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James Obute

Austin,TX

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
08.2020 - Current
  • Screened 16 amines using an oxygen depletion batch reactor to identify next generation amines
  • Characterized the catalytic effect of transition metals and complexing agents on the rate of DO consumption in Piperazine (PZ)
  • Perfomed a techno-economic analysis of nitrogen sparging for oxygen removal using a 942 MWe NETL base case
  • Published a peer reviewed paper, highlighting the ability of amino acids to drive amine oxidation

MIT Summer Research Intern

Massachusetts Institute Tech
Cambridge, ME
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Characterized the effect of electrode compression on the electrochemical performance of redox flow batteries
  • Awarded the Outstanding Poster Award by the MIT office of graduate education

Summer Research Fellow

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis , MT
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Modified the surface of carbon supercapacitor electrode to improve hydrophilicity and MnO2 deposition
  • Awarded 2nd place in the Departmental poster competition, Washington University in St. Louis

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin
Austin
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2020

Skills

  • Techno-economic analysis
  • Pilot-campaign solvent characterization
  • Project management
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Accomplishments

Univ. of Texas at Austin Graduate School Fellowship (2020)

Affiliations

Undergraduate Research Mentor - Univ. of Texas at Austin Rochelle Lab

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
08.2020 - Current

MIT Summer Research Intern

Massachusetts Institute Tech
06.2019 - 08.2019

Summer Research Fellow

Washington University in St. Louis
05.2018 - 07.2018

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Kentucky
James Obute