Recent Chemical Engineering Graduate

Larry Whitley

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Education

The University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Dec 2020 GPA: 3.46/4.00, President’s List: Spring 2020

Research Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Geropsychology Lab, UA Psychology Dept., Tuscaloosa, AL Jan 2018 - May 2018

● Wrote observational reports to assess the effectiveness of an intervention program for patients with dementia.

● Presented a case study at a regional conference.

● Entered and validated quantitative data for other lab members’ projects. Undergraduate Research Assistant, Wetlands Lab, UA Biology Dept., Tuscaloosa, AL Mar 2017 - May 2018

● Analyzed data for two wetland restoration experiments under EPA and USGS grants.

● Processed vegetation biomass and hydrological nutrient samples for salinity, conductivity, and pH comparisons. Volunteering and Leadership Experience

Assistant Team Leader, Serving Bama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Mar 2017 - May 2018

● Recruited and managed groups of volunteers for weekly service in the Tuscaloosa area while establishing relationships with other leaders and organizations, both on and off-campus. Assistant Team Leader, All Hands and Hearts, various locations Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

● Coordinated work assignments for hundreds of incoming day volunteers and tracked work hours using Microsoft Excel in order to increase FEMA funding.

● Cleared debris from sites damaged by hurricanes and removed flood-damaged furniture, carpet, and drywall.

● Painted and put up new flooring, drywall, and trim in rebuilt houses.

● Assessed new work sites for extent of damage and called homeowners to coordinate work dates. Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, University System of Georgia Apr 2021 OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, Safety Unlimited Inc. Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), American Heart Association Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Cambridge Assessment English Nov 2020

● Taught grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to adult English language learners from diverse backgrounds.

● Created detailed lesson plans and activities for peer-to-peer interaction. Projects and Skills

Feasibility Study for the Conversion of University Transit to Biodiesel Spring 2020

● Worked with a team of 3 colleagues to design a process for the chemical refinement of poultry fat into biodiesel.

● Used engineering economics principles and ChemCAD to determine the amount of biodiesel necessary to power UA’s fleet of transit buses and the estimated cost of equipment needed for the process.

● Assisted with the drafting of piping and instrumentation (P&ID) and process flow diagrams.

● Performed a HAZOP analysis to identify and mitigate potential safety concerns. Improvement of Endothelialization and Mechanical Strength in Bi-layered TEVGs Spring 2020

● Worked with a team of 3 colleagues to identify methods of improving the rupture pressure and suture retention strength of bi-layered tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) in order to prevent rupture or negative immune response.

Analysis of the Enzyme Kinetics of Alkaline Phosphatase in p-Nitrophenol Formation Spring 2020

● Carried out, alongside 3 colleagues, the hydrolysis of 4-nitrophenyl phosphate catalysed by alkaline phosphatase.

● Analyzed the change in reaction kinetics when inhibited by the addition of sodium phosphate. Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, ChemCAD, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and intercultural communication. Knowledgeable in unit operations and process design.

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