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RESEARCH SCIENTIST Resume
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| Desired Industry: Science/Research |
SpiderID: 81005 |
| Desired Job Location: Houston, Texas |
Date Posted: 5/21/2018 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: IMMEDIATE |
| Desired Wage: 80000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Doctoral |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Highly talented and motivated professional, with strong educational foundation, seeking a research scientist position that offers opportunities for self-improvement and professional growth. Exhibit stellar reputation in the field of chemical, energy, and mineral engineering combined with a positive, can-do attitude, and genuine compassion for clients. Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; coupled with expertise in establishing productive relationships with individuals of diverse cultures and organizational backgrounds. Display keen attention to details and proven ability to multitask in fast-paced environment with dedication to superior service. Hold an active Green Card.
Experience:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM INDUSTRY (RIPI), TEHRAN, IRAN
Project Manager/Research Assistant-Natural Gas Division 2005–2009
* Assumed full responsibility in performing research in material synthesis, catalytic testing, and evaluation of laboratory and scaled-up results
* Led all efforts to synthesize and characterize various GTL catalysts and then tested at different operating conditions, as well as catalytic activity for HDS (Hydrodesulfurization) process
* Oversaw the computation of theoretical conversion on a variety of reactions based on thermodynamic calculation to predict new synthesized catalyst performance at different temperatures
Key Highlight:
* Earned distinction for developing, installing, and studying the following:
* A novel nano-structured Fe catalyst for conversion of syngas to liquid hydrocarbons
* A long-term steady state operation of a synthesis gas production pilot plant with capacity of 18 m3/hr CO and H2
* A long-term steady state operation of Gas To Liquid (GTL) pilot plants with cobalt catalyst (1 bbl/day) and iron catalyst (0.5 bbl/day)
PERSIA ENERGY GOSTARESH COMPANY, TEHRAN, IRAN
Process Engineer 2006– 2007
* Expertly managed energy optimization projects for various energy-intense unit operations
* Demonstrated proficiency in using VMGSim software with actual real-time measured data during simulation of different industrial processes
PISHGAMAN CATALYST PARS COMPANY, TEHRAN, IRAN
Process Engineer 2004– 2005
* Provided supervision to the entire manufacturing process of different catalysts
* Designed and developed new version of catalysts used for natural gas sweetening and conversion in this start-up company
Education:
EDUCATION
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENERGY AND MINERAL ENGINEERING, MINOR IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: 2017
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
Awards: Iranian American Academics and Professionals (IAAP) Scholarship Award: 2014
Charles B. Darrow Award in Fuel Science, Energy, and Mineral Engineering Department: 2013
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING; THERMODYNAMIC, KINETIC, AND CATALYSIS: 2007
Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran | Awards: Top Graduate Student
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: 2003
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardebil, Iran | Award: Graduated with Honor
Skills:
CORE COMPETENCIES
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* Material Synthesis and Characterization
* Kinetics and Thermodynamic Expertise
* Modeling and Simulation Processes/ Process Design
* Calorimetry Techniques and Operando Spectroscopy
* Research and Developing Documentation
* Reaction and Reactor Design
* Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance
* Scale-up and Pilot Plant Experiences
* Leadership, Training, and Team Building
* Heterogeneous Catalysis and Surface Chemistry
* Articulate Oral and Written Communication
* Problem Resolution and Decision Making
Additional Information:
Journal Papers:
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Babaei Pourkargar, D., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Rioux, R. M., and Armaou, A. (2016). Spatiotemporal modeling and parametric estimation of isothermal CO2 adsorption columns. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 55(22), 6443-6453.
Childers, D. J., Schweitzer, N. M., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Rioux, R. M., Miller, J. T., and Meyer, R. J. (2014a). Evidence for geometric effects in neopentane conversion on PdAu catalysts. Catalysis Science & Technology, 4(12), 4366-4377.
Childers, D. J., Schweitzer, N. M., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Rioux, R. M., Miller, J. T., and Meyer, R. J. (2014b). Modifying structure sensitive reactions by addition of Zn to Pd. Journal of Catalysis, 318, 75-84.
Kamali Shahri, S. M. and Alavi, S. M. (2009). Kinetic studies of the oxidative coupling of methane over the Mn/Na2WO4/SiO2 catalyst. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 18(1), 25-34.
Kamali Shahri, S. M. and Pour, A. N. (2010). Ce-promoted Mn/Na2WO4/SiO2 catalyst for oxidative coupling of methane at atmospheric pressure. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 19(1), 47-53.
Pour, A. N., Housaindokht, M. R., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Babakhani, E. G., and Irani, M. (2011). Size dependence on reduction kinetic of iron based Fischer–Tropsch catalyst. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 17(3), 596-602.
Pour, A. N., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Bozorgzadeh, H. R., Zamani, Y., Tavasoli, A., and Marvast, M. A. (2008). Effect of Mg, La and Ca promoters on the structure and catalytic behavior of iron-based catalysts in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. Applied Catalysis A: General, 348(2), 201-208.
Pour, A. N., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Zamani, Y., Irani, M., & Tehrani, S. (2008). Deactivation studies of bifunctional Fe-HZSM5 catalyst in Fischer-Tropsch process. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 17(3), 242-248.
Pour, A. N., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Zamani, Y., and Zamanian, A. (2010). Promoter effect on the CO2-H2O formation during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis on iron-based catalysts. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 19(2), 193-197.
Pour, A. N., Zamani, Y., Tavasoli, A., Kamali Shahri, S. M., and Taheri, S. A. (2008). Study on products distribution of iron and iron–zeolite catalysts in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. Fuel, 87(10-11), 2004-2012
Pour, A. N., Zare, M., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Zamani, Y., and Alaei, M. R. (2009). Catalytic behaviors of bifunctional Fe-HZSM-5 catalyst in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 1(6), 183-189.
Raoufi, M., Hajipour, M.J., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Schoen, I., Linne, U., Mahmoudi, M. (2018). Probing fibronectin conformation on protein corona layer around nanoparticles. Nanoscale 10(3), (2018), 1228-1233.
Strayer, M. E., Binz, J. M., Tanase, M., Kamali Shahri, S. M., Sharma, R., Rioux, R. M., and Mallouk, T. E. (2014). Interfacial bonding stabilizes rhodium and rhodium oxide nanoparticles on layered Nb oxide and Ta oxide supports. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 136(15), 5687-5696.
Wang, L., Kamali Shahri, S. M., and Rioux, R.M. (2018). CO2 Capacity and Heat of Sorption on a Polyethylenimine-Impregnated Silica under Equilibrium and Transient Sorption Conditions. Accepted in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.
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