1. Michael Mulroy
80 Preservation Way, Wakefield, RI 02879
mmulroy@umass.edu - (401) 207-8583
SUMMARY
Highlymotivatedsenior chemical engineering student with strongfundamentals in design andcontrol methods. Excellent collaborative
and leadershipskills exhibitedin academic projects andwork. Pursuing a career as a process engineer.
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA Candidate May2015
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
GPA: 3.6
Academic Dean’s List: 6 semesters
Relevant Courses:
Process Controls and Design, Senior Capstone, Math Modeling, Separations, Statistics, Computer Science, Tissue Engineering,
Nanostructured Biomaterials, Thermodynamics I, II, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Kinetics and Reactors
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
PROCESS DESIGN PROJECT Fall 2014
 Implemented a desulfurization process flow diagram(PFD)of crude oil for a refineryusingAspen Plus
 Proposedreactionchemistryandthermodynamics for optimalconversion ofsulfur compounds compliant withEPA standards
 Analyzedcash flow diagrams using Excel to determine keyvariables that heavilyinfluencedenergyand input costs
DESIGNED PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM Spring 2014
 Took a dynamic model of chemical process withmultiple inputs andoutputs andmodeledusing Simulink (MATLAB)
 Set up appropriate feedback loops andcascade controls inorder to mitigate time delays andovershoot
 Used blockdiagrams to simulate model andgraphedsystemresponse to set point changes anddisturbances
LAB- HEAT EXCHANGER CONTROLS Spring 2014
 Analyzeddouble pipe steam-water heat exchanger to determine control parameters using software interface, LabVIEW
 Measureddata points andusedfirst order andsecondorder models to determine PID controller parameters
 Determineddifferences in theoreticalcontrols and actualdynamics in trial anderror for finding best tuning parameters
LAB- BINARY DISTILLATION Fall 2014
 Distilledmethanol from water in 20 ft. columntestingtrayefficiencybyvaryingreflux ratioof distillate
 Calibratedandmeasured compositions using gas chromatographyandevaluatedtemperature profileswith LABVIEW
 Calculated trayefficiencyandsolved mass andenergybalances ofsystem using Matlab andpresented findings to professors
WORK EXPERIENCE
SPERRY TENTS May2012-Sep 2014
Crewman
 As part of five manteam, worked60+ hour weeks in planning and executionof high endwedding tents
 Responsible for buildingandsustainingcustomer relations for events andexpandingbusiness revenue to over $500Kfor region
 Involved inthe layout and newtrackingsystemfor more reliable distribution ofproduct to branches all acrossthe region
 Supervisedevents to accommodate the needs of customers as wellas correct electrical issues
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER Summer 2010
Intern
 Collaborated withteamto build a remote controlled submersible capable of moving in all directions
 Created circuit boards used for the controls andalsohelped in designof submersible
 Addressedandthen analyzed any troubleshooting issues encounteredwhile building subs, anddiscussed with senior engineer
Leadership& Activities
 Six Sigma yellow belt certificationto further understandcontinuous process improvement methods
 Member of Engineers Without Borders (EWO) in helping to set upwater tanks inKenya
 Volunteeredat Boys andGirls Clubto help motivate kids in school
 Member of AmericanInstitute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE)
 Captainof VarsityHighSchool Soccer andTennis teams (13 consecutive state titles)
Technical Skills
 Proficient in MS Office, Matlab(Simulink), AspenPlus, LabVIEW, Java