Hello!
I’m Nitya a Chemical Engineering student at UWaterloo who gets way too excited about fixing things, optimizing processes, and making systems run smoother than they did five minutes ago.
I love hands-on problem solving, chasing down root causes, and turning “wait, why is this happening?” into “okay, solved.”
With hands-on co-op experience in engineering design, process optimization, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, equipment troubleshooting/qualification and cross-functional teamwork, I’m driven to turn ideas into reliable, efficient, and scalable solutions.
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TIMELINE
Jan 2026 - Apr 2026
Courses:
3B
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CHE313 - Applications of Heat and Mass Transfer
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CHE331 - Electrochemical Engineering
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CHE341 - Process Control
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CHE330 - Thermodynamics
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CHE361 - Bioprocess Engineering
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CHE 383 - Chemical Engineering Design Workshop
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SPAN 101 - Intro to Spanish
Work Term 4
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op @ Kardium Inc.
Courses: FR 151 - Basic French 1
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
May 2025 - Apr 2025
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
Courses:
3A
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CHE312 - Heat and Mass Transfer
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CHE314 - Chemical Reaction Engineering
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CHE322 - Numerical Methods for Process Analysis and Design (Python)
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CHE330 - Thermodynamics
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CHE390 - Chemical Engineering Lab 3
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MSE261 - Engineering Economics: Financial Management
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Work Term 3
Operations Engineering Co-op @ Cenovus Energy
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Courses:
2B
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CHE211 - Fluid Mechanics
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CHE225 - Strategies for Process Improvement and Product Development (Practical Statistics)
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CHE231 - Physical Chemistry 2 ​​
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CHE291 - Chemical Engineering Lab 2
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CHE 241 - Materials Science and Engineering
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MATH218 - Differential Equations for Engineers
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Work Term 2
Process Engineering Co-op @ Cameco Corporation
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Courses:
2A
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CHE200 - Equilibrium Stage Operations
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CHE220 - Process Data Analysis (Statistical Analysis)
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CHE230 - Physical Chemistry 1 ​​
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CHE290 - Chemical Engineering Lab 1
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CHEM262 - Organic Chemistry
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CHEM262L - Organic Chemistry Lab
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MATH217 - Calculus 3
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Work Term 1
Incident Management Co-op @ Bombardier Aerospace
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Involvement in University
UW AFT design team| General Member
Jan 2025-Present
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Developed and tuned control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink to optimize front-to-rear torque distribution for an electric hybrid vehicle under various driving conditions.
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Modeled propulsion system dynamics and simulated powertrain behavior to maximize vehicle stability and energy efficiency during acceleration and regenerative braking phases.
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Worked closely with electrical and mechanical sub-teams to integrate control strategies into vehicle testing workflows and validate performance improvements.
Engineers without borders design team| General Member
May 2024-Present
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Developed and tested a small-scale carbon capture system using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) absorption to capture COâ‚‚ from ambient air.
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Designed the experimental setup, conducted absorption efficiency tests under varying conditions, and analyzed performance data to recommend system improvements.
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Focused on optimizing chemical usage, capture rates, and ensuring safe handling of caustic materials during prototype testing.
Chemical Engineering Society| Vice-President
Jan 2023-Apr 2023
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Managed club finances, optimized budgeting, and implemented cost management strategies to maximize the number and quality of student-led events.
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Led fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding, increasing the society’s event budget and enabling broader participation across the Chemical Engineering community.
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Collaborated with event coordinators and executive members to prioritize spending, plan activities, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
UW Engineering Ambassador
Executive Team Member
Sep 2023-Dec 2023
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Led and managed a team of Engineering Ambassadors, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of new ambassadors.
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Organized weekly team meetings to strategize event planning, improve hosting quality, and strengthen team collaboration.
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Supported outreach initiatives through event planning, strategic communications, and social media marketing to expand prospective student engagement.
Chemical Engineering Ambassador
Sep 2022-Aug 2023
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Hosted EngChats, virtual sessions connecting with prospective engineering students to answer questions about academic programs, campus life, and university experiences.
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Provided personalized guidance to help future students make informed decisions about pursuing engineering at Waterloo.
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Developed strong communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills through regular student outreach events.
SKILLS
Tools
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Catia, SAP, Arduino, Power BI, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Outlook), Aspen Hysis, PARCview, Bluebeam, Minitab
Programming Languages
Python (NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas), MySQL, MATLAB
Cerifications
WHMIS 2015, Laboratory Safety Training, Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training, LEAN Greenbelt Manufacturing
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