Objective
To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a
lasting relationship in the field of Environmental Engineering.
Experience
Work Experience
Research Assistant at NJIT October 2009 – May 2010
Project title: Dewatering of water treatment sludge by freezing and thawing
The project in collaboration with Passaic Valley Sewage commission is aimed at treatment of sludge for all water treatment plants. Virtually all treatment processes produce sludge and its treatment is an important part of all water treatment processes. The most important issues in sludge dewatering are: dryness, dewatering speed, and filtrate quality
Responsibilities:
• Collecting the sludge sample from water treatment plant.
• Analyze for its dewater-ability by continuous freezing and thawing.
• Documentation and Knowledge Management activities.
Project title: Environmental Impact Statement on Modernization of Bayonne Bridge.
Role: Vice-president (Team of 7), spring 2009, NJIT
Prepared a draft EIS on the modernization of Bayonne Bridge concerned with the local environment, neighborhood, cost effectiveness, and time. This project aims at modifying the existing 151 feet height Bayonne Bridge to 185 feet which allows huge cargo carrying ships to pass through the bridge to Port Elizabeth. The team came up with three alternatives and proposed an EIS to Port Authority of NY and NJ. The EIS was prepared under NEPA process.
Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI): December 2006 – April 2007
Project Assistant: Analyzed the degradation of Quinalphos pesticide in soil and water by performing many tests like Rotary flash evaporator test to concentrate the sample, clean up procedure for color removal , liquid-liquid partition test to check for the adsorptive capacity of the soil.
Education
M.S Environmental Engineering, NJIT, Newark, NJ (Graduated in May 2010) GPA: 3.50
B.E Environmental Engineering, VTU, Belgaum, India (Graduated in 2007 with top 5% of the Class)
Certification
OSHA-HAZWOPER, 40 Hour
Skils
• Excellent problem solving skills with a strong technical background and good interpersonal skills.
• Quick learner and excellent team player having ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent Communication and written skills, detail-oriented, and a team player with great
communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Key Courses
Site Remediation, GIS (Geographical Information Systems), Water Chemistry, Ecological Risk Assessment, Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis, Environmental Problem Solving, Toxicology, Water and Wastewater Treatment.
Computer Skills
Software – ArcGIS (Arc View), Excel, Word
Systems – MS Windows 2000/Xp/Vista/2007
Honors/Awards
• Environmental Impact Statement prepared at NJIT was awarded best statement from Port Authority of
NJ and NY.
• Received best project award for CFTRI project and was selected for inter-college competition by Indian
Institute of Science (IISc).