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Certification
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Afonso Canedo

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

The University Of British Columbia
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with course Fundamental Principles in Chemical and Biological Engineering
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Stores Department Assistant

The University Of British Columbia
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided general assistance to the Chemical Engineering Stores department
  • Maintained departmental personnel records and recorded adjustments and additions to keep updated files.

Teaching Assistant

The University Of British Columbia
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering -

University of British Columbia
05.2024

Skills

  • Python, C
  • Aspen Plus/HYSYS
  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Office
  • MATLAB
  • Student Tutoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

  • WHMIS
  • UBC - Extended Learning, Data Science Certification
  • Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing
  • Forklift Certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Projects

Brownian Dynamics simulation of nanoparticle diffusion through anisotropic gels - Undergraduate Research Thesis

  • Conducting research on anisotropic diffusion across hydrogel matrices for biomedical applications
  • Developed skills in computational fluid dynamics
  • Improved research and oral presentation abilities


Carbon capture for point source emitters - Chemical Engineering Capstone Project

  • Working along industry sponsor Mitico to develop a process to capture incoming carbon dioxide from flue gas utilizing Pressure Swing Adsorption technology
  • Drafting of PFDs and P&IDs for the process
  • Sizing of equipment and unit operations


Hydrocyclone operation, Chemical Engineering Laboratory Experiment

  • Tested the performance of a lab scale hydrocyclone under different experimental parameters to optimize water and starch separation


Timeline

Teaching Assistant

The University Of British Columbia
09.2023 - 12.2023

Stores Department Assistant

The University Of British Columbia
05.2023 - 09.2023

Teaching Assistant

The University Of British Columbia
05.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering -

University of British Columbia
Afonso Canedo