RESEARH ASSISTANT (Jan, 2018
–Aug, 2020) at UET LAHORE
During my tenure as a Research Assistant and Lab Incharge at the esteemed University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, I had the privilege to be an integral part of the academic ecosystem. My role encompassed the facilitation of invaluable hands-on experiences for undergraduate students in the field of Chemical Engineering, a responsibility I executed with utmost diligence. This involved the execution of various laboratory sessions, which are paramount to fostering a profound understanding of theoretical principles. The main laboratories I oversaw and actively participated in included:
1. Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory: This laboratory was designed to provide students with practical insights into chemical reaction kinetics, reactor design, and catalytic processes. It allowed them to gain hands-on experience in optimizing reaction parameters and understanding real-world applications.
2. Heat Transfer Laboratory: The Heat Transfer Laboratory provided students with a platform to explore the intricacies of heat conduction, convection, and radiation, thus reinforcing fundamental principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
3. Process Control and Instrumentation Laboratory: In this lab, students were introduced to the intricacies of process control, feedback systems, and instrumentation. They gained practical experience in designing and optimizing control systems.
4. Unit Operations Laboratory: This laboratory was dedicated to demonstrating unit operations commonly encountered in the chemical industry, such as distillation, extraction, and filtration. It enabled students to gain hands-on experience in equipment operation and process optimization.
5. Fluid Mechanics and Rheology Laboratory: This laboratory allowed students to delve into the world of fluid dynamics and rheological properties of materials, which are critical to the design and operation of chemical processes.
In addition to my responsibilities as a Lab Incharge, I also had the opportunity to contribute as an additional lecturer, delivering lectures in various chemical engineering courses. These courses included:
1. Chemical Process Principles: This course provided students with a foundational understanding of chemical processes, material balances, and thermodynamics principles.
2. Process Heat Transfer: Students were introduced to the intricacies of heat transfer in industrial processes, focusing on design and analysis of heat exchangers.
3. Process Control and Dynamics: This course delved into the intricacies of process control, system dynamics, and feedback control systems.
4. Chemical Reaction Engineering: Students were exposed to reaction kinetics, reactor design, and the optimization of chemical reactions.
5. Mass Transfer Operations: The course covered topics related to mass transfer, including distillation, absorption, and extraction processes.
In addition to these teaching and lab responsibilities, I actively employed various software tools such as Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB Simulink, and ANSYS Fluent for simulation, analysis, and design, thus providing students with comprehensive exposure to industry-standard engineering software.
My experiences as a Research Assistant and Lab Incharge at UET Lahore were not only academically enriching but also deeply rewarding in terms of nurturing the next generation of chemical engineers, equipping them with practical skills and knowledge that are essential for their future success in the field of chemical engineering.