.D.
Vancouver, BC V*N *Z* 778-***-**** *.*******@******.***.**
www.linkedin.com/in/ MaryamRasouli
Synthetic Chemist
I am a synthetic chemist with background in materials engineering specialized in the synthesis of ion exchange materials. With mixed skills in chemistry and engineering, my areas of expertise are:
Synthetic Chemist: Expert in the synthesis of ion-exchange materials with a deep knowledge of synthetic chemistry.
Senior Chemist: Specialized in the synthesis of amino-phenolate ligands, and the relevant metal-ligand complexes.
Hydrometallurgist: Excel at the separation/recovery of metal and non-metal ions in water using various separation/recovery technologies.
Sustainability Expert: Expert in the precious metal recovery from secondary-wastes in mining industrial plants.
Project Management: Excel at writing technical reports, project planning and designing, team building, communication, time- management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. PROFESSIONAL CHEMISTRY EXPERIENCE
Synthetic Chemist
University of British Columbia: Expert in the synthesis of layered double hydroxide (LDH), and aluminum-calcium hydrocalumite materials by sintering and co-precipitation methods. (2012-2019)
Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS): Expert in the synthesis of a variety of amine-bis (phenolate) ligands and copper- amine-bis(phenolate) complexes by Mannich condensation procedure. (2007-2008) Waste-Chemical Technician, University of British Columbia, Mining Department Sept 2017 - Nov 2017
Performed safe packing of hazardous chemicals under UBC risk management protocols which required strong knowledge of dealing with hazardous chemicals and the dangers involved in improper storage and handling
Submitted reports to the manager of the Mining department laboratory about the quantity and type of hazardous chemicals.
Contacted with UBC environmental service facilities for pick-up of hazardous chemicals. Senior Chemist, Zanjan University, Chemistry Department 2003-2005
Laboratory supervisor for 1st year students in “Organic Substances Synthesis” Laboratory.
Supervised laboratory experiments for the synthesis of aromatic and non-aromatic chemicals. Senior Analytical Chemist, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) 2006-2009
Developed, evaluated, performed troubleshooting, and validated analytical methods for GC, ICP, AA, and HPLC. CHEMISTRY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Chemistry Tutor at Columbia College, Vancouver, Canada 2019-2020
Lead academic workshops on specific subject topics (small group setting of 10-30 students).
Assisted with Learning Center materials by creating resources applicable to designated subject areas. Advanced-Chemistry Tutor, Teacher’s Tutoring Services (TTS), Vancouver, Canada 2016-Current
Prepared students for MCAT exam (Medical College Admission Test)
Tutored 2nd and 3rd year UBC courses: Advanced Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Teaching Assistant, UBC 2013-2017
Supervised laboratory experiments on properties of metals, and composite materials; corrosion; mechanical testing for Engineering Materials Laboratory and leaching and solvent extraction tests for Hydrometallurgy I Laboratory.
Optimized the preparation and testing procedures of engineering materials. MARYAM RASOULI 778-***-**** *.*******@******.***.** PROFESSIONAL E ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Skilled Engineer (Academic Projects), University of British Columbia, Materials Engineering 2012-2019
Developed a systematic methodology for the synthesis of ion-exchange material with the minimum carbonate contamination from the air (Synthesis Expert).
Developed an innovative research study on selenate removal from mining wastewaters by ion exchange (IX) method using the synthetic material (Wastewater Purification).
Developed a systematic methodology for the reduction of secondary pollution (caused by Al and Ca ions) during the IX process by the aging method (Secondary Pollution Inhibition).
Provided scale-up data for applicability of the studied methodology to industrial wastewater solutions in British Columbia
(Industrial Applications).
Developed a systematic methodology for the minimization of Ca and Al concentrations in water based on BC water quality guidelines (Water Quality Monitoring).
Project Engineer (Industrial Projects), Research and Engineering Company for non-Ferrous Metals, Iran. 2010-2012
Project manager for the recovery of precious metals from secondary resources.
Performed extraction experiments for the recovery of zinc, nickel, and cadmium from cold filter cake (CFC).
Performed acid leaching experiments for the recovery of cobalt from hot filter cake (HFC).
Performed optimization tests for alkaline leaching of zinc from CFC.
Executed zinc and nickel separation experiments by solvent extraction (SX) method using D2EHPA reagent.
Performed cadmium-cathode production from acidic solution by using the electrowinning method.
Acted as a project assistant in the removal of halides (Cl- and F-) from electrolyte solution using cuprous-oxide powder. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
Environmental Consultant at Reco., Zanjan, Iran. 2010-2012
Provided data for the environmental impact of chloride and fluoride-build up in water runoff.
Prepared data analysis and management for the removal of chloride and fluoride from water using copper oxide. EDUCATION
Ph.D.: Materials Engineering Sept 2012 - Nov 2019
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Research Project: A study of selenate removal from water by adsorption on an aged, carbonated Friedel’s salt material with mass loss considerations
Supervisor: Professor David Dreisinger / Co-supervisor: Dr. Bethan McKevitt Master of Science: Inorganic Chemistry Sept 2006 - May 2009 Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran Research Project: Synthesis and characterization of binuclear [ONXO]-type amine-bis (phenolate) copper (II) complexes as a biomimetic complex for Galactose Oxidase
Supervisor: Dr. Elham Safaei
Bachelor of Science: Pure Chemistry Sept 2002 - May 2006 University of Zanjan (ZNU), Iran
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