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Noman Raza Sial

Miami,United States

Summary

Adaptable Process Engineer ready to tackle diverse projects and variable production realities. Carefully manages internal personnel and third-party contractors to produce cohesive and optimized final project results. Committed to reducing completion times, budgetary impacts, and success rates.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineering Consultant

AL-HAZM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
01.2024 - Current
  • Led the design and development of an innovative industrial project that involved comprehensive design, detailed process simulation, and optimization.
  • Conducted techno-economic assessments to evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the proposed process.
  • Developed and maintained detailed simulation files and mathematical models.
  • Prepared and delivered comprehensive project reports, biweekly dashboards, and monthly presentations.
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.


Visiting Graduate Researcher

CORNELL UNIVERSITY
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed the research proposal, aligning with the strategic objectives of Cornell University and the ecological challenges of the Bitcoin network.
  • Developed a mathematical model and performed life cycle analysis to estimate the global ecological footprint of the Bitcoin network.
  • Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
  • Developed and presented monthly dashboards and presentations for effective project tracking and authored the original draft of a scientific publication.

Senior Research Assistant

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Managed a team of 4 members to conduct a feasibility study for estimating the green hydrogen potential in the unexplored western landlocked part of Oman.
  • Supervised and made significant contributions to the development of mathematical models, monthly presentations, project management, and final project reports.
  • Proposed recommendations for Oman’s national energy transition policy to boost green hydrogen infrastructure development in unexplored regions of the country
  • Published the scientific findings in high impact (Q1) peer-reviewed journal.

Research Assistant

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated with project partners and regional stakeholders for Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals to reduce carbon emissions for different industries.
  • Projected the execution of the production, utilization, and data analysis including the techno-economic feasibility of the country’s first hydrogen-centered industrial cluster, and developed national net zero strategy.
  • Evaluated the logistic domestic transportation and assessed the greenhouse emissions profile for the proposed cluster for blends of natural gas and hydrogen as fuel.
  • Developed and presented monthly dashboards and presentations for effective project tracking and authored the original draft of a scientific publication.

Graduate Researcher

YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities on hydrogen and natural gas liquefaction systems for energy-intensive zones to optimize systems’ energy profiles.
  • Contributed to 4 high impact (Q1) peer-reviewed publications and 1 book section
  • Served as a teaching assistant and handled day-to-day administrative tasks for academic advisors.
  • Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.

Education

Masters in Engineering - Chemical Engineering

YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY
Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
01.2023

Bachelors in Engineering - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2018

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Independent and team-oriented research capabilities
  • Process Development
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Effective communication skills
  • Adaptable to dynamic environments

Others

MS Office 365, MS Excel (Adv), Origin Pro, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, openLCA, Edraw Max, MS Visio, CorelDRAW, Sony VEGAS Pro, MATLAB.

Trainings and Courses

  • INITIATING AND PLANNING PROJECTS, Coursera, 05/2019, 07/2019, Enhanced my project management skills in scoping, defining objectives, risk assessment, resource allocation, and developing effective project plans.
  • CAREER PREP-FELLOWSHIP, Amal Academy, 02/2019, 04/2019, Completed a program on career development, leadership, communication, and industry insights through training modules, workshops, and projects, enriching my understanding of career dynamics and enhancing my professional readiness.
  • TRAINING ON AUTOCAD, University of the Punjab, 04/2017, 06/2017, Enhanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including drafting, 2D and 3D modeling, and technical drawing, through practical application of theoretical knowledge to projects, resulting in increased precision and efficiency in design processes.

Awards

  • Received a Visiting Research Grant from SERC, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Dec 2023)
  • Received Fully Funded Masters Research Scholarship for outstanding academics from Brain Korea and Clean Tech funded by the Ministry of Korea (Mar 2021)
  • Attained merit-based Undergraduate Excellence Studentship Award from the Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Pakistan (Nov 2014)
  • Won 100% Attendance Award at college for two consecutive years (2013, 2014)
  • Claimed 2nd position in Parliamentary Debate Competition (Feb 2011)

References

Upon Request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Process Engineering Consultant

AL-HAZM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
01.2024 - Current

Visiting Graduate Researcher

CORNELL UNIVERSITY
12.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Research Assistant

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER
03.2023 - 11.2023

Research Assistant

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER
01.2022 - 02.2023

Graduate Researcher

YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY
03.2021 - 02.2023

Masters in Engineering - Chemical Engineering

YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY

Bachelors in Engineering - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
Noman Raza Sial