RGU: Susanne Olsen

SUSANNE KELLY OLSEN
MEng (Equivalent), MIChemE
Centre for Process Integration & Membrane Technology
School of Engineering
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1224 262357
Fax: +44 (0)1224 262444
e-mail: s.olsen@rgu.ac.uk
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Education and Qualifications
2001-Present
The Robert Gordon University,School of Engineering, Aberdeen, UK
Ph.D. Researcher
1996-2001
Federal University of Santa Catarina, MEng (Equivalent)
Department of Chemical Engineering, Florianopolis SC, Brazil
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Employment and Training
Feb 2001 -Present
Research assistant developing novel hybrid inorganic membrane for natural gas processing at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Sept 2001-Present
Ph.D. Researcher studying natural gas processing and hydrogen production/purification using inorganic membranes at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Sept 2001-Feb 2002
Market analyst in CO2 removal of natural gas at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Jan 2001-Mar 2002
Trainee developing a continuous extractor process at RocheAG, Switzerland
June 2001-Dec 2001
Trainee in synthesis and study of azo dyes at ClariantAG, Switzerland
May 1999-June 2000
Researcher developing glasses and glass-ceramics from coal-ash at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Jan 1999-April 1999
Researcher studying devitrification behaviour of Al2O3.CaO.xSiO2 glasses at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Jan 1998-Dec 1998
Researcher studying effects of acid catalyst to remove atmospheric pollution at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Jan 1998-July 1998
Researcher analysing liquefied petroleum gas to optimise combustion for power generation in ceramic industries at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Current Research Interests
Surface modification of membranes to achieve chemical affinity of permeate molecules onto porous membrane systems
Natural gas processing using membrane technology
Hydrogen purification and production using membrane technology
Investigation of reformers for hydrogen fuel cells
Syntesis Gas production
Gas-to-liquids processes
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Personal Profile
An outgoing personality with excellent oral and written communication skills. An effective team member, with experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Self motivated, resourceful and versatile. First language Portuguese, fluent in written and verbal English IELTS 2001-6.5. Additional languages German, Spanish and Italian. An active member of the Shelterstone mountaineering club and of the Aberdeen Surf Lifesaving club.
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Key Attributes
Experience in gas chromatography, differential thermal analysis, surface analysis, permeation analysis, gas transport processes in membrane reactors
Market analysis for a novel hybrid membrane separation system for natural gas processing.
Advanced understanding of reaction modelling for gas separation processes
Proficiency in data management to aid market analysis
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, Paint Shop Pro, Power Point, Windows (95/NT/98)
Other Skills:
Experience in demonstrating equipment, supervising degree projects
Experience of use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and surface area porosimetric analysis.
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Publications
2002
[15] OLSEN, S. K.; TRIPATHI, B.; MILL, H.; GOBINA, E. Enhanced Productivity in the Hydrocarbon Processing Industry Using Hybrid Inorganic Membrane Technology Membrane and Separation Technology, September 2002
[14] OLSEN, S. K.; TRIPATHI, B.; MILL, H.; GOBINA, E. Hybrid Inorganic Membrane Technology Show Promise in Gas Processing. Membrane Technology, July 2002.
[13] OLSEN, S. K.; TRIPATHI, B.; GOBINA, E. Novel Hybrid Inorganic Membrane Architectures in Natural Gas Processing. The 2002 20th Membrane Technology/Separation Conference, Boston � USA, 19-20 November 2002.
[12] OLSEN, S. K.; TRIPATHI, B.; GOBINA, E. Multicomponent Gas Transport in Hybrid Inorganic Membranes. North American Membrane Society - 13th Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California, May 11-15, 2002.
[11] OLSEN, S.K.; TRIPATHI, B.; GOBINA, E. Adsorption and Transport of CO2 in Hybrid Inorganic Membrane. - Carbon Adsorbents: Porosity, Surface Chemistry &Use.10-11 April 2002.
