ESR 1.1 - Foteini Barla

ESR 1.1 - Foteini Barla
Host institution: NTUA 
Duration: 36 months
Email:fbaria@mail.ntua.gr
A systems approach to enable high-throughput analysis of integrated waste biorefineries with industrial and municipal feedstocks

Short CV

Foteini studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester specialising in energy and environment. She graduated in July 2014 and achieved a 2:1. She is an Associate Member of IChemE and member of biomass, computer aided process engineering and clean energy special interest group. For the third year design project, she proposed the design of a wastewater treatment plant valorising oil refinery’s wastewaters and producing medium pressure steam from oily sludge. She performed her detailed design on reverse osmosis systems.  She extended her wastewater treatment knowledge on a practical level, by uptaking a four-month internship with Alfa Laval, Dubai in the water technology division looking into membrane biological membrane, centrifuges and thickeners. She then returned to university to complete her MEng thesis under the supervision of Prof Schroeder in the area of gold catalysis. Her thesis project involved the synthesis and characterisation of bimetallic gold catalysts. She is proficient in using Aspen Plus, HYSYS and other chemical engineering simulation software packages. During her undergraduate studies, she committed herself to positions of responsibly such as welfare and environment hall representative as well as publicity coordinator of Engineers without Borders in Manchester. She has already built some experience in the area of waste management and valorisation. She is hoping to develop her skills further in chemical engineering design and process optimisation.

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