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OBJECTIVE:
To seek a challenging position, commensurate with my qualifications and experience, that will enable me to contribute to the development of innovative processes, and implementation of new technologies in the fields of chemical, environmental, petroleum, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
I have more than 25 years’ experience in process design and development in the Chemical, Food, Petroleum, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industries. I offer you a unique combination of education and experience in applied and analytical chemistry, and chemical and environmental engineering, an uncommon quality among general engineers. I am a hands on engineer with management experience and can handle any technical project in the above fields, private or public, with confidence while completing it on schedule and within the allocated budget.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE:
Principal Technical Staff, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Johnstown, PA (1993-present)
As Principal Staff Member at Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), I am responsible for the technical evaluation, development and application of environmental and manufacturing technologies. These activities incorporate demonstrations of technical and economic feasibility to the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency clients, and other interested parties. For the National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence Program, which CTC operates for the Department of Defense. I managed three multimillion-dollar Tasks for the treatment and disposal of energetic materials. These involved hydrothermal chemistry (NitRem Process), plasma arc technology, and pink water treatment technology research. As part of the technology transitioning process, these techniques also may be evaluated for other types of hazardous waste streams. The first two tasks were completed by the end of 1997. The third task is in the process of being implemented at the IAAAP and will be completed by the end of 2002. CTC is planning to apply for a patent for the Thermophilic (Biological) Process technology. I also provide technical support to other projects in the remediation, recycling, and reuse thrust areas. I have recently completed a unique sludge drying process for EcoTechnology for which a patent is pending. I am also in charge of Technology Transfer group.
While at CTC, besides managing the three projects mentioned above, I participated in a project to develop chromium-free conversion coatings, led by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences. I compiled a state-of-the-art technology report and surveyed vendors of new technologies in order to prepare a list of participants for coating trials. Other supporting, technical activities have related to the recycling of aluminum cans, the recycling of plastics, and the shredding and recycling of scrap tires. I also submitted a number of proposals to the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for solicitation of funds for research and development projects.
Principal Engineer, Ambitech Engineering Corporation, Glen Ellyn, IL (1988-1993)
I designed plants for chemicals, petroleum, petrochemicals, coal conversion processes, solid waste disposal systems (incineration plants), desalination of seawater, and water treatment units for drinking water, groundwater, and industrial and municipal wastewater.
At Ambitech, I also developed new processes and scaled them up from laboratory bench-scale to pilot plant scale, including a new process for the manufacture of MgO/HCl from Texas Brines and a new anesthetic for Abbott Laboratories, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
I also gained experience in procuring equipment and complete process plants, starting with writing specifications, contacting vendors, evaluating bids, and writing engineering requisitions leading to purchase orders. Major plants procured included a Clarithromycin Plant for Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, Illinois, and a Petroleum Additive Plant for Keil Chemical Company (Ferro Corporation) in Hammond, Indiana.
My earlier contributions to environmental protection included study of acid gas removal systems, ammonia waste disposal systems, removal of VOCs from reactors by incineration, and development of a complete medical (including biohazards and radioactive) waste disposal system for Abbott Park Facilities. I performed preliminary research work on an innovative process to shred the used tires using laser technology, and then recover useful products from the shredded tires.
Consultant, Chemical & Industrial Consultants, Chicago, IL (1983-1988)
I worked as senior consultant with a food technologist providing technical services to the food industry. I developed various recipes for food products and helped in planning and management of various processed meat products. I also developed technical and economical feasibility reports for processes to manufacture citric acid, liquid sugar, and industrial alcohol from molasses for an overseas client.
Senior Process Engineer, Procon International (A UOP Subsidiary), Des Plaines, IL (1978-1983)
In addition to contributing to process design of various petroleum and petrochemical plants, I worked on the design of a 300 million dollar refinery for Qatar, and an LNG plant for Nigeria. I also worked on a DOE coal conversion project for the gasification and liquefaction of coal and monitored a coal gasification pilot plant designed, installed, and operated by the Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, Illinois.
Assistant Professor, University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran (Saudi Arabia) (1974-1978)
I taught applied Chemical Engineering Unit Operations, Particulate Technology, and Petroleum Refining Engineering to undergraduate students. I also developed Powder Technology and Fuel Technology (ASTM Methods) laboratories, and helped in the installation of a QVF all-glass unit operations laboratory at the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Process Engineer, The Austin Company, Des Plaines, IL (1973-1974)
At the Austin Company, I worked on a number of different projects involving process design and construction of process plants. My major contribution was to set up an Isopropyl Alcohol recovery unit designed for Corn Products Company of Chicago, Illinois.
