Syed Kaschif Ahmed

Dedicated and project-focused Chemical Engineer with proven strengths in individual accomplishments and teamwork.

• Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease.
  Currently in Three Volunteer Organizations and School: MSA, YM, and RSI
• Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate project teams that provide superior results
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft Programs and Simulation Programs (HYSYS, MATLAB, Lab View, Aspen, Athena, CHEMCAD, AutoCAD)

Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, IL Jan 2004-May 2004

Team Member, IPRO

• Worked with a team to design and build a hybrid electric vehicle capable of going from Chicago to Milwaukee. Built battery “bricks” that use a patented cooling system for extended battery life. Worked with spot welding wire to battery ends for the parallel array of Lithium Ion batteries. Data Acquisition with LabWorks Program. More Information at: http://www.iit.edu/~ipro304cs4/index.html
  Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, IL Aug 2005-Dec 2005
  

• Worked with a team to design a renewable hydrogen fueling station. Was the Lead for Researching the Sugar Reformer Sizing and Implementation. Develop a Fueling Schedule for Hydrogen Renewable Vehicles. Process Evaluation through HOMER Simulation Software. More Information at: http://www.iit.edu/~ipro301s05/.
  Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, IL Aug 2006-Dec 2006

• Pursuing a PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering 2006-Present
• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering 2002-2006
  • Major GPA=3.7; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Courses Currently Enrolled In:

1. ADVANCED TRANSPORT PHENOMENA [Gidaspow]

Papers Currently Writing:

1. The Impact of Hydration Dynamics on the Control of a Pem Fuel Cell

2. Closed-Loop Control Of A Pemfc: The Impact And Control Of Vehicle Loads

Fuel Cell Simulation and Graphics

Graphics Depicting two Transport Phenomena in PEM Fuel Cell.

1. Diffusion of Water Through the Membrane
   
2. Electro Osmotic Drag via Hydronium Ions
   
3. Graphic

Simulation of Control Scheme from 2006