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Lloyd Mackinnon, PhD

Kingston,ON

Summary

Highly knowledgeable Chemical Engineer with demonstrated record of research success and an expert in Advanced Process Control. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

Queen's University
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Conducted independent parameter and state estimation research and development to attain short and long-term objectives.
  • Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
  • Drafted manuscripts and grant proposals.

Postdoctoral Researcher

University Of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted independent Bayesian Optimization research and development to attain short and long-term objectives.
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON
05-2023

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Imperial College London
London, UK
09-2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON
06-2017

Skills

  • Research methodology
  • Teaching experience
  • Scientific writing
  • Statistical modeling
  • Experimental design
  • Machine learning
  • Optimization
  • Process Modeling
  • Advanced Control
  • Parameter Estimation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Interests

  • Life-long, dedicated, and hard working athlete
  • Qualified for and participated in Canadian Olympic Swimming Trials, 2016
  • Canadian Inter-University Sport Swimming Finalist
  • 5 years Academic All-Canadian as member of McMaster Varsity Swim Team
  • Top 25 Canadian in top swimming event, 400 IM (2015)
  • Now pursue marathon running as performance sport, top 50 Canadian (2022)

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher

Queen's University
03.2024 - 02.2025

Postdoctoral Researcher

University Of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2023 - 01.2024

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Mcmaster University

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Imperial College London

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Mcmaster University
Lloyd Mackinnon, PhD