Nick Engstrom
Undergraduate Researcher at University of Utah College of Engineering- Claim this Profile
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University of Utah John and Marcia Price College of Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Feb 2021 - Present
• Develop a novel method for producing synthetic rutile from ilmenite for use in fluidized bed processes associated with the Kroll process for synthesizing titanium. • Utilize the ARH process to take titanium ore in the form of ilmenite and produce low-cost titanium dioxide powder. • Utilize the HAMR process to produce low-cost, low-energy titanium and titanium alloy powders from a titanium dioxide starting material. • Run characterization equipment such as SEM, XRD, TGA, EDS, etc in order to characterize powdered and solid samples. Show less
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Energy & Geosciences Institute
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
• Compiled studies related to fluid flow in nanoporous shale around oil wells and in nanoporous silicon particles. • Provided summaries of the studies and added analysis of techniques, methodology, and conclusions in each study. • Completed an 81-page final document that is accessible by the research group for referencing in an ongoing silicon flowthrough experiment. • Compiled studies related to fluid flow in nanoporous shale around oil wells and in nanoporous silicon particles. • Provided summaries of the studies and added analysis of techniques, methodology, and conclusions in each study. • Completed an 81-page final document that is accessible by the research group for referencing in an ongoing silicon flowthrough experiment.
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Continuing Education at the University of Utah
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
• Communicated with parents as issues arose and mitigated conflict. • Planned and executed weekly activities for a group of 10-12 children. • Engaged children in active learning by encouraging them to reflect after activities. • Communicated with parents as issues arose and mitigated conflict. • Planned and executed weekly activities for a group of 10-12 children. • Engaged children in active learning by encouraging them to reflect after activities.
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Education
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University of Utah College of Engineering
Bachelor's degree, Metallurgical Engineering