AKWASI ANSAH ANTWI

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering August 2021- Present University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering April 2021 Brigham Young University Provo, UT

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Biometallica Queenstown, Singapore

Technical Consultant January 2022 – Present

· Collaborated on optimizing and monitoring biometallurgical methods and unit processes for extracting platinum group metals from e-waste.

· Provided knowledge and instruction on membrane technology and electrochemical systems for refining and recovery of palladium, rhodium, and platinum.

· Collaborated on a team that extracted 90-98% of heavy metals from secondary sources using an environmentally friendly novel technology.

University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN

Graduate Research Candidate October 2021 – Present

· Performed high-throughput molecular simulations using LAMMPS and Condor software to study ion transport in membrane- based technology.

· Studied and simulated protein folding and host-guest interactions using advanced sampling methods that saved 50% simulation time.

· Wrote codes in C++, BASH, and Python to implement novel algorithms using statistical mechanics and post-process data using Python Pandas.

University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN

Teaching Assistant January 2022- May 2022

· Contributed to a new teaching model for a required course in Numerical Methods and Statistical Analysis (50 students).

· Inspected control systems to automate and streamline the grading of students’ programming exercises.

· Supervised undergraduate data science projects on optimization models. Brigham Young University Provo, UT

Chemical Lab Assistant September 2019 – April 2021

· Set up and collaborated with the chemistry faculty on experiments, meeting the needs of over 5000 students.

· Demonstrated the proper execution of pedagogical experiments for new teaching faculty.

· Innovated new experimental procedures by adjusting concentrations, testing time, and experimenting with materials. Brigham Young University Provo, UT

Research Assistant September 2017 – April 2018

· Compiled a database containing material properties of 500 ionic liquids from literature sources to predict properties of new formulations.

· Programmed and calibrated Sonics VCX750 to perform the automated mixing of ionic liquids.

· Monitored and measured data from over five experiments weekly using measuring cylinders and pipettes. OTHER EXPERIENCE

Nexus Memorias Angola

Data Analyst January 2023– Present

· Provided critical audit on all data and ensure that the process meet the Quality Control Process (QCP2).

· Worked closely with the Data manager to ensure all data are free from fabrications and inconsistencies.

· Monitored the entire process to produce quantitative and qualitative data to match the bi-monthly production of the company.

Yensor West Provo, UT

Project Coordinator September 2018 – December 2020

· Coordinated with team members and correspondents in Ghana to aid in sending over 100 solar lamps to students in Ghana.

· Created a business model that started with $500, generating revenue of $2000 in the first three months, and created employment for ten locals.

· Directed the business’s financial welfare through budgeting and procurement of solar lamps that saved the company 5% of the startup capital.

Urbanex OKC Edmond, OKC

Sales Representative May 2018 – August 2018

· Best-selling salesman with over $900,000 generated revenue for the company in three months.

· Supervised the daily routine and led the instruction of team members in the absence of the sales manager.

· Innovated a new selling pitch and methodology that improved team members’ sales from 2 to 3.5 sales on a daily average.

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