Nicholas Bryan Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I investigated the development of novel composite membranes which can separate carbon dioxide from other gases. These materials would be used in a process known as post-combustion carbon capture, a means by which the carbon emissions from fossil-fuel power plants can be captured. Specifically the project focused on developing membranes containing nanoparticles, and the relationship between the synthesis, morphology, and gas transport properties of the membranes.- The membranes were… Show more I investigated the development of novel composite membranes which can separate carbon dioxide from other gases. These materials would be used in a process known as post-combustion carbon capture, a means by which the carbon emissions from fossil-fuel power plants can be captured. Specifically the project focused on developing membranes containing nanoparticles, and the relationship between the synthesis, morphology, and gas transport properties of the membranes.- The membranes were synthesised using a polymer-casting method and characterised using a range of analytic techniques, from the time-lag permeation approach to determine the mass-transport properties, to SEM analysis to investigate the morphology of the materials, following which a relationship between the properties could be inferred. - Strong analytical skills were required to interpret the data from various characterisation tests. Both MATLAB and Microsoft Excel were utilised to process this data effectively.- I presented at a multitude of conferences from AICHE 2016, a highly technical chemical engineering conference with thousands of attendees and specialist sessions, to the broader-scope Chemistry in Energy Conference 2015. I was able to effectively convey appropriate messages to audiences by carefully tailoring the content of presentations. The ability to be clear and concise in conveying ideas was invaluable in delivering new and complex ideas to diverse audiences.- Close teamwork with group members was highly beneficial to share knowledge and aid each other in teaching/learning skills and interpreting data correctly. It was also essential to utilise group equipment effectively, especially when frequent modifications were made to accommodate variations in experiments.- I was responsible for training and supervising visiting students and researchers in using lab equipment, ensuring both their competency and understanding such that they could successfully carry out experiments in a safe manner. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

I was the assistant coach of an NCAA Division 1 team, working with a squad of 23 young adults playing and training up to 6 days per week.- I was responsible for the planning of the team’s training programme as well as coaching on a daily basis. I devised a training plan based around a combination of short- and long-term goals, revolving around skills development and tactical understanding. Coming from a different coaching and playing background from my colleagues, I was able to use my… Show more I was the assistant coach of an NCAA Division 1 team, working with a squad of 23 young adults playing and training up to 6 days per week.- I was responsible for the planning of the team’s training programme as well as coaching on a daily basis. I devised a training plan based around a combination of short- and long-term goals, revolving around skills development and tactical understanding. Coming from a different coaching and playing background from my colleagues, I was able to use my knowledge to introduce several new tactics.- I was solely responsible for video analysis of the team’s games. I used video analysis at team, group and individual levels to aid the players in learning from prior games.-This job involved significant travel to away games and I utilised great organisational skills in order to meet time constraints of travelling and carry out my numerous responsibilities to help the players succeed on the pitch.This role was a fantastic exercise in communication and interpersonal skills, and was an immensely rewarding experience. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Chemical Engineering

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