Mohamad (Arman) Barekati, PhD
Process Engineer at Sequoia Consulting Group,LLC- Claim this Profile
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Persian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Introduction to cell therapy (eCELLT1)
CytivaMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
R&D Society Trained Associate
Cheeky ScientistDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Solver Setting for Effective Analysis in COMSOL Multiphysics
AltaSim Technologies, LLCJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Graduate Certificate in Material Science and Engineering
Louisiana State UniversityMay, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sequoia Consulting Group
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Process Engineer
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Mar 2021 - Present
Support client requirements as a Sequoian Process Engineer Consultant to lead or assist process or engineering projects in a collaborative mode at vendors or other third-party contract companies, as needed. Roles 1) Process and Equipment Validation Engineer @Mesa Biotech, Inc • Development of the requirements specifications, risk assessments and mitigations, design, functional requirements, development, commission and qualification of process equipment and systems for compliance with (GxP) manufacturing requirements and facility fit • Hands on experience on drafting IQ, OQ, PQ Protocols, Testing, Data Analysis and Test Reports and Deviations 2) Computerized System Validation Engineer @Thermo Fisher Scientific • Providing support as a Quality Engineer for implementation/Validation of MasterControl, Quality Management Systems and Solutions including configuration and data migration activities • Validation of spreadsheets related to Manufacturing/Quality Control Testing Procedure based on GAMP 5 compliant GxP standards • Development of USR, Functional Testing Protocols and Traceability Matrices using HPQC/ALM iAuthorize and AgileProve • Facilitate and schedule meetings with subject matter experts across an organization 3) R&D Process Engineer @GenMark Diagnostics, Inc • Leading guard banding and optimization studies, DOE and data analysis using JMP, for critical process parameters of spray coating and drying processes • Polymeric surface characterization and performance analysis using various metrologies: profilometers, Keyence laser confocal microscopy, goniometers, and electrowetting methodology • Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and industry standards • Provide technical analysis and support of new or improvements to process systems related to PCR-based infectious disease testing Show less
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Cheeky Scientist
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cheeky Scientist Associate
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Oct 2020 - Present
Professional development training and coaching through a comprehensive platform offered by "Cheeky Scientist Association" for scientists and engineers in order to solve real world problems and bring innovative solutions through product development and project management. Professional development training and coaching through a comprehensive platform offered by "Cheeky Scientist Association" for scientists and engineers in order to solve real world problems and bring innovative solutions through product development and project management.
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Louisiana State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | COMMUNICATOR | ANALYSIS (Catalyst & Reaction Engineering) • Designing and orchestrating innovative quantitative R&D projects and prototypes for biofuel production and characterization➢ Kinetic assessment of cracking and polymerization of lignin during spray pyrolysis and gasification using oligomeric radicals and intermediate products identification and characterization for reaction engineering ➢ Synthesis and characterization of polymers and catalysts for air quality and renewable material production using XRD, FTIR, TGA, BET, TPD and CHN analyzer ➢ Free radical formation mechanism and kinetic development from combustion systems for biomedical practices ➢ Assembled and operated a pilot-scale microwave & ultrasound unit for fucoxanthin extraction from microalgae ➢ Microwave-assisted catalytic hydrogenation reactor for value-added renewable production\• Illustrated critical analysis and strategic planning skills by troubleshooting and brainstorming collaborative projects during nationwide 1:1 and 5+ team member meetings and peer-reviewing for 3 scientific journals• Partnering with program directors and coordinators to spearhead $100K to upgrade laboratory systems, and enrich core productivity and sustainability• Managing laboratory responsibilities related to instrumentation, protocols and maintenance and training/mentoring +5 graduate and undergraduate students for study design, data acquisition and instrumental analysis Show less
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Bio-processing Engineering
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2019
PROCESS ENGINEER | OPERATIONS | CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATOR • Designed, constructed and lead bench-pilot scales quantitative R&D projects yielded $300k grants and +10 publications➢ Developed a novel continuous gas-phase process for lignin/cellulose cracking and organic compound utilization for value-added chemicals production using an efficient IR laser heating spray system (100% more efficiency at no usage of catalyst)➢ Designed low cost microwave-generated plasma process for biomass gasification and plastic waste treatment➢ Designed, assembled and operated of a microwave catalytic process for upgrading of pyrolytic oil (90% reduction or deoxygenation rate at 120% lower temperature and 5 times lower power consumption)➢ Process development and optimization of a green microwave catalytic CSTR for biodiesel production (%90 increase in the yield and conversion rate)➢ Designed, constructed and operated a pilot-scale process for biodiesel production and bio-oil extraction using microwave and ultrasound technologies (80% enhancement in selectivity and 400% higher efficiency)➢ Reaction kinetic and thermodynamic assessment of thermochemical conversion processes for biomass and lignin deconstruction to value-added chemicals• Initiative and Collaboration with cross-functional teams of scientists & engineers to develop new technologies for clean energy production, biomass utilization, process R&D, optimization, diagnostic and maintenance from the safety, yield, and cost perspectives• Developed laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) using engineering principles, design of experiments (DOE), analytical chemistry techniques, statistical analysis and computational modelling for process development• Established proper documentation and protocols for research and experimental responsibilities and managed all intellectual properties for scientific publications and technical reports, proposals, grants, patent and commercialization of technologies Show less
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Bio-separation Research Engineer
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
• Designed, synthesized, and characterized a novel magnetic polymer flocculant • Optimization of laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for microalgae growth bioassays • Designed and assembled a continuous pilot-scale photo-bioreactor for wastewater treatment • Designed, synthesized, and characterized a novel magnetic polymer flocculant • Optimization of laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for microalgae growth bioassays • Designed and assembled a continuous pilot-scale photo-bioreactor for wastewater treatment
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Iranian National petrochemical Company (NPC)
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Tehran, Iran
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Chemical Engineer Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
CHEMICAL ENGINEER INTERN | MARKET ANALYSIS | BUSINESS ACUMEN • Developed statistical reports for market availability, distribution, demand and production of phenols and synthetic polymers • Prepared a “phenol strategic trading report”, presented to the company annual marketing report • Acquired professional oral and written communication skills through teamwork and complex problem solving CHEMICAL ENGINEER INTERN | MARKET ANALYSIS | BUSINESS ACUMEN • Developed statistical reports for market availability, distribution, demand and production of phenols and synthetic polymers • Prepared a “phenol strategic trading report”, presented to the company annual marketing report • Acquired professional oral and written communication skills through teamwork and complex problem solving
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Louisiana State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Engineering Science -
2016 - 2017
Louisiana State University
Graduate Certificate, Material Science and Engineering -
2015 - 2017
Louisiana State University
Master's degree, Chemical Engineering -
2013 - 2015
Louisiana State University
Master of Science (MS), Biological/Biosystems Engineering -
2008 - 2013
University of Tehran
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
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