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Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

- Constructed a WinGEMS model of a U.S. Patent process that can be used to convert OCC from neighboring Domtar Mill to dissolving pulp to produce cellulose esters. Potential to replace all virgin fiber with 100% recycled fiber for the Kingsport location. - Analyzed various wood and cotton linter pulps using gravimetric absorption testing system to show.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Managed an experiment involving the enhancement of direct air capture of carbon dioxide using hydrophobic coatings for metal-organic frameworks- Operated a thermogravimetric analyzer and IR spectrometer to characterize the polymer loading, water uptake, and carbon dioxide uptake for various samples- Reported findings in a formal technical report which.

Loveland, Ohio, United States

- Collected flow and temperature data on-site from three Southeastern paper mills to validate and complement PI data for use in the energy audits implemented by the group- Created clear diagrams and trends to convey complex analysis of heat exchanger performance at the Madrid Mill for the purpose of providing cost reduction recommendations- Designed a mass.

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States

- Configured the first Braincube live display in the Georgetown pulp mill to optimize production for the hardwood pulp processing unit- Executed a root cause analysis for fluctuations in the pulp mill soda inventory model in order to save cost on excess caustic makeup- Reduced preventable rail car demurrage charges by creating an efficient line of.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Independently executed content-focused tutoring sessions while accounting for and accommodating the different needs of students- Developed technical skills by learning about and using online tools to encourage student participation within sessions- Achieved the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Level 1 – Certified Tutor, an internationally.

Raleigh, North Carolina

- Assisted in completing a literature review of the antimicrobial packaging market - Used the review to forecast the implications of COVID-19 on this market- Analyzed possible financial benefits for companies included in sustainability indices

NC State K9/Feline Oncology Diagnostic Lab

- Given the responsibility of extracting DNA from tissue samples of canines and felines- Utilized PCR methods to amplify said DNA- Analyzed DNA to diagnose if the canine/feline tested positive for B-cell/T-cell lymphoma

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science & Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry, Academic Success.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society- President, Tri-M Honor Society, Spanish National Honor.