Amanda L. Simpson
E-mail: amanda_s[at]wpi.edu
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Engineering Profile:
Creative, competent and goal directed engineer; PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering. Skilled problem identifier and solver with cultivated troubleshooting skills: Experience in completing multiple tasks in demanding, dynamic & fast-changing environments. Proven in technical, writing, consensus building & communication. Initiative to drive projects to completion through both cooperative interactive exchange and leadership positions.
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Education:
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2010 B.S. Chemical Engineering, with Distinction, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2002 2005
Major in Chemistry, Mass. College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences 2001-2002
Major in Veterinary Medicine, Arizona State University 1999-2000
Current Research Project: Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2009-Current
Application of computational chemistry-based modeling approaches that utilizes both Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo Simulations to evaluate the adsorption of supercritical Carbon Dioxide through porous media. This research has direct applications to the process of geological Carbon Dioxide sequestration, polymer modification & material engineering.
Research Project II: Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2007-2009
Evaluation of a former PhD thesis that applied computer simulation methods to describe the equilibrium behavior of hazardous dipolar/quadrupolar single-gases and mixtures confined in activated carbon pores.
Key Achievements:
â–ªSuccessfully altered a 3,000 line Computational Chemistry MatLab Code
â–ªSuccessfully analyzed theory & developed alternative theoretical approach
â–ªMade accurate determinations of validity and code capabilities
Research Project I: Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2006
Application of graph theory and a Reaction Route Network approach to model the production of Methane or higher hydrocarbon steam reforming reactions used to produce Hydrogen for fuel cells. Obtainment of rate data was compared to comparable literature results.
Key Accomplishments
â–ªCompleted Sample Problems relating to primary research objective
â–ªMade accurate determinations of experimental set-up & suggested repairs options
â–ªShort Note for completed research problem
â–ªInstrumentation Calibration
Undergraduate Major Qualifying Project (MQP) 2005 Researched risk assessment methods and applied the Fault Tree Analysis to a reactor protection system case study. This project involved the use of the programs MathCad, MatLab 7.0 and Mathematica to generate probability data that enabled the evaluation of the system’s failure.
Relevant Course work:
Undergraduate: Quantum Chemistry; Organic Chemistry I-III; Process Dynamics & Control; Air Quality Management; Fire Protection; Fluid Dynamics; Heat Transfer; Mass Transfer; Reactor Design& Unit Operations.
Graduate: Molecular Modeling; Kinetics & Catalysis; Advanced Fluid Mechanics; Advanced Thermodynamics; Mass Transport Phenomena; Introduction to Fuel Cells.
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Work Experience:
Project Lead the Way: K-12 Outreach, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2007-2009
Implementation of Pre-engineering Curriculums for Middle & High Schools
Program Manager
General management, organization and operation of a summer workshop. Program maintenance, customer correspondence, preparation of documents, accounting and advertisement.
Key Accomplishments:
â–ªSuccessfully organized and executed 2007, 2008 & 2009 PLTW Summer Training Institutes
â–ªSuccessfully organized and executed 2009 PLTW Guidance Counselor Conference
â–ªCreated PLTW STI & GCC Conference web registration & improved K-12 Outreach website
â–ªManaged an office of two student employees
â–ªImproved upon PLTW task protocol
Teach Engineering: K-12 Outreach, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2007-2009
Digital library that provides engineering content for K-12 teachers engineering content for K12 teachers in science and math.
Assistant
Evaluated Engineering lessons that connect real-world experiences with curricular content. This position involved in depth research and modification to comprehensive K-12 Curricula.
Key Accomplishments:
â–ªJudged the TeachEngineering Premier Award
â–ªImproved TeachEngineering Website functions.
â–ªImprovements to teach Engineering Digital Libraries
Wyeth Research: Cambridge MA 2006 Hemophilia Drug Research
Clinical Trial Manager
Worked to organize and prepare Clinical Trial Master Files in preparation for an FDA Audit. Audit preparation involved detailed document review and organization.
Key Accomplishments:
â–ªThe Benefix 304 Drug Study successfully passed the FDA Audit
Eikos Inc.: Franklin MA 2005-2006 Carbon Nanotube Research & Development
Materials Engineer
Researched, designed and conducted experiments pertaining to Carbon Nanotubes. This position involved analytical laboratory work, data collection and analysis and the research of various coating techniques designed to maximize the conductivity and transparency of Carbon Nanotubes: applications in electronics and the medical industry.
Key Accomplishments:
â–ªSuccessfully prepared samples for laboratory tests analysis and customers
â–ªDeveloped Standard Operating Procedure for experiments with hazardous chemicals
Laboratory Experience, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2002-2003
Organic Laboratory for research in molecular and nanotechnology
Laboratory Assistant
Self-taught operation of laboratory equipment. Synthesized crystal samples and independently generated experimental improvements and research ideas.
Project 1: Design and synthesis of metal coordination complexes from 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and divalent first-row transition metals or trivalent lanthanide metals. Crystallization of both metal complexes as pure crystals containing a single molecular component or as mixed crystals containing two different metal complexes.
Project 2: Nucleation and growth of crystals of coordination complexes (lanthanide metal(III)) on self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) of organic molecules. Preparation and investigation of SAMs with hydrophobic and hydrophilic organic functional groups exposed at the surface to evaluate nucleation and growth on gold substrates. Results were later compared to self-assembled monolayers of molecules on gold films.
Key Achievements:
â–ªSuccessful applications to molecular separations, storage and delivery & molecular sensors.
Great Road Veterinary Clinic; Acton, MA 1994–2001
Small animal veterinary hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Managed the veterinary hospital on weekends. Administered medications, performed treatments, and analyzed basic laboratory samples. Assisted in animal surgery and procedures
Reptiles for Hire, Concord, MA 1998-2000
Self maintained reptile collection employed at educational events for schools and parties
Owner
Maintained an extensive collection of reptiles and invertebrates used in educational presentations for schools, parties and groups. Provided Homeless reptiles with shelter and medical care
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