Process Engineer, A. D. Singh Company, Chicago, IL (1972-1973)
I worked with Dr. A.D. Singh on the process design of a coal gasification plant for the Northern Indiana Public Service Company. Dr. A.D. Singh was the inventor of the process in which coal is gasified using reduced crude to manufacture pipeline quality gas having a heating value of 1000 BTU per cubic foot.
Chemist, Chicago, Etching Corporation, Chicago, IL (1971-72)
As a chemist with Chicago Etching Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, I performed routine tests of electroplating and etching baths, maintaining their pH, and developed new etching formulations for exclusive use in the company.
EDUCATION:
1958, B.Sc., Chemistry, University of the Punjab
1960, M.Sc., Chemical Technology, University of the Punjab
1962, M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Imperial College of Science & Technology, London (U.K.)
1966, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of London (U. K.).
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Process and Product Design and Development
- Research and Development including Bench-scale Studies
- Pilot Plant Design, Fabrication, Installation & Operation
- On-site Troubleshooting
- Air and Water Pollution Control
- Remediation, Recycling, and Reuse of Drinking Water, Groundwater, and Wastewater
- Waste Minimization, Management, and Disposal
- Technical Supervision and Engineering Management
- Technical & Economic Feasibility Studies and Proposals
- Plant Revamps and Modifications
- Technical Analysis of Industrial Products
- Technology Transfer
- Computer Literate (MS Office)
AFFILIATIONS:
- American Chemical Society, Washington, DC (U. S. A.)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New York, NY (U. S. A.)
- The Institution of Chemical Engineers, London (U. K.).
AWARDS/HONORS:
- 1958, Scholarship in Chemistry, B.Sc., Govt. College, Lahore
- 1960, College Roll of Honor, M.Sc. (Tech), Govt. College, Lahore
- 1961, Attock Oil Company Scholarship for Higher Studies in U. K.
- 1963, G. M. D. Foundation, Dacca Fellowship
- 1964, Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research Grant.
PUBLICATIONS
M. A. Qazi, Role of Research and Development Cell in the West Regional Laboratories, presented at the All Pakistan Science Conference held in Dacca, East Pakistan (1968)
M. A. Qazi, Segregation of particles in granular masses, Arabian Journal of Science and Technology (1978)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Destruction of Hazardous Military Wastes Using Plasma Arc Technology,” presented at the Symposium of Environmental Technologies, Atlanta, GA (1995)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Destruction of Hazardous Military Wastes Using Plasma Arc Technology,” presented at the 189th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Los Angeles, CA.
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Destruction of Hazardous Military Wastes Using Plasma Arc Technology,” presented at the Spectrum ‘96 Conference - Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Management International Topical Meeting, Seattle, WA (1996)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Destruction of Hazardous Military Wastes Using Plasma Arc Technology,” presented at the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA (1998)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Research,” presented at the 1995 Defense Manufacturing Conference, at Dallas, TX
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology, Bench Scale Testing,” presented at the American Chemical Society Symposium on Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management, Birmingham, AL (1996)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Options,” presented at the 22nd Environmental Symposium & Exhibition of American Defense Preparedness Association, Orlando, FL (1996)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Technologies for Waste Water Treatment,” presented at the Envirotech Biotech ‘96, Philadelphia, PA (1996)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Evaluations,” presented at the Second Tri-Service Environmental Technology Workshop, MO (1997)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Evaluations,” presented at the Third Tri-Service Environmental Technology Workshop, San Diego, CA (1998)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Evaluations,” to be presented at the Defense Manufacturing Conference ‘98, New Orleans, LA (1998)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Research,” presented at the Army Environmental Quality (EQ) Information Exchange Meeting, Williamsburg, VA (2000)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Research,” presented at the 5th Joint Services P2/HWM Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, TX (2000)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Research,” presented at the 8th International Activated Carbon Conference, Pittsburgh, PA (2000)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Research,” presented at the Poster Session, Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference, Iowa City, IA (2000)
M. A. Qazi and Louis Kanaras, “Pink Water Treatment Technology Research,” presented at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC 2000) at Tampa, FL (2000).
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