Jonah Nguyen

Motivated Chemical Engineering Intern with hands-on experience in industrial and laboratory settings. Strengthened understanding of chemical processes, quality control, and safety protocols through past roles. Developed strong communication skills and capability for efficient problem-solving. Made significant contributions to projects by implementing innovative solutions and strategies, improving overall operational efficiency.

• GT AIChE Student Chapter, Atlanta, GA, Undergraduate Member, 09/23, Present, Participate in outreach programs in professional development for Chemical Engineering., Communicate with corporate liaison, fellow members, and GT CHbE faculty.
• GT Vietnamese Student Association, Atlanta, GA, Member/Mentor, 08/23, Present, Partake in cultural events and school-wide opportunities to showcase Vietnamese Culture., Helping students integrate into GT's Vietnamese culture and student body.
• GT Rock Climbing Club Team, Atlanta, GA, Member, 08/24, 12/25, Attended meetings and competed in tournaments hosted within the local gym's to GT campus.

Separation Processes simulations:

• I worked on separating Tetrahydrofuran from water using Aspen, MATLAB, and Excel. Focusing on sustainable practices, I researched optimal solvents and conditions for a liquid-liquid extraction process. I compared our methods to industry standards and developed an alternative approach aligned with Green Chemistry principles that achieved profitable yields. Additionally, I established a pressure-swing distillation column from scratch, achieving a 95% yield and 99.95% purity.

Industry Sustainability project:

• I researched and proposed alternatives to industry standards for PET recycling. The two methodologies I explored for improving green initiatives were glycolysis and methanolysis. By reviewing published journals and research papers, I scrutinized both processes regarding their general chemistry, industrial process conditions, and product yield. This research led to viable proposals for companies in the industry to improve production with either process, depending on their priorities and goals.