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Jude Thomas

Ithaca

Summary

Chemical Engineering Intern recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in process simulation, chemical reaction engineering, and safety management. Proven ability in problem-solving, collaboration, and communication to meet project objectives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sub-Team Lead

Cornell ChemE Car RDC
- Current
  • Researched the feasibility of a thermoelectric generator using the iron oxidation reaction with activated charcoal catalysts to power a 1-2 kg model car for the annual AIChE ChemE Car competition, achieving a sustained voltage of 0.5-1.2 V with peak current up to 100 mA
  • Led the design and testing of a catalase-hydrogen peroxide reaction system, achieving up to 80 psi of pressure.

Scientific Researcher

Abbaspourrad Group @ Cornell CALS
- Current
  • Encapsulating lac-hemoglobin molecules with cold-water-swelling starch complexes in the Abbaspourrad Lab to enhance thermal stability and improve color and flavor profiles, with an encapsulation rate of 50% as part of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded project.
  • Utilizing sugar molecules as a potential complex to envelop proteins, exploring innovative encapsulation techniques using cyclodextrin.
  • Engineered a whey protein-based encapsulation system for leucine, reducing free solubility by 28% and targeting flavor masking as part of a Dairy Management Inc-funded project.

Math Teacher

Western Mass ARML
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Taught 5+ students about Probability through Algebra in a reverse-integrated learning environment.
  • Developed 10 competition-level problems for the Massachusetts Math League; awarded advanced contracts for 20 more due to demonstrated excellence.

Researcher

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Gathered data on the effects of climate change in the Himalayas and investigated the population's perception of climate change.
  • Traveled by foot to about 20 villages and conducted 110 two-hour-long interviews over 8 weeks.
  • Analyzed data to provide specific villages with adaptations to current agricultural practices, such as new water collection units, ecological restoration of nearby forests, and diversification of crops.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
01.2028

High School -

Saint John's High School
Shrewsbury, MA
01.2024

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Research methodologies
  • Project management
  • Python programming
  • Scientific research
  • Experimental design
  • Mathematical model creation
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Microsoft office
  • Reaction engineering
  • Chemical synthesis
  • Lab management
  • AutoCAD
  • Chemical process simulation

Activities Awards Interests

Saint Anne's Free Clinic, Reviewed patient vaccine records and identified vaccine renewal dates for over 1,000 patients., 2nd place in Dreamathon AI Pitch Competition, 2x ARML National Qualifier, Gardening, Fishing, Fencing, Photography, Boston Sports Teams, Chicken Farming

Sustainability Experience

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Himalayas Department, 06/23 - 08/23, Gathered data on the effects of climate change in the Himalayas and investigated the population's perception of climate change., Traveled by foot to about 20 villages and conducted 110 two-hour-long interviews over 8 weeks., Analyzed data to provide specific villages with adaptations to current agricultural practices, such as new water collection units, ecological restoration of nearby forests, and diversification of crops.

Timeline

Math Teacher

Western Mass ARML
06.2025 - 08.2025

Researcher

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
06.2023 - 08.2023

Sub-Team Lead

Cornell ChemE Car RDC
- Current

Scientific Researcher

Abbaspourrad Group @ Cornell CALS
- Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Cornell University

High School -

Saint John's High School

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