Chemical Engineering Research Assistant

Tommy Chen

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SUMMARY

I’m currently a junior at Lamar University. I show that I’m hard working and dedicated by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank for 186 hours which I received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2021. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering May 2025 Lamar University, Beaumont, TX GPA: 3.34

PROJECTS

Research Assistant Spring 2022 – Present

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lamar University

• Assist department’s current research efforts by creating pellets made of potassium and an algae sample.

• Using the Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to present graphs illustrating levels of potassium and algae existed in the sample.

• Observe the graphs of the heat flow and temperature of the Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC).

• Compare graphs using the Origin program.

EXPERIENCE

Lab Assistant Fall 2022 – Present

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

• Explain chemistry lab procedure to the students.

• Clean up beakers, flasks, pipettes, tubes, and collect equipment.

• Assist in chemistry calculations if students need assistance. Barista May 2022 – July 2022

Starbucks, Houston, TX

• Efficient communication with customers, giving great communication with a smile.

• Crafting an order with perfection and care to satisfy customer experience. Delivery Driver May 2017 – August 2021

Mosa Asian Bistro, Houston, TX

• Communicate with staff on where the orders were to be delivered.

• Confirmed order accuracy upon delivery to customer and to ensure a positive experience.

• Followed and maintained safe driving practices, while making sure deliveries were made timely. LEADERSHIP

Representative, Student Government Association of Lamar Green Squad, Beaumont, TX Fall 2022 – Present

• Reporting feedback of events from Lamar University Green Squad. Volunteer, Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX Summer 2021 – Present

• Working as a team by boxing meals for the needy.

• Initiate a use of a pallet jack to improve the effectiveness of the team. Member, Lamar University Green Squad, Beaumont, TX Fall 2020 -- Present

• Work with a team to clear garden beds for the community to be able to use the garden beds.

• Volunteer on earth day to provide awareness about protecting the environment. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office

• Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy

(FTIR)

• Origin

• Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

• Ideator

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