SUMMARY:

Accomplished and focused professional with demonstrated experience in chemical equipment and process design. Recognized for professionalism, positive mental attitude, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior management, associates, and customers. Able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure. Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with coworkers at all levels.

Keen sense of responsibility; solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability.

Problem solver; respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Evaluate problems, make astute decisions to affect positive change, and refocus on new priorities.

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

Computer Applications: Mathematical analysis software (MATLAB, MathCAD, SAS), Process modeling and simulation (Aspen plus, COMSOL, CHEMCAD, POLYMATH), Microsoft VISIO, SAP, Electronic Data Management System (EDMS), Microsoft office, WINLAB 32, CARY WINUV.

Analysis Techniques: Atomic absorption spectrometer, Gas chromatograph/Mass spectrometry (GC/MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ion chromatography system (IC), UV-Visible spectrophotometer.

EDUCATION:

Howard University, Washington, DC

MS Chemical Engineering, 2011, GPA 3.6/4.0

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

BS Chemical Engineering, 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Associate – Howard University, Washington, DC (2008 – Present)

Lead research projects of a highly sophisticated and controlled research laboratory. Main objective of the position is to research and develop novel engineering processes for hexavalent chromium and Trichloroethylene remediation through redox reactions.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and executing process development, optimization and troubleshooting.

• Serve as a technical resource for the project team.

• Supervising research technicians.

• Perform advanced data analysis.

• Evaluate and integrate equipment/ techniques that improve laboratory operations.

• Author technical reports and monitor consistency and quality of technical reports of subordinates.

• Present original work across internal department, external conferences and journals.

• Act as representative on project teams.

• Communicate project goals and updates within and across departments.

• Review work of subordinates to determine if project objectives are achieved.

Manufacturing Associate - MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD (2007 – 2008)

Technology transfer position for the clinical production of monoclonal antibodies, which mainly involved information and data management across sites and organizations

Key responsibilities:

• Process integration, optimization, modeling and simulation

• Supporting the Manufacturing operations on the plant floor, mainly Cell culture and purification processes.

• Authored standard operation procedures/batch records for various processes and equipment.

• Determined production needs and procured raw materials.

• Worked closely with multi-disciplinary teams in providing training.

• Successfully collaborated in investigations and documentation of process deviations.

Lead Supervisor - The Learning Tree, Inc., Mobile, AL (2004 – 2007)

Responsible for supervision, administration and ongoing tracking of staff and clients through statistical analysis.

• Composition and presentation of progress reports.

• Effectively implemented learning programs.

• Evaluated and analyzed data to determine trends and benchmarks.

• Provided training though presentations and demonstrations.

• Successfully collaborated in work place safety programs

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

The American Chemical Society (ACS)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Chemical Engineering Scholarship award (2008 – 2011), Howard University

• Award for presentation in Physical and Life Sciences. Howard University Graduate Research Symposium 2011

• Awards for presentation in Fundamentals of Environmental Process and Reaction Engineering Division. 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting: Minneapolis, MN

CERTIFICATIONS

Howard University Responsible Conduct of Research

Compliance of Howard University Graduate Expository Writing Requirement

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Mlusu, J., Chawla, R., “The Kinetics of Redox Reactions of Hexavalent Chromium and Trichloroethylene In Wastes Containing Both Contaminants.” Fundamentals of Environmental Process and Reaction Engineering Division. 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting: Minneapolis, MN

Mlusu, J., Chawla, R., “Effect of Hexavalent Chromium On the Oxidation of Trichloroethylene by Potassium Permanganate.” Fundamentals of Environmental Process and Reaction Engineering Division. 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting: Minneapolis, MN

Mlusu, J., Chawla, R., “Kinetics of reductive reactions of hexavalent chromium in waste containing trichloroethylene.” Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Division. American Chemical Society Fall 2011 National Meeting and Exposition: Denver, CO

Mlusu, J., Chawla, R., “The kinetics of reductive reactions of hexavalent chromium in wastes containing trichloroethylene.” Physical and Life Sciences Division. Howard University Graduate Research Symposium 2011,

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