Chemical Engineering

Kishan Ashok Patel

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OBJECTIVE

Innovative, convergent thinking engineer looking to obtain a career in a chemical engineering field, specifically working in research or process simulation

EDUCATION

Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Applied Mathematics

Cumulative GPA: 3.73/4.00

Current Standing: Sophomore (4th semester of college)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Co-Captain, AIChE Che Car Team, Cookeville, TN August 2019 - Present

Collaborated with a team of students to research and design a small car to compete in the AIChE ChE Southern Regional Conference

Optimized the lead sulfuric acid battery apparatus, allowing the car to run and power for 11+ minutes

Increased time precision and efficiency of Iodine clock reaction by 80%

Collected and analyzed data from multiple trials of testing to determine the optimum volume/concentration of chemicals needed to achieve the desired stopping time

Created chemical stock solutions by utilizing multiple laboratory tools and measuring techniques

Utilized Excel to monitor the voltage degradation of a hydrogen fuel cell containing a platinum catalyst

Implemented a stirring mechanism that effectively improved mixture of chemicals in reaction vial

Designed, 3-D printed, and assembled individual components of the car’s chassis by utilizing AutoCAD

Professional Development Chair, TTU AIChE Student Chapter, Cookeville TN August 2020-Present

Represented department to receive our 5th, consecutive “Best Darn Major” award

Consulted with department to conceptualize ways to promote professional development

Organized, scheduled, and attended multiple AIChE professional development seminars and events

Offered career advice to prospective students by reviewing resumes and conducting mock interviews

Modelled multiple case studies of industrial processes and unit operations with Aspen+ and Excel

Member, TTU Eagle Works, Cookeville, TN May 2020 – Present

In the process of creating a business model that enhances recycling of plastic polymers by integrating circular economy and agile manufacturing principles

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Cashier, Shell Plunkett’s Pit Stop, Linden, TN June 2016-July 2018

Increased gross profit margins by 10% by offering incentives and discounts

SKILLS

Spoken languages: conversant in Spanish, fluent in Gujarati and Hindi

Software: MATLAB, Python, Excel/VBA, Aspen+

Convergent and Divergent Thinking

AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS/RELEVANT COURSEWORK

AIChE Academy Spreadsheet Problem Solving

AIChE Academy VBA

ChE 4330: Polymer Engineering

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