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Maryam Khoshtinat Nikoo
Research Scientist
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven and dependable researcher with knowledge and experience in chemical engineering. Proficient in experimental research and data analysis. Skilled in implementation and leadership of projects about petrochemical processes, plasma reactions, mitigation of greenhouse gases and hazardous materials, and catalysis. adaptive team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ready to bring my related experience to challenging new roles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Private Math and Chemistry Tutor
Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help 50+ students master challenging material and prepare for exams (94% success rate).
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Director Assistant, Process and Safety Trainer
Rakhshanfar Flooring Co
Tehran, Iran
07.2015 - 11.2020
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Trained and mentored 140+ employees on the operation, chemical processes, laboratory tests, and safety practices.
- Helped management with business operations resulting in productivity by 15% and boosting employees satisfaction by 20%.
Chemical Engineering Research Scientist
University Technology Malaysia
Johor, Malaysia
07.2009 - 07.2015
- Teaching thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering computations with MATLAB and static courses to 50+ students.
- Assisted my supervisor in leading and scheduling 20+ students at the B.Ch.E., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels.
- Conducted independent research across 5 projects, such as dry reforming of methane and supercritical water gasification of glucose, to increase knowledge and provide valuable contributions.
- Set up 4 experimental apparatus, mainly a catalytic cold plasma rig.
- Fabricated and characterized more than 50 different catalysts/nanocatalysts using characterization techniques: XPS, BET, TGA, XRD, SEM-EDAX, and TEM.
- Configured and calibrated facilities/instruments such as GC, HPLC, Hp meter, UV-IR, mass flow controller, resulting in 10% fall in maintenance costs.
- Upgraded the laboratory by implementing new procedures for process safety and purchasing new lab equipment, leading to 10% fall in costs and 8 labor hours per week.
- wrote 20+ research and conference papers, reports, and and presented my research work in various international conferences regarding reforming of fuels and production of hydrogen and clean fuels.
Research Scientist-Project Manager
Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex (BIPC)
Mahshahr, Iran
12.2005 - 08.2011
- Managed and collaborated on 15+ environmental projects such as the reduction and removal of mercury in mercury-cell chlore-alkali plants leading to 30% cut in hazardous waste removal costs.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to the specifications before submitting to clients.
- Developed courteous and effective working relationship between the Process Engineering and Catalysis Department in R&D and production plans with a focus on business expansion.
- Improved health, work habits, and ergonomics in the workplace and resolved unsafe/unhealthy working conditions, which lead to 20% decrease in injuries.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University Technology Malaysia
Johor, Malaysia 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Azad University (South Tehran)
Tehran, Iran 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Science And Research
Tehran, Iran 05.2001 -
Skills
Integrative thinking
undefinedAffiliations
Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
Editorial Board, American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT), Journal of Energy and International Journal of Chemical and Biomedical Sciences
Software
MATLAB
Design Expert
Timeline
Private Math and Chemistry Tutor
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Director Assistant, Process and Safety Trainer
Rakhshanfar Flooring Co
07.2015 - 11.2020
Chemical Engineering Research Scientist
University Technology Malaysia
07.2009 - 07.2015
Research Scientist-Project Manager
Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex (BIPC)
12.2005 - 08.2011
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University Technology Malaysia
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Azad University (South Tehran)
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Science And Research
05.2001 -
Additional Activities
Poll worker, Los Angeles County, County Clerk
Persian language teacher, interpreter, and Persian events coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Additional Activities
Poll worker, Los Angeles County, County Clerk
Persian language teacher, interpreter, and Persian events coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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