Tan Dao
About Tan Dao
Tan Dao serves as the Vice President of the Stevens Chapter of the American Chemical Society and has held various leadership roles in chemical engineering organizations. With a background in chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, Dao has contributed to projects in bioreactor design and tissue engineering.
Work at American Chemical Society
Tan Dao currently serves as Vice President of the Stevens Chapter of the American Chemical Society since 2021. In this role, he has been involved in various initiatives to promote chemistry and engage students at Stevens Institute of Technology. Previously, he held the position of Treasurer for the same chapter from 2020 to 2021, where he managed financial activities and supported chapter events.
Education and Expertise
Tan Dao studied at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from 2018 to 2022. His academic focus included fluid dynamics, tissue engineering, and bioreactor design. He has also served as a Peer Tutor and a Course Assistant for Materials Processing, enhancing his expertise in chemical engineering principles and mentoring fellow students.
Background in Chemical Engineering Organizations
Tan Dao has been actively involved in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) as President of the Stevens Chapter since 2021. He previously served as a Project Leader for the Chem-E-Car project and as a Class of 2022 Representative. His contributions include leading projects that emphasize practical applications of chemical engineering concepts.
Internship Experience
Tan Dao has gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Technical Operations Intern at Merck in 2021, focusing on Sterility Assurance. Additionally, he interned at Scientific Design Company, Inc. in the Tools & Quality department. These experiences provided him with insights into industry practices and operational standards in chemical engineering.
Research and Projects
Tan Dao has engaged in research projects that explore bioreactor designs for tissue engineering. He collaborated with a Postdoc on proposing new designs and conducted fluid dynamics simulations using COMSOL to analyze flow patterns. His senior design project involved studying shear stress effects on cells and utilizing 3D-printing technology to create tissue scaffolds.