Chemical Engineering Graduate
Resume:
Praise Ibeh
Email: adi99e@r.postjobfree.com
Education
University of South Florida Graduated May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Academic & Leadership Honors
International Baccalaureate Diploma USF EH&S Lab and Research Training Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success Leadership in Engineering Certificate AIChe Safety in Chemical Engineering Certification
Skills
3D Printing Solidworks MATLAB Simulink Aspen Plus Excel VBA Pivot Tables Bluebeam
Projects & Work Experience
Research Assistant, Smart Materials Lab at University of South Florida Sept. 2019 – May 2020
●Formulated systematic processes to create cross-linking in polymer solutions for the purpose of testing the solutions structural integrity for possible use as an adhesive within the human body
●Analyzed tabulated data to find coefficients of thermal expansion of thin film polymers in comparison with published research and currently accepted thermodynamic concepts and theories of polymers
●Use techniques such as annealing, plasma etching, film coating and light refraction on silicon wafers to create a stronger crystalline structure past glass transition temperature
Estimating Intern at Matcon Construction Services Jun. 2019 – Dec. 2019
●Lead initiatives to improve estimating efficiency through centralized databases and intuitive Excel VBA spreadsheets with built-in data analysis
●Worked directly with upper management and Project Managers to attentively complete construction projects
●Lead synchronization of workflow through excel programming to reduce estimation time by over half
Ethanol Production Capstone Plant Design Jan 2020 – May 2020
●Create and design functional units for heat exchange, complex rigorous separation and material transportation required for fermentation of lignocellulosic waste into 97.9% pure ethanol at an industrial capacity
●Problem solving and decision making in a simulated professional team environment
●Make necessary engineering/economic decisions on criteria of safety, operability, productivity and cost
Chem-E Car Apr. 2019 – Apr. 2020
●Designed and built a vehicle powered and stopped using chemical reactions from start to finish
●Utilize 3D printing, hydrogen fuel cell reactions and iodine clock reaction
●Participate with a team to successfully complete project and compete in Chem-E Car competition
MATLAB Peer Leader Jan. 2019 – Apr. 2019
●Fostered MATLAB computation skills learning to beginner students
●Worked in a team of four to facilitate a productive learning environment
Leadership & Service Experience
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Apr. 2019 – May 2020
Community Outreach Chair(Executive Board)
●Lead a projects team to design and create challenging, youth-friendly STEM projects for our community
●Lead engineering showcases at large scale nonprofit events to inspire and educate the Tampa Bay youth
●Partnered with local middle and high schools to create environments where engineering skills were showcased
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Aug. 2018 – May 2020
Senator(Executive Board)
●Lead informed decision making on behalf of membership and chapter during parliament meetings
●Inspired the youth of the local Tampa Bay community through volunteering and tutoring
●Incorporated cultural awareness and cultural acceptance into our Chapter’s prerogative
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