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United States

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Des Plaines, Il

Developed software tools for Model-Based Design of Experiments (MBDOE) to enable faster development of fundamental process models. Consulted R&D teams on Optimal DOE and response surface modeling for catalyst and process development through pilot plant studies. Provided training across R&D on statistical DOE, statistical modeling and analysis, and MBDOE.

Des Plaines, Il

Developed kinetic-based process models and associated software tools for estimating yields of refinery process units. Developed time series models for identifying steady-state periods in real-time refinery operation.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Rational catalyst design and evaluation for (1) dry reforming of methane, (2) hydrogenation of succinic acid, and (3) epoxidation of ethylene. Extensive experience with design and construction of high temperature and pressure flow reactors with fully automated analytical systems. Operated bank of 4 automated, parallel reactors for long term catalyst testing at industrial conditions for potential commercialization. Experience with designing and implementing reaction studies for both gas phase packed bed processes and liquid phase batch processes.

Columbia, South Carolina

Compared utilization of different Pt precursor salts for synthesis of supported catalysts using strong electrostatic adsorption (SEA) methods.

Dalian, Liaoning, China

Independently designed and implemented research project in 3 month visiting scholar program. Work conducted in unfamiliar lab setting and different research culture. Prepared and evaluated Ir-Re catalysts for aqueous phase hydrogenation of succinic acid. One publication generated.

Woodruff, Sc

Assisted with design of geothermal-assisted HVAC systems for cricket breeding.

Greenville, South Carolina

Assisted with specifications and purchase of mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) unit operation, participated in team meetings with international clients and vendors, performed heat/mass balances and HVAC calculations. Created, reviewed, and corrected P&ID's and PFD's, specified and obtained quotes for tanks and pumps, and developed VBA programs for sizing process equipment.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemical Engineering

Specialty in heterogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering. Advisors: Prof. John R. Monnier, Prof. John R. Regalbuto

Bachelor'S Of Science In Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Alumni

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society