Environmental Engineer, Process Modeling Engineer

Karlo Rasporic, Environmental Engineer

Lubbock, TX, 806-***-****, *********@**.***

SUMMARY Innovative Environmental Engineer with nearly 5 years of experience in water treatment processes and mechanical vapor compression systems. Proven ability to enhance energy predictions by up to 15% and optimize process efficiency through advanced modeling and simulation. Co-authored pivotal reports for state legislation securing funding for vital projects. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement to drive impactful environmental solutions, ready to contribute to the advancement of sustainable practices.

WORK EXPERIENCE

09/2020 – 06/2025 Research Assistant, Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Executed advanced computational modeling of water treatment processes, specializing in mechanical vapor compression (MVC) systems. Constructed a comprehensive simulation model capable of managing complex feed chemistry with over 50 species.

Optimized energy prediction accuracy by enhancing predictions by 3% to 15% compared to existing models.

Conducted detailed water sample characterizations, analyzing over 10,000 feed water samples, which was critical in determining the system’s behavior under variable conditions.

Assessed system performance and implemented optimizations, identifying avenues to enhance overall process efficiency by up to 15%. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, offering technical expertise on cross-functional collaborative projects aimed at advancing water treatment technologies within the energy sector.

Orchestrated transition planning and implementation by training successors on complex research protocols, experimental procedures, and data analysis methods to ensure seamless project continuity post- graduation.

09/2021 – 06/2025 Analyst, Texas Produced Water Consortium Lubbock, TX Co-authored essential reports for the Texas State Legislature, including

"Beneficial Use of Produced Water in Texas: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward," which served as a foundational document allocating $5 million to the Consortium.

Developed comprehensive technical synopses on water treatment technologies, requiring in-depth research and critical evaluation; these synopses informed stakeholders, leading to the initiation of 5 pilot projects. Engaged extensively with 4 government agencies and 3 industry-leading companies, organizing technical meetings on ammonia distribution in treatment processes and providing expertise to cross-functional teams addressing produced water management.

EDUCATION

08/2020 – 05/2025 Texas Tech University

Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Lubbock, TX

GPA: 3.7/4

Major: Environmental Minor: Chemistry Focus: Water/Wastewater Treatment, Compliance, Process Modeling and Optimization, Produced Water Coursework: Advanced Physical and Chemical Municipal Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Chemistry for Pollution Management, Environmental Chemodynamics, Advanced Math in Environmental Engineering

09/2014 – 11/2016 University of Zagreb

Master of Science, Petroleum Engineering

Zagreb, Croatia

GPA: 3.8/4

Major: Petroleum Engineering Minor: Energy Production and Supply Focus: Natural Gas Markets and Energy Security

09/2010 – 07/2014 University of Zagreb

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering

Zagreb, Croatia

Major: Petroleum Engineering

SKILLS Wastewater Treatment Water Reuse

Watershed Modeling Water Quality Analysis

Data Analysis Modeling

Research Report Writing

Compliance Aspen Plus

AutoCAD Petrel

StimPlan ArcGIS

MATLAB JMP

MS Office SQL

MVC Multidisciplinary experience

Collaboration Continuous learning

Mentorship Environmental Engineering

Chemical Engineering FE

Engineering Design Training

Water Treatment Remediation

Proposal Writing

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