Home Phone: (586) 703-2269

email: Brian.P.Naiman@wmich.edu

Objective: Full time employment as a Chemical Engineer, with particular interest in energy. OBJECTIVE management, pollution prevention, and environmentally sustainable engineering.

Resume: EDUCATION Western Michigan University, Lee Honors College, Kalamazoo, MI B.S. in Chemical Engineering, expected April 2008 Option: Energy Management Current GPA: 3.38 WORK Global Engineering Intern Jan-Aug 2007 EXPERIENCE The Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI �œAnalyzed baking oven heat distribution, air velocity, heat flux, and humidity profiles �œDeveloped data collection templates for determining overall asset effectiveness and production line bottleneck analysis �œParticipated in pilot plant scale production runs of new products in various stages of development process Research Assistant Apr-Aug 2006 Dr. Ho Sung Lee, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI �œUtilized high-speed photography and acoustic signals to study vapor bubble growth and collapse �œCollected and analyzed experimental data and results �œPresented and discussed data and progress on a weekly basis Production Baker Sept 2003-Aug 2005 Christine�fs Cakes & Pastries, Clinton Twp., MI �œOperated large scale baking equipment in a fast paced work environment �œCoordinated weekly production and supply ordering levels �œCommunicated and cooperated with other employees to maximize efficiency HONORS �œWMU Medallion Scholarship partial-tuition recipient �œArmstrong Energy Management Services Scholarship recipient �œMultiple semesters on WMU Dean�fs List SKILLS �œVice President of AIChE student chapter AND ACTIVITIES �œActive member of National and Regional AIChE chapters since 2004 �œExperience with ASPEN, LabView, AutoCAD, & SolidWorks software �œAdapt quickly and easily to new work and social environments �œHobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Snowboarding, Fixing Cars

Date Posted: 03/13/08

Home Phone: 707.738.1507

email: cevasko@alumni.princeton.edu

Resume: Education: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, B.S.E., Chemical Engineering, June 1999 Experience: Cambria Environmental Technology, Inc. Emeryville, CAProject Engineer/O&M Program Manager January 2005 – September 2006Engineer for soil and groundwater remediation of Northern California Shell environmental projects: · corrective action planning· design, permitting, and installation of systems· remediation system operation and optimization· discharge permit compliance reporting, and· evaluation of remedial effectiveness.Project Manager for 11 Shell projects. Tasks include budget development, invoice preparation, client and regulatory communication, overview of field activities, and review of all project reports.Supervisor to six environmental technicians assigned to all client groups. Controlled company-wide schedule of operation & maintenance work.Shell group safety representative to company safety committee. Sr. Staff Engineer July 2002 – December 2004Managed operation and maintenance of 20 soil and/or groundwater remediation systems: · communication and trouble-shooting with on-site technicians · laboratory data review and tabulation · preparation of field sheets and chain of custody documents· ongoing filtration assessment and replacement, and · discharge permit compliance reporting.Coordinated waste transport and compiled disposal documentation of remediation-related waste disposal for 200 sites.Independently developed carbon management protocols that the client adopted as standard operating procedure.Staff Engineer October 2000 – June 2002Field activities and reporting related to site assessment and remediation.Communicated schedule and scope of work information to sampling subcontractor for 125 projects. PrimaCORK Napa, CAQuality Control Manager September 1999 – August 2000Managed and operated quality control laboratory for wine cork stopper distribution company and two affiliated companies: StarCORK in Beaverton, OR, and SunCORK in San Luis Obisbo, CA.Expanded existing quality control program for incoming shipments. Developed and implemented a program of inspection for outgoing orders.Fostered sales by meeting with clients to discuss quality control issues.Princeton University Chemical Engineering Department Princeton, NJSenior Independent Work – Atmospheric Aerosols Group June 1998 – June 1999Designed and assembled a custom instrument for measuring aerosol particles. It was the first instrument to simultaneously measure particulate size, concentration, and composition. The data collected could contribute significantly to global climate models.Princeton University Undergraduate Laboratories Princeton, NJLaboratory Assistant February 1997 – January 1998Assisted in preparation of laboratory experiments for undergraduate general and organic chemistry courses.Princeton University Chemistry Department Princeton, NJResearch Assistant – Biochemistry Laboratory June 1996 – August 1996Designed and conducted experiments to evaluate proton evolution during the photosynthetic process.Prepared written reports for supervising professor and gave intradepartmental research presentation. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.AutoCAD: completed 3-day Level I course with CAD Masters, Inc. HAZWOPER: completed 40-hour OSHA training in October 2000, annual 8-hour refresher valid through June 2007.CPR certified through November 2006 and Basic 5.0 First-Aid certified through November 2007 Additional Activities: Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.Certified by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as an Engineer in Training, April 2006.Completed The Relay, a 199-mile footrace from Calistoga to Santa Cruz, as part of a 12-member team, October 2005. Successfully completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation basic rider course, September 2005.Volunteer telephone counselor for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, including 16 hours of training classes and a weekly 4-hour shift, 2003-2004.

