Engineering Intern Research Assistant

BENJAMIN QUARDEY

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EXPERIENCE

Ohio University Athens, Ohio January 2020 – December 2022 Research Assistant

• Performed quantitative research on water quality and wastewater treatment via a biosorption method

• Conducted environmental assessments, including air and water quality assessments, site investigations, and ecological surveys

• Analyzed and interpreted data to evaluate environmental impact and identify areas for improvement

• Conducted laboratory analysis of wastewater samples to ensure compliance with regulatory standards

• Prepared comprehensive laboratory SOP’s, laboratory specifications writing and reviewed plans

• Analyzed and interpreted 2000 water treatment datasets using R-studio and Microsoft Excel from in-lab experiments

• Prepared samples for testing and maintained accurate records of all test results

• Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring that it was clean and properly calibrated

• Analyzed data and prepared reports for the laboratory supervisor or other team members

• Extensive data management, analysis and interpretation using R studio and excel in 2500 datasets in assessing wastewater and water treatment across European countries

• Assisted in conducting hazard assessments, creating emergency response plans, and implementing safety training programs

Technology Consultancy Center (KNUST) Kumasi, Ghana September 2018 – August 2019 National Service Personnel – Teaching and Workshop Assistant

• Lead an entire manufacturing and production team in designing and producing a farm machine in 5 months

• Utilized computer design tools such as AutoCAD software for creating mechanical designs for production

• Performed laboratory tests on samples such as laboratory compaction tests, soil classification, Atterberg’s limit test, direct shear test and hydrometer test.

• Conducted field work sample collection and data analysis on soil classification systems

• Weekly preparation of technical reports for supervisor for workshop duties and assignments

• Create detailed 2D and 3D designs for commercial and residential projects using AutoCAD software

• Develop technical drawings, specifications, and project plans to meet client requirements

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to ensure designs meet project objectives Volta River Authority (Thermal Power Station) Tema, Ghana May 2017 – August 2017 Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Scrutinized visual inspection routine checks of gas turbine sets and hot gas path to ascertain its working capacity

• Analyzed control checks and monitoring systems by computing heat transfer coefficient values for heat exchangers

• Design and develop mechanical systems, products, and processes using CAD software

• Perform calculations and analysis to ensure that designs meet functional and safety requirements EDUCATION

• Ohio University Athens, Ohio December 2022

Master of Science in Environmental Studies GPA: 3.81/4.0

(Thesis topic: treating toxic mine water with char made from digestate waste)

• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana August 2014 – July 2018 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering SKILLS

Technical: Wet lab procedures and practice, ICP- OES, Auto CAD, R Studio, SolidWorks 3D, Microsoft office applications

(Word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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