Daniel L. Obrzut
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a
challenging research and development position in a chemical or
pharmaceutical company
EDUCATION
Auburn University,
Auburn, AL
PhD Candidate, Major: Chemical Engineering
January
2004 - Present
GPA: 3.80
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Master
of Science, Major: Chemical Engineering
May 2003
GPA:
3.75
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Bachelor
of Science, Major: Chemical Engineering
May 2001
GPA:
3.485
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research
Assistant
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Jan 2004- Present
*
Emphasis on understanding the supercritical antisolvent precipitation
process (SAS) through imaging
* Conduct literature review on
research topics
* Image SAS using a high magnification imaging
system
* Analyze particles which are produced using a scanning
electron microscope
* Assist in developing future
experiments
Graduate Research Assistant
Auburn
University, Auburn, AL
Dec 2001- May 2003
* Emphasis on
methanol to olefin reaction using silicoaluminophosphate catalysts
*
Conducted literature review on research topics
* Designed and
constructed reaction system
* Performed and analyzed
experiments
Summer Help Lab Technician
Coca-Cola Bottling
Company of Chicago, Alsip, IL
June 1998 - Aug 2001
* Assisted
in quality control department during summers while pursuing Bachelor
of Science
* Tested and recorded quality of daily product run
*
Maintained concentration and carbonation level of product based on
test results
* Analyzed water purification system effectiveness
*
Prepared syrup for the bottling process as syrup technician
AWARDS
AND ACTIVITIES
* Auburn University Graduate Research
Fellowship
* First place at the 2005 Auburn University Graduate Research Forum
* IIT cross country team member for four years, three
year captain, MVP four years
* Member of the American Chemical
Society
* Member of the American Institute of Chemical
Engineers
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experience in Microsoft
Office, FORTRAN, LabVIEW, Matlab
REFERENCES AND
PUBLICATIONS
References and publications
available on request
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