Bahrain

I am working on the modelling and simulation of various biological wastewater treatment technologies, with the purpose of developing wastewater treatment digital twins.

Data Scientist

Engineering Services

• I was part of a research program focused on the development of a new product‒the next generation of non-sewered toilets. The project was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the first episode in the Netflix series "Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates" talks about the type of work I do.

• I implemented a testing facility and a laboratory for wastewater analysis, which will allow us to further test and develop our systems.

• I was also responsible for identifying and testing suitable sludge treatment technologies, which will ensure that the sludge resulting from the treatment process can be disposed of safely.

• I was involved in the identification of commercial opportunities for the systems we developed.

Researcher in Biological Wastewater Treatment

Gas Processing Center, Qatar University

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Simon Judd

Project: development of an energy-efficient MBR process for the treatment of produced water; this is achieved by substituting membrane aeration with mechanically induced shear. 

• I investigated the feasibility of a moving membrane for the amelioration of membrane clogging.

• I implemented a methodology for assessing the degree of membrane clogging.

• I derived a mathematical model from first physics principles for calculating the power required to create mechanical shear in flat-sheet reciprocating membrane bioreactors.

Researcher in Membrane Bioreactors

Assystem GmbH

I was the focal point and technical lead for metallic materials in relation to Airbus Group.

• I redacted qualification test programs (QTPs).

• I redacted qualification test reports (QTRs).

• I was part of the management of qualifications in MAPIS.

• I performed statistical analyses for materials allowable value.

Sr. Materials and Process Engineer

DWI - Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Möller

Project: Flow-Field Flow Fractionation for the analysis and characterization of microgels.

• I developed Flow-Field Flow Fractionation (coupled to UV, RI, and static light scattering detectors) methods for the analysis of microgels (size distribution and shape);

• I coordinated and organized the analytical and synthetic performance of the Center for Chemical Polymer Technology (DWI's analytics and service facility), inter alia, in the fields of chromatography, mass spectrometry, XPS, FTIR, electron, textile and thermal analysis.

Researcher

RWTH Aachen University, Chemical Process Engineering

Supervisor: Prof. Dr.-Eng. Matthias Wessling

Project title: Continuous separation and concentration of microgels

The project investigated membrane filtration processes for the concentration, purification, and separation of microgels. In particular, it focused on the complex interaction between hydrodynamic conditions, membrane porosity, and colloidal properties of the microgels.

• I designed and executed laboratory experiments.

• I performed data analysis and disseminated the results.

• I supervised over 700 students doing laboratory work on membrane separation.

• I supervised the work of a research assistant (HiWi) and a BSc student.

Cranfield University, School of Applied Sciences

Supervisor: Prof. Simon Judd

Research aimed to assess the extent of membrane element clogging and its impact on membrane permeability, as well as the relative efficacy of declogging and conventional maintenance cleaning with reference to permeability recovery; 

• I operated a pilot-scale membrane bioreactor.

• I troubleshot the system and calibrated instruments.

• I performed various tests to assess the source of permeability decline and degree of clogging suppression.

• I did laboratory measurements to monitor the quality of the reaction medium and the membrane integrity (ammonia, nitrate, total solids, volatile solids, turbidity, capillary suction time, viscosity, etc.).

• I performed data analysis.

• I modified the PLC software in accordance with our needs.

• I presented the results to Dow's project manager.

•I identified potential improvements in the experimental program.

Visiting Researcher

Cactus Communications, Engineering and Physical Sciences Department

I was in charge of the standard editing of various documents and research papers prior to journal submission. I worked in the Engineering and Physical Sciences department.

Freelance Editor

Newcastle University

Supervisor: Prof. David Graham, Civil Engineering and Geosciences Department

Research aimed to assess the influence of cycloheximide and recirculation ratio on microorganisms’ viability and system performance.

• I operated a lab-scale wastewater treatment plant.

• I was in charge of the troubleshooting and instruments calibration.

• I performed data analysis.

• I performed various tests to assess the ratio of live and dead microorganisms.

Visiting PhD Researcher

S.C. Oltchim S.A.

Role: understanding the working principle of equipment present in the chemical industry (heat exchangers, pumps, distillation columns, compressors).

Industrial intern

• A goal-oriented scientist with 9+ years of experience in wastewater treatment and
strong analytical and problem-solving skills, resulting in publishing 15 research papers.

• Excellent time management skills, resulting in the completion of a three-year project in just two years.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in multicultural environments, having successfully worked in prestigious institutions across Europe and the Middle East.

You can reach me at pompilia.buzatu@gmail.com.

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