2001
[10] OLSEN, S. K.; TRIPATHI, B.; FATOGUN, B.; GOBINA, E. Predicting Gas Transport in Hybrid Inorganic Membranes. The 19th 2001 Membrane Technology/Separation Conference, Boston � USA, 5-6 December 2001.
2000
[9] OLSEN, S. K.; KUHNEN, N. C. Processamento de Vidros e Vitroceramicos a partir de Cinzas de Carv�£o. X Seminário de Iniciaç�£o Científica. Florianópolis, S.C., 21 a 23/11/2000. (Glass and glass ceramic processing from coal ash)
[8] CADORE, J. C.; FRANCO, J.; MERGEN, I. Z.; OLSEN, S. K. Fus�£o de Cinzas de Carv�£o Mineral para a Obtenç�£o de Materiais Vitro cerâmicos. XV Congresso Regional de Iniciaç�£o Científica e Tecnológica em Engenharia, Rio Grande, RS, 20-21/11/2000. (Ash fusion for glass ceramic production)
[7] CADORE, J. C.; FRANCO, J.; MERGEN, I. Z.; OLSEN, S. K. Fus�£o de Cinzas de Carv�£o Mineral para a Obtenç�£o de Materiais Vitro cerâmicos. IV Seminário de Estudantes de Engenharia Química do Mercosul, Porto Alegre, RS, 15-23/07/2000. (Ash fusion for glass ceramic production)
1999
[6] OLSEN, S. K.; KUHNEN, N. C. Estudo de Catalisadores Ã�cidos para a Remoç�£o de Poluentes Atmosféricos. IX Seminário de Iniciaç�£o Científica da UFSC, Florianópolis, S.C., 26 e 28/10/1999. (Study of acid catalyst to remove atmospheric pollution)
[5] NEVES, E.; OLSEN, S. K.; KUHNEN, N. C.; RIELLA, H. G. Obtenç�£o de Grês Porcelanato pelo Processo de Laminaç�£o e Devitrificaç�£o de Materiais Vítreos. XXXIX Congresso Brasileiro do Química, Goiânia, GO, 26-30/09/1999. (Gres porcelanato production from lamination and devitrification of glasses)
[4] KUHNEN, N. C., OLSEN, S. K., Estudo da Influência da Temperatura na Decomposiç�£o Catalítica do NO sobre Zeólitas Tipo Pentasil. XXXIX Congresso Brasileiro do Química, Goiânia, GO, 26-30/09/1999. (Study of the temperature influence on catalytic decomposition of NO over Pentasil Zeolites)
[3] OLSEN, S. K.; DITZ, D. R.; JOSÉ, H. J.; KUHNEN, N. C. Estudo Cinético da Reaç�£o de Decomposiç�£o do Monóxido de Nitrogênio sobre Zeólitas tipo Pentasil. 3 � Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia Química em Iniciaç�£o Científica, Belo Horizonte, M.G., 29/08-01/09/1999. (Kinetic study of the NO decomposition reaction over Pentasil Zeolites)
1998
[2] DITZ, D. R.; OLSEN, S.K. Estudo da Influência da Press�£o Parcial a de Temperatura sobre a Velocidade da Reaç�£o de Decomposiç�£o do NO com Zeólitas Cu-ZSM-5. VIII Seminário de Iniciaç�£o Científica da UFSC. Florianópolis, S.C., 25 e 26/11/1998. (Study of the temperature and pressure influence on catalytic decomposition of NO over Pentasil Zeolites)
[1] OLSEN, S. K.; DITZ, D. R. Estudo da Influência da Temperatura na Decomposiç�£o Catalítica do NO sobre as Zeólitas Cu-ZSM-5 e Cu-Rh-ZSM-5. VIII Seminário de Iniciaç�£o Científica da UFSC, Florianópolis, S.C., 25 e 26/11/1998. (Study of the temperature influence on catalytic decomposition of NO over Cu-ZSM-5 and Cu-Rh-ZSM-5 zeolites)
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