research scholar
Baylor university
Total years of experience :14 years, 3 Months
Conducted interdisciplinary research emphasizing mechanistic toxicology with applications to prevent human
disease.
Researched cell lines as models to select appropriate alternatives to address specific environmental issues and for
practical ecological risk assessments. Supported lab projects, developed new research directions, and supported the
writing of research proposals/manuscripts.
Developed graduate and undergraduate courses, delivered curriculum, and provided academic mentoring to students.
Developed independent research and was instrumental in the overall departmental teaching of classes which included
Environmental Engineering curriculum, Introduction to Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Water
Chemistry, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Toxicology, and Sustainability in Environmental Engineering.
Research in detection and measurement of Carbon nanotubes in wastewater.
Design of a biosensing technology for detection of carbon nanotubes based in their chemical and
physical properties.
Use of analytical chemistry techniques such as Raman Spectroscopy, HPLC, SEM and DLS to
facilitate characterization and measurement of carbon nanotubes.
Performed simulation modeling of data for two petro-chemically contaminated sites in San Jacinto, Texas and Sumgayet, Azerbaijan using Smart Risk and @Risk computer software packages.
Evaluated and computed exposure pathways and cancer risk for humans.
Prepared reports and research papers related to cancer risks.
Performed research tasks related to risk assessment for environmental engineering projects.
Used data from a local wastewater treatment plant to calculate heavy metal contamination
concentration levels associated with land application of bio-solids.
Computed risks using a reference dose in conjunction with exposure assessment of application of
bio-solids.
Prepared research papers and reports for risk assessment studies and land applications of bio-
solids.
Taught the laboratory section for an undergraduate class entitled “Introduction to Environmental Engineering” during the Fall Semester of 1997.
Prepared reading and written assignments and examinations throughout the course period.
Graded assignments, exams, and term papers.
Prepared laboratory experiments supplementing course materials.
Graded different civil engineering assignments for various undergraduate classes including fluid
mechanics, sanitary engineering, and soil mechanics.
Prepared structural design calculations and plans for a reinforced concrete warehouse facility
utilizing building codes and design manual.
Utilized spreadsheets and several structural design software packages.
Participated in structural design of facilities for a proposed local airport as part of team comprised of
several engineers with different discipline areas.
Worked closely and communicated with clients on a regular basis to assure requirement and
deadlines are met during the design phase.
Provided assistance with quantities, invoicing, and payments for several residential and commercial
projects.
Managed and schedule various construction tasks for different projects.
Helped with resource flow network analyses and scheduling of duties.
Coarses Simulation and modeling methods in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Fundamentals of Nanoengineering physical principles Fundamentals of Nanoengineering chemical and biochemical principles Polymer materials engineering Fundamentals of nanomaterials Nanobioelectronics Process modeling in composites Advanced nanosystems Nano safety
Courses taken Engineering Aspects of Water Quality, Environmental Modeling and Sampling. Environmental Engineering Design, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Chemistry. Air resources Engineering, Fundamentals of Environmental Toxicology. Ethics in Engineering Science and Public Policy. Groundwater Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering. Hazardous Waste Site Remediation, Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries
3.73 GPA
Second Class Honors