Ria Mistry
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented chemical engineering student skilled in digital model development and process optimization. Collaborated on gas processing projects, contributing to technical discussions and enhancing data visualization for strategic decision-making. Aiming to bring analytical skills and engineering knowledge to a full-time role in a forward-thinking organization. Looking for full time opportunity in Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Energy to consulting environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Applications Intern
Bryan Research & Engineering
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Created a digital twin and real-time optimization model for a wellheads facility to optimize crude production while maintaining a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) of below 10 psi.
- Developed Gas Subcooled Process (GSP) demo models for client presentations, consisting of a digital twin, sandbox, and real-time optimization model; supported model setup and performance analysis using operating setpoints and optimization tools.
- Built virtual analyzer models for three gas processing facilities, enabling inlet composition estimation from limited output data and supporting process optimization.
- Contributed to technical discussions on gas processing and oil & gas field topics, including amine sweetening, glycol dehydration, and cryogenic processing.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of heat & mass balance (HMB), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
IG South Intern
Air Products
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Reviewed and analyzed seven contracts for Decatur operations, summarizing billing information for financial tracking and identifying potential savings of $5,000.
- Initiated centralized contract repository, enhancing document management and retrieval efficiency.
- Optimized data access to plant information by customizing a visualization dashboard for plant information.
- Developed performance visuals for monthly strategic reviews and organized operational data for Asset Review presentation slides.
Engineering Intern
Arion Blue LLC
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized engineering documents and files in SharePoint to streamline access for multiple disciplines.
- Developed foundational knowledge of mechanical equipment and proficiency in reading process documents.
- Attended company meetings to gain insights into construction management, upstream and downstream processes, and collaborative decision-making.
Education
Honors Chemical Engineering -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2027
Skills
- Promax Process Simulation
- Gas processing technology
- Technical Documentation
- Data Analysis
- Digital Model Development
- Team collaboration
- Visual presentation
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Office
- Data Visualization
- Process optimization
Accomplishments
- Research Paper: Stimulation of the Default Mode Network, 08/21, 04/22, Authored a comprehensive research paper on the stimulation of the Default Mode Network, through a Delphi Panel.
- Research Project: Daydreaming Frequency and Aging, 08/22, 12/22, Collaborated with virtual mentor Dr. O'Callaghan to investigate how daydreaming frequency impacts the aging mind.
Club Involvement
- Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student Advisory Council (CHEN USAC), 2024, present, Served as a representative for CHEN undergraduates. Organized town hall meetings, administered the annual CHEN survey, and hosted workshops (i.e., resume building) for underclassmen.
- Chem-E Car, 2023, present, Led the poster design and collaborated with sub teams to finalize competition content and visual layout. Organized weekly meetings to develop the car's structure, materials, and cost estimates to meet competition requirements.
- Go-Kart, 2024, 2025, Collaborated with a team to design and manufacture a go-kart from scratch. Gained hands-on understanding of mechanical functions, materials selection, and fabrication processes.
- AIChE, 2023, present
- SWE, 2025, present
Timeline
Applications Intern
Bryan Research & Engineering
05.2026 - 07.2026
IG South Intern
Air Products
05.2025 - 08.2025
Engineering Intern
Arion Blue LLC
12.2022 - 05.2023
Honors Chemical Engineering -
Texas A&M University