Samir M. Khoda5208 Maryland Street 1-515-231-0277 Ames, Iowa 50014 samir-khoda@uiowa.edu

Education:The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA:

MS Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Anticipated May 2016Monsanto Graduate Student Scholarship (2015-2016), GPA: 3.82/4.00

BA Biochemistry with Chemistry Minor May 2014Honors: Old Gold and National Merit Scholar, GPA: 3.78/4.00

Engineering Experience:Research and Development Intern | PMX Industries | Richard Pratt Jun.2015-current

Assisted with bend formability study to support customer designsExperienced in engineer material selection for copper alloys used in terminals and connectorsCompleted 180° bend formability tests and explained implications of results to supervisorDesigned experimental parameters for the 90° bend formability tests

Research Experience:University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa:Graduate Research Assistant | Pharmaceutics Lab | Jennifer Fiegel Aug. 2014-May 2015

Researched effective ways for nanoparticles to diffuse through a mucus layer and synthesized mucus mimetics from Porcine Gastric Mucus III to simulate human conditions

Laboratory Assistant | Anatomy and Cell Biology Lab | C. Andy Frank Jan. 2014-Nov. 2014Performed lab maintenance (preparing food for Drosophlia specimen, vial washing, transferring stocks of specimen to maintain viability)

Undergraduate Research Assistant | Biochemistry Lab | David Price Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013Researched on transcription factor function and binding of Myc/Max and Max-Max dimers to specific and nonspecific DNA through PCR (polymerase chain reaction), native gels, and SDS PAGE gels

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA:Research Assistant | Veterinary Clinical Sciences Lab | Albert Jergens Jun. 2010-Mar. 2012

Promoted to paid research assistant from voluntary research assistantPresented project on Imbalance in the Composition of Ileal and Colonic Microbiota of Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy to the ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) forum Performed hybridization of biopsy slides and handled data entry

Leadership Experience: Theta Tau Omicron Fundraising Committee Co-Chair April 2015-current Member of Theta Tau Omicron Sept. 2014-current French Culture Club Treasurer May 2014-May 2015 Crisis Intervention Counselor at the Crisis Center of Johnson County Feb 2014-May 2015 River Run Training Captain Apr. 2014 Completion of 16 hour ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Mar. 2014 Iowa City Hospice Volunteer Jan.2013-Jan 2014 Shadowed Dr. Carano at McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Hospital Jun. 2012-Aug. 2012

Previous Work Experience:Fundraiser | Iowa State University Foundations | Ames, IA May 2013-Aug.2013

Raised over $8000 in funds for the universityInformed and built a relationship with alumni and asked for a donation effectively, while maintaining the integrity of the newly formed relationship

Notable Courses and Software: Mass Transfer and Separations, Chemical Engineering Design, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Engineering Heat and Flow, Chemical Process Safety, Materials in Drug and Gene Delivery Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, ChemCAD, and Microsoft Office Suites