Etyen Itskhakovich

Chemical Engineering student at City College of New York, with hands-on industry experience as an engineer at Ecologic Solutions Inc. Skilled in process simulation, reactor design, and system optimization, with direct experience operating and modifying Electro-Chemical Activation (ECA) systems. Research background in nanomaterials, quantum chemistry, and IR spectroscopy, investigating energy-dense materials for advanced energy applications. Strong interest in applying engineering expertise to fuel systems, propulsion technologies, and thermal management solutions.

Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, MATLAB, Python, Excel, AutoCAD, Thermo Scientific OMNIC, Origin, basic SolidWorks, Process simulation and modeling, Reactor design, Thermodynamics, Fluid dynamics, Heat and mass transfer, Energy systems analysis, Process optimization, FTIR spectroscopy, Heat exchangers, Fluidized beds, Distillation, Electrochemical systems, Reaction kinetics, Process safety and hazard evaluation

City College of New York — Eisele Group, Department of Chemistry, Undergraduate Researcher, 05/01/25, Present, Investigate arginine intercalation in bundled supramolecular nanotubes and its effect on rigidity and exciton transport., Apply quantum chemistry frameworks to study non-covalent interactions and molecular orbital effects in structural reinforcement., Use Thermo Scientific OMNIC and Origin to analyze IR spectroscopy data, identifying vibrational modes and hydrogen bonding patterns., Explore potential of reinforced nanotubes as energy-dense materials for solar energy harvesting and advanced energy transport, with parallels to fuel system material performance.

• Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), CCNY Chapter
• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Eisele Group, CCNY

• C-14 Certification

• Dean's List
• Drafted technical and business correspondence that supported the launch of a new client contract for ECA system deployment.