1. JOSHUA ASIEDU BUDU
Email: joshuabudu024@yahoo.com, Phone: +233-267-341-652
EXECUTIVE SUMMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a diligent, highly motivated and result-oriented Chemical Engineer with an MSc degree in General
Engineering with concentration in Chemical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University, Houston Tx
USA. I have a proven leadership and managerial experience with an excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to
work well with teams and all personnel of various professions to meet set targets in the production and manufacturing
industry. I am experienced in Process Engineering, Plant Optimization, Process Control, Heat and Energy
integration, Design and Simulation of engineering processes and the application of quality management
systems (including ISO 9001, ISO 22000:2005). Through initiative, experience and a strong commitment to
highest standards, I have developed the tool kits of skills that makes me adapt and efficient at different work
environments. I have achieved an enviable track record of excellence and commitment to sustainable growth
in my course of duty.
CORE COMPETENCE
Process Control Engineering Design Heat Energy Integration
Process Modeling Process Optimization Plant Safety Management
Plant Safety Operations Reading PIDs Environmental Law Mentoring
Researching Problem Solving Auditing Technical Reporting
Critical Analysis Organizational Leadership Effective Communication
Environmental Management Life Cycle Assessment Planning and Strategizing
Sustainable Development Teamwork and management experience Negotiation skills
Problem Solving ability Proficient in numerous software
EDUCATION
Prairie ViewA&M University MS in Chemical Engineering CGPA - 3.63 (Current) January 2012- present
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) June 2007- June 2011
BSc. Chemical Engineering, 2007 CGPA- 3.51 (out of 4.00)
 Relevant Courses
 Convective Heat and Mass Transfer • Engineering Analysis I & II
 Advanced Engineering Math • Advance Thermodynamics
 Advanced Reaction Engineering • Numerical Analysis
 Micro Electronics Materials • Finite Element Analysis
• Nanotechnology and Nano materials • Petroleum Engineering
• Heat Transfer • Fluid Mechanics
 Graduate Research / Project Experience
 Characterization of biomass feedstocks for biofuel production.
 Ionic Compositional Analysis of biomass samples
 Operating analytical laboratory instruments; ICS 5000, GCMS, CHNO/S and TGA
 Design of a filler to fill empty bottle with juice on a mobile juice producing plant
 Catalytic thermogravimetirc analysis of biomass samples
 Design and fabrication of a fluidized bed reactor for producing biofuels from biomass
samples.
 Conference presentation (Kingsville TX, USA)
 Joshua A Budu, Michael Gyamerah, Paul Biney, "Biomass characterization – Ionic
Compositional Analysis of Biomass Samples", TAMUK Pathways Student Research
Symposium, November 2013. (Selected)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Science Foundation (NSF) and Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES)
Biofuel Production process Engineer January 2012 - present
 Performed characterization of six biomass samples for production of biofuel; an alternative to petroleum fuel.
 Conducted water, ethanol and hexane extractions of biomass samples and analyzed water extracts using the Ion
Chromatography System (ICS -5000) to determine cations and anions present in these biomass samples and the
effect of ions of bio-fuel usage.
 Performed catalytic thermo gravimetric analysis of biomass samples using thermogravimetic analyzer (TGA)
to determine the kinetic parameters of biomass pyrolysis or decomposition reaction for optimizing the
operation of the fluidized bed reactor for high yield of bio-oil.
 Designed a fluidized bed reactor for bio-fuel production with standardized methodology using the Engineering
Equation Solver (EES) to determined design parameters.
 Conducted heat analysis, insulation of the system, analysis on feed system and material balance on the reactor
system for biomass pyrolysis using EES
 Obtained quote for the parts of the fluidized bed reactor, heat system and feeding system from companies
 Assembled the system with team of engineers for biomass pyrolysis to bio-oil.
Ghana Oil Mills Process Engineer Intern June 2011 – Aug 2011
 Performed energy production unit auditing on a cogeneration power plant by assessing equipment within the
plant such as boiler, heat exchanger and pipelines for transport of steam with the aim of evaluating production
processes and their output, identifying energy savings and losses, reporting findings and making
recommendations for optimizing plant operations
 Conducted overview of energy use, highlighting areas where energy use may be improved, to detailed
modeling and analysis of equipment operation with precise estimates of energy savings and costs.
 Performed material and energy balance on cogeneration power plant by examining energy input, loses and
output. Heating values, moisture content, ash content analysis was performed to determine the heat input from
the furnace to the boiler. Heat loss analysis was performed around the furnace and pipeline to determine heat
loss. Heat output to the turbine was also determined for the generation of electricity.
 Develop a program using C++ and Java for the energy audit of the plant and an audit report with highlighted
areas to be improved so as to optimize the operation of the power plant
RPI (NY, USA) &KNUST (ACC, GH) Exchange Program Biogas Production Engineer Intern
June 2010 – August 2010
 Designed and constructed a laboratory scale plant for producing biogas from biomass samples under
anaerobic conditions
 Performed mass and energy balance on the pilot plant for producing biogas from biomass samples to examine
amounts of gases produced per unit mass of biomass samples and the energy content of the gases
 Tested the combustibility of biogas produced with methane and propane to validate the feasibility of
commercializing the project
 Performed an analysis to determined the components of biogas for future research of upgrading syngas to
biogas with combustibility such as methane
Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) Quality Assurance /Pollution Control Intend June 2009 – August 2009
 Performed sterilization to ensure that all sort of disease causing microbes are eliminated or neutralized before
packaging based on ISO 4000 certification.
 Inspected cans to ensure that can defects such as pin-hole, double sealing, cracked flange, etc are eliminated in
the packaging
 Performed pollution control measures on solid, liquid and gaseous wasted based on the EPA regulations

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ACTIVITES/AWARDS
 Aspen plus , Aspen Hysys Training
 Omega Chi Epsilon Honor Society
 Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES)
 National Society of Black Engineers Member Spring 2012 - Present
 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Member Spring 2012 – Present
 Chemical Engineering Student Association Vice President Spring 2010 – spring 2011
SKILLS
 Advanced computer skills in HYSYS, Auto Cad, Polymath, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Ansys 13, and
Microsoft Office suite.
 Willing to relocate, work long hours and travel for extended work related duties and training; bilingual.
 Energetic diligent engineer with strong decision-making, problem- solving and communication skills.
 Ability to think creatively and take initiative; ability to work under pressure.
 Team player with interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
 Material, Heat and energy balance calculations.
 Ability to learn and to be trained on for responsibilities with laboratory and research experience.
REFERENCES
Dr Paul Biney Dr. Michael Gyamerah
Professor Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas Prairie View, Texas
Phone: +1 936 261 9842 Phone: +1 936 261 9408
E-mail: pobiney@pvamu.edu E-mail: migyamerah@pvamu.edu