Date Posted: 01/18/07

Home Phone: (651) 207-9133

email: zhiyuan_zhang@hotmail.com

Objective: An R&D or manufacturing position where skills of pharmaceutical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, microbiology and protein engineering can contribute.

Resume: DEGREE AND GRADUATION DATE Master of Science in Microbial Engineering; Biotechnology Institute, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, November 2006 (Able to start right away) Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry; Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China, July 2002 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * A self-motivated individual with interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry, microbiology and biotechnology, and strong working enthusiasm. * Experience in isolating hepatocytes from rodent liver and conducting in vitro and in vivo cellular toxicokinetics assays of benzoic acid and nicotine to DNA. * Ability of new methodology development, and evaluating, interpreting and bookkeeping data as form of biweekly reports. * Experience in enzyme and antibody kinetics studies on farnesyl proteins. * Working knowledge and experience of automated sample systems. * Skillful in literature searching and following up in highly expertised area. * A good team player also with leadership experience part-time in educational financial programs during mostly weekends. * Effective written and oral communication skills. HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS * 5 years practical experience in bioanalytical chemistry and organic laboratory in pharmaceutical development in cGMP environment, solid organic chemistry background, capable of development and optimization of multi-step synthesis. * 2 years of experience in reactions between proteins and bioactive molecules, capable of affinity column and several enzymatic assays with various SOP’s. * Skilled in various purification techniques: TLC, flash chromatography, preparative HPLC, solution/solid phase extraction, recrystallization and so on. * Proficient with major analytical techniques: fluoremeter(Beckman), NMR(Varian, 1D&2D), LC/MS(HP), HPLC(Beckman), GC/MS(Finnigan), GC, FT-IR, UV/VIS. * Knowledgeable on FDA regulations and cGCP requirements. * Proficient at Word, Exel, ChemOffice and common protein graphic applications. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 2004/09-2006/10 Biotechnology Institute & Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN M.S. candidate in Microbial Engineering, working on two multi-step organic synthesis of geranyl and farnesyl diphosphate derivatives, with which desired proteins can be modified specifically. Bioanalytical assays and methodology are developed, monitored by HPLC and MS. 2002/08-2004/08 Chemistry Department, Michigan State University (MSU), Lansing, MI Ph.D. candidate in organic chemistry. Project: multi-step organic synthesis of piperidine derivatives with dense functionality, potential inhibitors of sialidases. 1998/09-002/08 Chemistry Department, Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China * Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry Thesis: Cold Test of the Synthesis of [14C]-Curcumin * Research fellow, Chun-Tsung Chinese Undergraduate Research Endowment Program (CCURE, #1 undergraduate research program funded and instructed by Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Tsung-Dao Lee) *Extract cytochrome from the liver of mice and prepare sample of 14C labeled nicotine-DNA for toxicokinetics study by Acceleration Mass Spectrometry. *Column separation of three types of curcumin and other natural products. PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS * Benjmain P. Duckworth, Zhiyuan Zhang, Ayako Hosokawa, Mark D. Distefano. Selective Labeling of Proteins using Protein Farnesyltransferase. (Accepted by ChemBioChem) *Zhiyuan Zhang, Mark Distefano. New substrates of protein farnesyltransferase: a novel specific labeling of proteins. (Submitted) *Zhiyuan Zhang, Haifang Wang. Research on in vitro interaction between DNA and benzoic acid by spectroscopic spectra. Collection of Chun-Tsung Scholars, 2001: 414. *Zhiyuan Zhang, Haifang Wang. Research on extraction and separation of curcumins from Curcuma longa. Collection of Chun-Tsung Scholars, 2001: 419-426. *Chao Zhang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Haifang Wang. Separation of the three types of curcumin. Proceedings of Joint Symposium of College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, PKU and Institute of Chemistry, CAS. 2001.8: 150. AWARDS RECEIVED 2001/11 Chun-Tsung Scholar, PKU 2001/10 Success Award, Challenge Cup Scientific Competition, PKU 2000/10 Tri-excellence Student, PKU 2000/10 Canon Scholarship, PKU 1999/10 Outstanding Academic Award, PKU OTHER EXPERIENCE 2004/10-present Vice chair, Financial Education Association of Minnesota 2003/11-2004/08 Captain, MSU CSSA Men's Basketball Team, 3rd Place in 2003 Michigan Chinese Basketball Tournament 2000/05-001/02 Vice chair, China Youth League, Department of Applied Chemistry, PKU 1999/09-2000/02 Vice chair, Students Union, Department of Applied Chemistry, PKU REFERENCES Available upon request.

