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Supporting the development of a hydrogen production demonstration plant through a partnership between UBC, Alberta Innovates and the ATCO Group

Interacting with key partners in the industry and government to develop Natural Gas Futures, a research and innovation consortium focusing on sustainable use of the natural gas fuel

Coordinated and managed a $1.2 million research project funded by Syncrude Canada Ltd. and NSERC to evaluate the feasibility of end pit lakes (EPLs) for oil sands tailings aquatic reclamationAnalyzed limnological and biogeochemical data (lake temperature, lake area, water depth, wind speed, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, salinity, pH, PAHs, major ions, trace metals, acute toxicity, DOC, BOD, COD, etc.) of Base Mine Lake (the world’s first commercial-scale oil sands end pit lake)Assessed the Base Mine Lake water quality in accordance with Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life and Environmental Quality Guidelines for Alberta Surface WatersPerformed statistical analysis with RStudio on microbiological and ecological data of Base Mine LakePrepared emergency response plans and chemical spill response procedures for field and laboratory workPrepared progress reports for submission to NSERC and Syncrude Coordinated with Syncrude for technical clarifications, sample handling and field activitiesSupported the Principal Investigator in research project management

Worked on the process design of several Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants, gas processing plants and a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). Involved in each stage of the projects, including proposals, FEEDs, detailed engineering designs and constructions.Responsibilities:-Developed, reviewed and drafted engineering drawings, including P&ID, PFD, MSD, piping isometric drawings and equipment drawings-Performed process simulations using Aspen HYSYS and reviewed 3D models using Navisworks Simulate-Performed various process system calculations, including pipe and hydraulic sizing, equipment sizing, control valve sizing, PSV sizing, fire circle calculation, hazardous area classification, heat and material balances, and utility consumption calculation-Prepared engineering deliverables for other disciplines and clients, including line list, instrument datasheet, equipment datasheet, valve specification, motor list, design basis, process description, control loop description, cause and effect diagram and plant operating manual -Performed construction site audits and start-up trainings for clients and plant operators-Participated in HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA review meetings with clients and regulatory agencies-Also worked as a project engineer to estimate man-hours, prepare material take-offs, track MOCs, issue change orders, and clarify interfaces with clients/subcontractors

Toronto, Canada

Cooperated with the environmental consultants at SiREM Inc. in a project to remove freons and chlorinated contaminants from groundwater. Characterized the cross-inhibitory effects and estimated the degradation rates of chlorinated contaminants in groundwater.Responsibilities:-Prepared groundwater samples in the laboratory for chemical and biological analysis-Designed experiments to evaluate the microbial activity and enzyme activity in groundwater samples-Learned and applied analytical chemistry and molecular biology research techniques to tackle the problem, including GC, HPLC, IC, spectrophotometry, microbial cell cultivation, PCR, q-PCR, western blot, DNA extraction from soil and water, protein extraction and purification, nitrate assays and enzyme assays-Statistically analyzed and modeled laboratory data using SigmaPlot-Reported major findings in several publications and presentations

Master Of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Microbiology, General