Anar Badalbayli
Cleveland
Summary
Engineering professional with a strong background in chemical and electrochemical engineering, complemented by project management expertise and leadership experience. Former process engineer with proven ability to optimize operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and implement sustainable solutions in complex industrial environments. Skilled in bridging technical knowledge with strategic management to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative engineering outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research/Teaching Assistant
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH, US
08.2023 - 08.2026
- ECHE 480 Electrochemical Engineering, ECHE 367 Process Control, ECHE 361 Separation Processes Courses
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
Co-op Process Engineer
LAM Research
Tualatin, OR, US
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Analyzed data from process experiments to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
Process engineer/Stand-in Squad Lead
BP Exploration Caspian Sea
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Led process optimization initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures to improve safety compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Conducted root cause analysis for equipment failures, driving improvements in reliability.
Site engineer
BP Exploration Caspian Sea
Baku, Azerbaijan
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Deepwater Gunashli Platform
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline construction processes and improve efficiency.
- Led site assessments to evaluate project feasibility and safety compliance.
Graduate Process engineer
BP Exploration Caspian Sea
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2019 - 07.2020
- ACG fields
- Analyzed data trends to identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve project outcomes.
Process Design Course Instructor
Velocis Solutions Technical Training Center
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2022 - 08.2023
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH08-2026
MBA - Project Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Heriot-Watt University & Baku Higher Oil School
07-2019
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Academic writing
- Qualitative research
- Research design
PUBLICATIONS
- 2026 Modeling the Effect of Fe3+/Fe2+ Redox Shuttling on Iron Electrodeposition Efficiency in Chloride Melts. In Preparation
- 2026 Progress in Iron Electrowinning Cells for Steelmaking. Submitted to Nature Chemical Engineering
- 2025 Electrochemical Recovery of Iron from Spent Pickle Liquor by Chloride-Based Molten Salt Electrolysis. ECS Advances, DOI 10.1149/2754-2734/ae114b
- 2025 Editors’ Choice – Molten Salt Electrolysis in Chloride Melts for Energy-Efficient Iron Metal Production. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/abdd7d
- 2024 Advancements in Electrodeposition for Precise Manufacturing and Sustainability. The Electrochemical Society Interface, DOI: 10.1149/2.F09242IF
Conferences
- 05/2024 AISTech 2024 – Iron and Steel Conference, Colombus, OH
- 10/2024 PrIME 2024 – The Electrochemical Society, Honolulu, HI
- 05/2025 AISTech 2025 – Iron and Steel Conference, Nashville, TN
- 10/2025 248th ECS Meeting – The Electrochemical Society, Chicago, IL
Affiliations
- The Electrochemical Society Student Member
- Association for Iron & Steel Technology Young Professional Member
- American Chemical Society Student Member
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- 06/20/2025 AIST John Klusch Scholarship Awardee Awarded by Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) principally on the basis of academic achievements and leadership skills.
- 10/06/2024 PrIME Conference Travel Awardee Awarded by ECS PrIME Conference, Electrochemical Deposition for Functional Materials and Energy Applications Symposium.
- 06/2023 “Yuksalish” Leadership Competition Finalist “Yüksalisy” is a competition held among Azerbaijani engaged in management and established by decree of the President of Azerbaijan.
- 08/28/2023 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Faculty Fellowship Awarded by CWRU Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department in recognition of my exceptional academic achievement and research potential.
- 02/02/2019 "Student of the year" Award by Baku Higher Oil School Rectorate I was honored with the "Student of the Year" award in 2019 for academic excellence and contributions to social initiatives.
- 25/08/2018 "Technofest 2018" 2nd place Awarding in BP Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkiye Region I participated in a competition with my project on "Produced Water Management in an Offshore Oil and Gas Processing Facility: Operation and Troubleshooting."
LANGUAGES
Azerbaijani (native)
English (proficient)
Turkish (proficient)
Russian (intermediate)
Timeline
Co-op Process Engineer
LAM Research
05.2025 - 09.2025
Research/Teaching Assistant
Case Western Reserve University
08.2023 - 08.2026
Process Design Course Instructor
Velocis Solutions Technical Training Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
Site engineer
BP Exploration Caspian Sea
07.2020 - 08.2021
Process engineer/Stand-in Squad Lead
BP Exploration Caspian Sea
09.2019 - 09.2023
Graduate Process engineer
BP Exploration Caspian Sea
09.2019 - 07.2020
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
MBA - Project Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Heriot-Watt University & Baku Higher Oil School