1. EMILY TRUONG
4055 Gardella Ave. Apt. 1017. Reno, NV 89512. (775) 338 6337. Emilyt247@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Self-motivated certified Chemical Engineer in training with a M.S. in Polymer Chemistry. Possess personal strengths in
critical thinking, problem solving, adaptability and organization demonstrated through many excellent academic
achievements, research, work experience, and active participation in various complex projects. While open to all
opportunities to learn, I am most passionate about innovative processes and materials as well as Green
Chemistry/Engineering. Have developed a wide range of instrumentation and lab skills through coursework, research,
work experience and training, including:
UV/Vis Spectrophotometer HPLC Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC)
GCMS FTIR Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)
SEM/EDX Rheometer Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
Parr Reactor Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) Thermal Mechanical Analyzer (TMA)
Bilingual – Fluent in Vietnamese and English.
EXPERIENCE
R&D Chemist, Taiyo America Inc. (2014 – present)
 Formulate, modify, develop new products for PCB, printed electronics, lighting & displays, photovoltaics industries
R&D Product Development Intern, Taiyo America Inc. (2013 - 2014)
 Developing and formulating a more flexible low-cost silver conductive ink for solar and printed electronics industry
PVA Wood Glue Immersion Project, Team Member, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., Eugene, OR (2013)
 Synthesized and characterized a more water resistant PVA wood glue by combining butyl acrylate and n-hydroxy
methyl acrylamide, catalyst and an approprepriate surfactant in emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate
Chemical Engineering Senior Design Project, Team Member, Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. (2013)
 Evaluated the technical and economical feasibility of replacing Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc.’s current propane boilers
by a Heat Recovery Steam Generation unit with natural gas as a fuel source that meet autoclaves’ steam demand
using variety computer softwares including Mathcad, Matlab, ChemCAD, CAPCOST, Polymath, Maple, Multisim, MS
Excel, PowerPoint, estimated cost saving of $709 million after 10 years
D. W. Reynolds Governor's Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition (2013)
Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition, Team Member, University of Nevada, Reno (2012)
 Incorporated business plan writing skill and strong team work ethic, proposed a business offering efficient process
design and improvement engineering consulting services to mining industry
Research Intern, Lin’s Chemical Engineering Lab, University of Nevada, Reno (2012)
 Proposed project: Catalytic depolymerization of hemicellulose for biofuel production
 Grant awarded by NSF's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research for Students
 Optimized catalytic aqueous phase partial hemicellulose oxidation process for converting inexpensive hemicellulose
to high-value glycolic acid under “green” operation condition
 Demonstrated proposal writing, poster presentation, experimental lab, data analyzing skills using Parr Reactor, HPLC,
TOC, calcination, exposure to NMR, GCMS, Silylation of Polar Organic Compounds
Extraction of Levulinic Acid Project, Team Leader, University of Nevada, Reno (2012)
 Designed separation processes by ChemCAD modeling and performed an economic analysis for separating levulinic
acid from water with 99% purity and over 95% recovery in order to utilize for fuel sources.
Nail Technician, Regal Nails (2007 – 2013)
 Developed effective communication and excellent customer service skills, resolved problems with difficult customers
Math and Chemistry Tutor, Truckee Meadows Community College (2008 – 2010)
 Encouraged and facilitated students’ understanding of the concepts, completing assignments and preparing for tests,
improved ability to share ideas with others
 Recipient of Nationwide American Mathematical Association of Two-Year College Student Math League contest
awards: first place in Fall 2008, third place in Spring 2009, second place in Fall 2009
 Achieved Tutor Award for Knowledge and Outstanding Student Employee Award
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Chemistry, Emphasis: Polymers and Coatings, University of Oregon (June 2014)
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Emphasis: Biomedical, University of Nevada, Reno (2013)
 Minor, Mathematics and Chemistry
 GPA: 3.82/4.0, Dean's List: 2007 through 2012
 Recipient of Chemical & Materials Engineering Award for Senior Scholar – top student of program
 Certified Engineer in Training (EIT), License # 0T7188, Certification Authority: NCEES