Sahar Shirani has a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran. She has strong skills in statistical analysis, modeling, and programming languages like R, MATLAB, C++, and FORTRAN. Her experience includes research on agent-based modeling of cyanobacteria, an internship evaluating water treatment technologies for a company, and coordinating sustainability efforts as a student in Iran.

1. Sahar Shirani
33 Sciarappa St., APT 1, Cambridge, MA 02141 | shirani.s@husky.neu.edu | (617) 309-8641
 Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2017
Concentration: Water and Environmental Engineering
Relevant Courses: Hydrology, Remote Sensing of the Environment, Bioinformatics Computational Methods,
Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes
Honors and awards: Stipend Graduate Research Assistantship
GPA: 3.78/4.00
 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran Aug. 2014
Relevant Courses: River Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Water & Wastewater Engineering
 Adept at statistical data analysis and model development with strong mathematical and programming skills in R,
MATLAB, C++, FORTRAN, Perl.
 Knowledgeable in hydrological studies and modeling using HEC HMS, HEC RAS, SWMM, EPANET
 Acquainted with bioinformatics tools such as Bioperl and NCBI toolkit for water quality and microbial
community simulation.
 Other expertise: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, NetLogo, Visual MINTEQ
 Northeastern University, Boston, MA Jan. 2015 - Present
Research Assistant: Agent-based modeling of cyanobacteria in fresh water Lakes
- Tabulated data from lakes characteristics as input for the model.
- Simulated microbes’ growth, death and transport as a simple educational model using NetLogo.
- Developed the simulation for a more complex system using FORTRAN and Visual Basic programming.
- Expanded the model to several lakes in US using actual water quality and metagenomics.
- Presented a lecture at International Association of the Great Lakes Research (IAGLR).
 Oasys Water Inc, Boston, MA May 2016 - Aug. 2016
Technical Marketing Research Intern
- Evaluated water qualities of target industries and customers to help define market requirements.
- Assessed treatment and disposal options for hazardous waste management based on EPA regulations to help
shape the value proposition for the product offering.
- Investigated legislations affecting water treatment market such as effluent emission guidelines.
- Explored opportunities on produced water management in US shale plays based on water related costs.
- Collected data for breakeven prices for major oil companies and shale specialists to predict market bounce
back during second half of 2016 and 2017.
- Compiled market scan on market size, driver, barriers as well as customers and competitors as part of Oasys
emerging product development for their Fusion Forward Osmosis solution.
- Developed SWOT analysis for power industry in India and Taiwan.
 Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran Sep. 2013 - Aug. 2014
Head of Undergraduate Student Coordination in Office of Sustainability
- Arranged classes, fieldtrips, seminars and conferences in order to introduce students to environmental issues
and concerns.
- Contributed as a reporter for the monthly newsletter on sustainable development.
- Assessed HSE qualifications of laboratories, classes and dormitories and provided a presentation on the matter
for authorities in charge.
 Monenco Consulting Engineers, Tehran, Iran Jul.2013 - Aug. 2013
Civil Design Intern
- Designed civil works such as roads, cable and pipe routes, surface drain and sewage collection systems in for
construction of a 500 megawatt combined cycle power plant.
- Provided detailed drawings and plot plans using AutoCAD for the site development team.
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