Amanullah Azim
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EDUCATION
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Anticipated Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Minor in Business May 2025 GPA: 3.87/4.00
Courses: Marketing Management, Material & Energy Balances, Design & Manufacturing I, Multivariable & Vector Calculus, Data Processing, Engineering Economics, Operations Modeling, Introduction to Computers & Programming Algorithms Karachi Grammar School Karachi, Pakistan
Cambridge Assessment International Education Jun 2021 Grades: A Level: 4A*, 1B AS Level: 4A O Level: 7A*, 2A, 1B Honors: Gained highest mark in provinces of Sindh and Balochistan, Pakistan, for A Level Economics in June 2021 examinations WORK EXPERIENCE
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited Manufacturer of pure terephthalic acid Karachi, Pakistan Engineering Intern May 2022 – Jun 2022
• Visited oxidation, purification, utility, and cogeneration plants to visualize production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA)
• Studied company documents to thoroughly understand production processes of PTA from its raw materials
• Researched working principals of valves, pumps, crystallizers; on laminar and turbulent flow; and on chemical phenomenon such as cavitation, coagulation, flocculation, clarification to further understand manufacturing of PTA
• Shadowed engineers from production and technical teams to gain insight into day in life of a chemical engineer
• Calculated pressure drops of fluid across cylindrical pipes using Reynolds Number, absolute roughness, diameter, fluid velocity, and resistance coefficient to determine motor size needed to move fluid through piping system
• Prepared report highlighting production process of PTA and temperature, pressure, flow rate as per specifications to ensure maximum production yield and purity of product
Payam-e-Taleem Education Centre Karachi, Pakistan
Online Chemistry Tutor Apr 2020 – Jun 2020
• Taught chemistry to 10 underprivileged high school students via Zoom hourly sessions, three times a week
• Created class presentations on key chemistry concepts and assigned weekly homework to reinforce students’ learning Karachi Grammar School Karachi, Pakistan
Prefect Aug 2020 – Jun 2021
• Liaised between faculty and 280 students, facilitating students settle in school through icebreakers and information sessions
• Performed piano and vocal covers during assemblies to foster school spirit PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Composting: A Sustainability Study Mar 2020 – Present
• Created and promoted home based organic compost to recycle and reduce waste, and enhance soil nutrition
• Observed impact of compost in my garden by comparing results on plants grouped in pairs treated with and without compost
• Authored report (https://docdro.id/rPrAisN) and spread awareness on YouTube
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdTQqqtEwYI) in an effort to reduce the environmental crisis in my native city, Karachi Food Science and Engineering: Impossible Food Oct 2021 – Dec 2021
• Collaborated in a team to brainstorm and propose solutions to scale-up, troubleshoot, and optimize the manufacturing process of the Impossible Burger, the Impossible Foods’ main product that can be used as a substitute for ground beef
• Developed a process flow diagram illustrating steps from raw material sourcing to final product packaging
• Recommended equipment changes to increase yield, ensuring minimal impact on product attributes via sensory tests
• Designed experiment to pass burgers through a vertical screw auger instead of conveyor belt, increasing throughput by 20%
• Devised experiments to obtain optimum temperature and pressure conditions of sitting room to maximize protein softening
• Suggested addition of buffer to water to maintain optimum pH to speed up chemical reactions and minimize production cost SKILLS
C++, MATLAB, SQL, Visual Basic Applications, Python; proficient in Urdu ACTIVITIES
Performing Arts, Pianist and Vocalist Jun 2016 – Present Michigan International Student Society, Member Feb 2022 – Present Karachi Grammar School, College Counseling Class Representative Oct 2020 – May 2021 Epsilon STEM Olympiad, Head Team Delegate Nov 2019 Karachi Vocational Training Center and The Citizens Foundation, Volunteer Jun 2019 – Jul 2019 School Table Tennis Team, Vice Captain Oct 2018