Quan Nguyen
About Quan Nguyen
Quan Nguyen is a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in chemical engineering and process optimization.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Quan Nguyen is currently serving as a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas. Since joining the company in 2018, he has played an integral role in the development of polyethylene processes, focusing on Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Notable achievements at ExxonMobil include coordinating a $2 million project for polyethylene process development and achieving a $1 million reduction in annual operation costs by optimizing the reactor system using Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) at both lab and pilot scales.
Previous Experience in Chemical Engineering
Prior to joining ExxonMobil, Quan Nguyen has accumulated a wealth of experience in various chemical engineering roles. In 2017, he worked as a Petrochemical Catalyst Engineering Intern at Aramco Services Company in the Greater Boston Area. During his tenure, he contributed to projects within the realm of petrochemical engineering, strengthening his expertise in catalyst technologies.
Early Career in Vietnam and Marketing Role
Quan Nguyen's early career includes a position as a Polymers Account Manager at Dac Tien Manufacturing and Trading Company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2016. Additionally, in 2015, he served as a Marketing Communication Coordinator at Haravan Technology Company in Ho Chi Minh City. These roles provided him valuable experience in both the polymers industry and the marketing and communication sector.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Quan Nguyen's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which he completed from 2015 to 2018. He also holds an Associate of Science degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Bunker Hill Community College, earned from 2012 to 2014. His research experience is extensive, having worked as a Quantum Dot and Nanoparticle Research Assistant in the Tisdale Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, at MIT from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a National Science Foundation Research Affiliate at the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies with the US Army Corps of Engineers in 2014. His early research roles included being a Membrane and Nanomaterial Research Intern at MIT's Kong Lab, Department of Materials Science, in 2014.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Quan Nguyen utilizes a robust set of technical skills in his role as a Process Engineer. He is proficient in advanced modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Aspen Plus. His expertise spans both continuous and batch processes, contributing to efficient process development and optimization. His implementation of best Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) practices has enhanced safety and reduced work-process risks in polyethylene process development.