Date Posted: 11/06/06

Home Phone: (650) 948-4913

email: jestearns@yahoo.com

Objective: Advanced engineering degree recipient with eight years of experience in experimental research and data analysis including the design of test benches for new product development and evaluation, separation applications, and the use of chemical hydrides for fuel cell technology.

Resume: PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Resourceful Problem Solver Process Organization See Flaws in Advance People Management Skills Exceptional Follow Through Adaptability EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND / TRANSFERABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Ultra Clean Technology – Menlo Park, California 2003-2006 • Devised methodologies to evaluate prototype semiconductor tool instrumentation and simulate processes for OEMs including Lam Research, Novellus Systems, and Applied Materials; presented analyses and recommendations to customers. • Increased business by 60% in an OEM department through an analytical process simulation. • Established an efficient testing protocol for a prototype catalytic steam generation apparatus. • Trained engineers and technicians with flow control systems and instrumentation. APPLICATIONS ENGINEER Emerson Process Management, Brooks Instrument Division – Fremont, California 2000-2003 • Resolved time-critical technical issues with process flow instrumentation in system tools of OEMs including Novellus Systems, Applied Materials and ATMI. • Reconciled a long-standing OEM operational issue by identifying a processing problem. • Conducted an analytical study on a process to investigate a flow instrument performance issue. RESEARCH ENGINEER Membrane Technology and Research (Temporary) – Menlo Park, California 2000 • Designed and constructed a pilot membrane separation system for petrochemical applications. • Experimentally evaluated novel and commercial membranes using bench-scale GC systems. CONSULTANT Dow Chemical Company (Contract) – Pittsburg, California 1999-2000 • Evaluated and revised technical manuals consisting of chemical engineering plant topics for a program designed to indoctrinate plant technicians. EDUCATION MS Degree in Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina – Columbia, South Carolina BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, State University of New York – Buffalo/Amherst, New York PUBLICATIONS • In Situ Mass Flow Verification for Semiconductor Processing, M. Saleem, J. Stearns, and S. Krishnan, Semiconductor Manufacturing, 11(5), 52-58, 2004 • The Thermal Characterization of Novel Complex Hydrides, J. E. Stearns, M. A. Matthews, D. L. Reger, and J. E. Collins, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 23(6), 469-474, 1998

Date Posted: 10/04/06