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Toronto, ON, CA

• Write technical articles to promote Spira’s mission and products to targeted audiences and companies
• Research trending topics of algae for environmental, health and technical topics
• Interview and spotlight investors, international farmers, and business partners

Vietnam

• 1 of 17 Canadians selected for the United Nations' International Development & Diplomacy Program, in partnership with the United Nations Association in Canada
• Support the Chemicals, Plastics, Circular Economy & Marine portfolio under the Climate Change & Environment unit
• Rebrand and restructure the UNDP Circular Economy Hub website to improve KPIs
• Formulate Terms of References for 7 international and national consultants
• Write and review project documents including inception reports, project documents and quality assessments

• Prepared and ran weekly laboratories, tutorials, and office hours for 4 undergraduate chemistry lab sections
• Evaluated student submissions in a timely manner while also providing constructive feedback

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Created standard operating procedure for preparation of reactor product sample for analysis
• Examined and derived conclusions from the quantitative and qualitative GC data by of reactor products
• Presented weekly findings to research professors and students of the research team

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Complied and analyzed data from mass spectrometer and gas chromatograph
• Conducted literature reviews and experiments to improve the separation and extraction of glycerol after transesterification
• Trained undergraduate students on laboratory procedures, experiments and safety protocols

• Created an encouraging and academically challenging environment for 120 first-year engineering students for three semesters.
• Guided and graded students’ assignments, projects, and exams on MATLAB, Excel and Energy3D.
• Communicated effectively with fellow members of the teaching team to ensure a positive learning experience for students.

Frankfort, Indiana

• Revised preventative maintenance routines for 4 processing lines to save 173 mechanic twelve hour shifts.
• Participated in an $80k security upgrade capital expenditure project by organizing contractor walks and writing capital acquisition request.
• Implemented new computerized parts check out program in storeroom to improve storeroom personnel efficiency and accommodate for expansion.
• Represented PepsiCo at 2019 Indy Black Expo & led tours and Q&A panels for corporate new hires and interns.

Chennai, India

• Conducted research in the methodology development for glucose pentacetate resulting in a yield rate of 90%.
• Acquired information of biocatalysts specifically the usage of papain to be further used in research.

Master Of Environmental Science, Terrestrial & Aquatic Systems

Courses: Climate Change Science and Modelling Global Environmental Security and Sustainable Development Climate Change Adaptation.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers, UPRISE (Undergraduate Participation in Research in STEM Education).