http://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/kaschifFlux CMS - http://www.flux-cms.orgIIThttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/2008/05/10/resume.htmlhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/id/37/<p align="left" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;" ><span style="position: absolute; z-index: 1; margin-left: -2px; margin-top: 30px; width: 646px; height: 5px;" ><img width="646" height="5" shapes="_x0000_s1026" src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Kaschif/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" alt="" /></span><span style="font-size: 20pt;" >Syed Kaschif Ahmed</span></p> <div align="right" style="text-align: right; line-height: 11pt;" ><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;" >5110 N. Kimball Ave</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;" >, Chicago, IL 60625</span></div> <div align="right" style="text-align: right; line-height: 11pt;" ><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;" >773.807.9409 </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;" >·</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;" > ahmesye5@iit.edu</span></div> <div align="right" ><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;" >U.S. Citizen</span></div> <div align="left" ><strong><font size="6" > </font></strong></div> <div align="left" ><strong><font size="6" ><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant: small-caps; font-style: normal;" >Qualifications Profile</span></font></strong></div> <p style="margin: 6pt 0in 8pt;" ><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;" >Dedicated and project-focused <strong>Chemical Engineer</strong> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;" >with proven strengths in individual accomplishments and teamwork.</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" ><span><span dir="ltr" ><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;" >Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease.<br/> Currently in Three Volunteer Organizations and School: MSA, YM, and RSI</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span dir="ltr" ><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;" >Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate project teams that provide superior results</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" ><span><span dir="ltr" ><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;" >Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" ><span><span dir="ltr" ><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;" >Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft Programs and Simulation Programs (HYSYS, MATLAB, Lab View, Aspen, Athena, CHEMCAD, AutoCAD)</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 15pt;" ><strong><font size="6" ><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant: small-caps; font-style: normal;" >Professional Experience</span></font></strong></div> <p>Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, IL<span> </span>Jan 2004-May 2004<strong><br/> <br/> Team Member, IPRO </strong></p> <ul> <li>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<br/> Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, IL Aug 2005-Dec 2005<strong><br/> </strong></li> </ul> <strong>Team Member, IPRO</strong><br/> <ul> <li>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/.<br/> Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, IL Aug 2006-Dec 2006</li> </ul> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 10pt;" ><strong><font size="6" ><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant: small-caps; font-style: normal;" >Educational Background</span></font></strong></div> <ul> <li> <strong>Pursuing a PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering</strong> 2006-Present</li> <li> <strong>Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering</strong> 2002-2006 <ul> <li> Major GPA=3.7; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 10pt;" ><strong><font size="6" ><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant: small-caps; font-style: normal;" >Current Work Load</span></font></strong></div> <p> Courses Currently Enrolled In:</p> <ol> <li>ADVANCED TRANSPORT PHENOMENA [<a href="http://www.iit.edu/engineering/chbe/faculty/gidaspow_dimitri.shtml" >Gidaspow</a>]</li> </ol> <p style="margin-right: 72.9pt;" > Papers Currently Writing:</p> <ol> <li> <p>The Impact of Hydration Dynamics on the Control of a Pem Fuel Cell</p> </li> <li> <p>Closed-Loop Control Of A Pemfc: The Impact And Control Of Vehicle Loads</p> </li> </ol> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 2pt;" ><strong><font size="6" ><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant: small-caps; font-style: normal;" >References Available Upon Request</span></font></strong></div>Professional InformationSyed K. Ahmed2008-05-10T22:00:00Zhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/2008/05/10/hydrations-dynamics-in-a-fuel-cell.htmlhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/id/23/<h1>Fuel Cell Simulation and Graphics</h1> <a href="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net/files/_galleries/gallery/sim/transportphenomenainfuelcell.gif" >VIEW GRAPHIC 1 FULL SCREEN</a><br/> <a href="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net/files/_galleries/gallery/transportphenomenainfuelcell.gif" >VIEW GRAPHIC 2 FULL SCREEN</a><br/> <br/> <h2>Graphics Depicting two Transport Phenomena in PEM Fuel Cell.</h2> <ol> <li>Diffusion of Water Through the Membrane<br/> <img alt="" src="http://mw.concord.org/modeler1.3/mirror/chemistry/diffusion.gif" /></li> <li>Electro Osmotic Drag via Hydronium Ions<br/> <img width="379" height="182" alt="" src="http://gcep.stanford.edu/images/factsheets/microscopy_measurements1.jpg" /></li> <li>Graphic</li> </ol> <img alt="" src="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net//files/_galleries/gallery/sim/transportphenomenainfuelcell.gif" /><br/> <br/> <h2>Simulation of Control Scheme from 2006</h2> <ol> <li><img width="556" height="416" src="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net//files/_galleries/gallery/transportphenomenainfuelcell.gif" alt="" /></li> </ol>ProjectsFuel CellsProfessional Informationelectro osmoticfuelcellhydrationdynamicsdragdiffusionanodecathodPEMpolymerelectrodemembranenafionSyed K. Ahmed2008-05-10T22:00:00Zhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/2008/03/28/surah-fatiha.htmlhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/id/41/<center><object width="425" height="355" > <param value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qs6aK2AoMUw&hl=en" name="movie" /> <param value="transparent" name="wmode" /><embed width="425" height="355" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qs6aK2AoMUw&hl=en" /><br/> <br/> <strong>Surah Fatihah, The Opener Chapter in the Holy Qur'aan</strong><br/> </object></center>personalSyed K. Ahmed2008-03-28T11:53:34Zhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/2008/03/27/fuel-cells.htmlhttp://syedahmed.freeflux.net/blog/archive/id/34/<center> <img width="202" height="281" src="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net//files/_galleries/gallery/fc_diagram_pem.gif" alt="" /><br/> Simple Fuel Cell<br/> <br/> <img width="379" height="341" src="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net//files/_galleries/gallery/fuelcellani.gif" alt="Fuel Cel Animcation" /><br/> <br/> <img width="387" height="257" alt="" src="http://syedahmed.freeflux.net//files/_galleries/gallery/AFC-film.gif" /> </center>Fuel CellsSyed K. Ahmed2008-03-27T04:18:20Z