Benjamin McMillan
Lexington,KY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support research initiatives and enhance project understanding.
- Designed and implemented simulation protocols within Aspen Plus and Python for the capture of PFAS utilizing the polymer PNIPAM
- Aided in the everyday upkeep of the laboratory environment, ensuring that materials were available for lab activities
- Attended workshops held by Aspentech to strengthen my knowledge on the Aspen Plus environment
Teaching Assistant
University Of Iowa - Computational Tools
08.2023 - Current
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Lab Assistant
Stanier Lab
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Presented research poster at 2022 AIChE Annual Student conference
- Work with NOAA to collect atmospheric data across the Corn Belt
- Studying silicon oxide behavior after being exposed to atmospheric conditions.
- Designed systems to introduce 1-100 ng/min of silicon oxides into reactor
- Analyzed and produced data after each experiment
- Ran simulations on atmospheric effects and kinetics
Associate Engineering Intern
Department Of Energy-Nevada National Security Site
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed and Programmed LabVIEW programs to assist in laboratory experiments
- Worked with hardware equipment such as gate valves, high voltage energy sources, and pressure gauges
- Worked closely with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories in their Nuclear Fusion experiments
Restoration Crew Member
Native Restoration Services Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Obtained knowledge about local and nation-wide invasive and native plants in order to best take care of sites
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2024
High School Diploma -
William Fremd High School
Palatine, IL05.2020
Skills
- IGOR
- LabView
- Mat Lab
- Excel Knowledge
- Python
- C
- Leading and Training
- Group Management
- Lab testing and reporting
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
09.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University Of Iowa - Computational Tools
08.2023 - Current
Associate Engineering Intern
Department Of Energy-Nevada National Security Site
05.2023 - 03.2024
Lab Assistant
Stanier Lab
05.2022 - 07.2024
Restoration Crew Member
Native Restoration Services Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
William Fremd High School
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