Oscar Guzmán 3349 South Wabash Avenue oguzman2@hawk.iit.edu

Chicago, IL, 60616 (815)603-3298

Objective: To obtain a co-op or summer position for 2016 to apply my chemical engineering and project

management experience

Education

B.S in Chemical Engineering Expected (05/17)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Relevant Courses:

Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics 1&2, Fluid Mechanics, Process Modeling

Work Experience

Engineers in Action Intern-La Paz, Bolivia (06/15-08-15)

Oversaw the construction and implementation of a water collection system which fed to a tank

that distributed clean water to 30 homes in a rural community. First time running water was made

available in their homes, reducing family’s 2 mile journey for drinkable water. Made life and

daily operations of showering and meal prep more sustainable.

Undergraduate Researcher-Illinois Institute of Technology (01/16-present)

Developed phase diagrams for Bio-composites of Algae and Cyanobacteria through varying

concentrations for Biofuel application Undergraduate Researcher-Lewis University (01/14-12/14)

Synthesized and characterized quantum dot-doped scintillators through spectroscopic techniques

involving IR Spectrometers, Fluorometers, Red-Tide spectrometers and laser diffraction particle

size analyzers.

Optimized the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells. Presented for Lewis College

Undergraduate Research symposium.

Leadership Experience

Engineers Without Borders-Illinois Tech Chapter (05/14-present)

President- Recently elected and will further implement projects in Nicaragua and work with

fellow executive board members to improve the chapters presence on campus

Vice President- Organized social venues, speaking engagements, and volunteering opportunities

for a 40 person chapter.

Head of Translation- Facilitated communication between community members and EWB

project members during an assessment trip in San Claudio, Nicaragua.

Led a team in charge of translating a 76-page hydrology study which was used for further

assessment of a 700,000.00 bridge construction project in San Claudio, Nicaragua.

Delta Tau Delta-Gamma Beta Chapter (05/15-12/15)

Treasurer-Managed an $85,000.00 account for a self-run, non-profit, 115 year old chapter of 42

members.

Nanofabrication Lead-Illinois Institute of Technology (01/16-present)

Nanofabricated diffraction gratings for Muonium Interferometer Project in conjunction with

Argonne National Laboratory as part of a team of students from multiple STEM disciplines

American Institute of Chemical Engineers-Illinois Tech (05/15-present)

External Vice President- Organized speaking engagements of various types with Chicagoland

professional engineers in extensive subjects