Nataliya Kogan

120 Asch Loop, Apt. # 10C, Bronx, NY10475

Phone: (347) 341-5484● Cell Phone: (718) 564-5271

E-mail:

OBJECTIVE To obtain a fulltime position in the Environmental Engineering Field

WORK EXPERIENCE

ManhattanCollege

Graduate Research Assistant, Environmental Engineering Lab Jan 2007 – Current

  • Performed research on fate and biodegradability of dissolved organic nitrogen in wastewater treatment processes.
  • Documented and reported laboratory activities.
  • Analyzed samples on analytical equipment including: Ion Chromatograph, Shimadzu TOC/TN analyzer, HACH.
  • Water Quality Analysis (COD, All Nitrogen Species, Phosphate, Hardness, Alkalinity, pH, DO, BOD).

DnepropetrovskStateTechnicalUniversity of Railway Transport, Ukraine

Jr. Scientist, Department of Chemistry and Ecology Jan 2002 – Sept 2002

  • Researched and developed new methods and techniques of water treatment.
  • Desalinated high mineralized water through ion exchangers.
  • Studied the effect of high-levels of impurities in the water on the corrosion rate in a locomotive cooling system.

Associate Instructor, Department of Chemistry and Ecology. Sept 2001 – May 2002

  • Led a number of Chemistry and Ecology courses; Instructed and supervised laboratory and field trip assignments.
  • Prepared, administered and graded tests and term papers.
  • Tutored and held office hours for student advisement.

Laboratory Technician, Department of Chemistry and Ecology. Sept 1998 – Aug 2001

  • Designed and certified water mains and sewage systems.
  • Collected and analyzed water samples.
  • Operated, calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment.
  • Documented and reported laboratory activities.
  • Re-ordered lab supplies; Drafted correspondences and fielded inquiries.

HONORS:

  • Maxima Cum Laude
  • Cum Laude
  • Dean’s List
  • Walter Scholarship

EDUCATION:

ManhattanCollege

Degree: Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering Spring 2010

GPA: 3.79 / 4.0

Concentration: Ecology, environmental science, water supply, use and conservation/ reclamation.

Relevant Courses: Aquatic Chemistry, Surface Water Quality Modeling, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Geohydrology, Advanced Water Quality Modeling, Biological Processes & Treatment, Advanced Hydraulic Design, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Dnepropetrovsk State Technical University of railway Transport, Ukraine 1997-1998

Degree:Master of Science in Environmental Engineering GPA: 3.77 / 4.0

Concentration:Water supply, use and conservation/reclamation.

Master’s Thesis:The Investigation of Water Composition Influence in Conditions of the Rail Road Infrastructure and the Main Indices of Cationic Exchanger KY-2-8 Work.

Relevant Courses:Physiochemical Unit Processes, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Applied Microbiology and Bioengineering, Aquatic Chemistry, Groundwater Hydrology, Air Pollution Modeling, Information Technology in Sciences and Teaching, Environmental Monitoring, Air Pollutants, Modern Chemical and Physicochemical Treatment Methods.

Degree:Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1992-1997

Concentration:Ecology, environmental science, water supply, use and conservation/ reclamation. GPA: 4.0 / 4.0

Relevant Courses:Engineering Geology and Hydrology. Water Chemistry and Microbiology. Hydrology and Water Engineering Construction. HVAC System. Pumping Station. Water and Wastewater Systems. Sanitation and Hygiene, Hydraulic design, Organization and Planning and Management for Water Supply Companies and Conduits, Theoretical Mechanics, Environmental Economics, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Water and Wastewater Treatment.

PUBLICATIONS:

Plakhotnik V.N., Syvolap N.I.[1]

The Effect of Petroleum Products on Metabolic Capacitance of Ion Exchangers КУ-2-8 and АВ-17-8. Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology (Himia I Tenologia Vody): 2001, vol.23, # 1, pp.35-37

Plakhotnik V.N., Syvolap N.I.

Influence of Degree of Water Desalination on Corrosion Rate in Diesel Engine Cooling Systems. Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology (Himia I Tehnologia Vody): 2003, vol.25, # 3, pp.289-294

Plakhotnik V.N., Syvolap N.I.

Water purification and softening issues and techniques. 2002

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY:

General Applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visual Basic, EPA SWMM, HEC-RAS.

REFERENCES:

Dr.Robert R. Sharp Ph.D., P.E.Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manhattan College, phone: (718) 862-7169, email:

Dr. Farley Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, ManhattanCollege, phone: (718) 862-7383, email: (718)862-7383 FAX:

Dr. Carbonaro Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, ManhattanCollege phone: (718) 862-7469, email:

[1] Syvolap Nataliya Igorevna. Syvolap is the maiden name of Nataliya Kogan.