Jacob Joseph Liccardello

Chesterfield, MI 48051 - (586) 256-5382

jacob.liccardello@wayne.edu
Professional
Summary:

Education:

Relevant
Coursework:

Engineering
Projects:

Self-starting third year Chemical Engineering student with a demonstrated understanding of engineering
practices and principles. Proven effective problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication
skills. Confident leader when working in teams to ensure efficient and accurate project development.
Wayne State University (WSU), Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Irvin D. Reid Honors College Student
University and Departmental Honors upon Graduation

Organic Chemistry I, II
Calculus I, II, III
Material and Energy Balances
Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer

08/2014 Present
Anticipated 05/2018
GPA: 3.92
Completed Credits: 98

Probability and Statistics in Engineering

Professional Ethics
Technical Writing and Communications
Thermodynamics: Chemical Equilibria

HYSYS Design Project, Wayne State University

Completed: Fall 2016
Led a team of chemical engineering students in designing a process to meet desired needs within
various constraints.
Applied the first and second laws of thermodynamics to calculate heat and work interactions in an
ordinary vapor-compression refrigeration cycle.
Renewable Energy Proposal, Wayne State University
Completed: Winter 2016
Conducted research on possible solutions to future energy demand.
Structured factual evidence and documented sources to publicly defend the use of hydrogen storage
technology as an advancement in wind turbine design.
Organized a team, documented a report, and designed a concise and accurate presentation.

Technical
Skills:

Work
Experience:

Equipment: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Infrared Instruments, Laboratory Equipment and Safety
Software: MATLAB, Aspen HYSYS, Avogadro, VMD, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Programming Languages: C/C++, NXC, HTML

Organic Chemistry Student Assistant, Wayne State University

08/2015 Present
Assist professors in teaching and mentoring Organic Chemistry Students.
Create comprehensive problems to help the students learn the course material.
Hold office hours throughout the week for students to attend and receive assistance.
Attend regular class lectures for assistance, exam proctoring, and course evaluation.

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Wayne State University

02/2015 06/2015
Advising Professor: Dr. Sandro R.P. da Rocha
Research macromolecules and drugs to develop new plausible treatments of lung cancer
Assist conducting research on nanoparticles, molecules, and cells
Synthesize various molecules and subject them to cellular testing
Run NMR Spectroscopy on compounds to determine synthetic success
Honors and
Activities:

WSU Distinguished Scholarship (2014-2018), Professor Ernest Drake Chemical Engineering Scholarship
(2016-2017), Hank Kuchta 80 Undergraduate Research Scholarship (2015-2016), Media Chair and
Member of the WSU Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Member of the Deans
List each semester at WSU, LCHS-N Honor Society Member 2013-2014, Previous Section Leader of the
LCHS-N Marching Band, Marched in the 2012 London New Years Day Parade in London, England.