NATALIYA KOGAN
120 Asch Loop, Apt. # 10C, Bronx, NY 10475
Phone: (347) 341-5484 ● Cell Phone: (718) 564-5271
E-mail: natakogan@yahoo.com
To obtain a fulltime position in the Environmental Engineering Field
OBJECTIVE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manhattan College
Graduate Research Assistant, Environmental Engineering Lab
Jan 2007 – Current
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Performed research on fate and biodegradability of dissolved organic nitrogen in wastewater
treatment processes.
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Documented and reported laboratory activities.
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Analyzed samples on analytical equipment including: Ion Chromatograph, Shimadzu TOC/TN
analyzer, HACH.
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Water Quality Analysis (COD, All Nitrogen Species, Phosphate, Hardness, Alkalinity, pH, DO,
BOD).
Dnepropetrovsk State Technical University of Railway Transport, Ukraine
Jr. Scientist, Department of Chemistry and Ecology
Jan 2002 – Sept 2002
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Researched and developed new methods and techniques of water treatment.
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Desalinated high mineralized water through ion exchangers.
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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
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Led a number of Chemistry and Ecology courses; Instructed and supervised laboratory and field
trip assignments.
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Prepared, administered and graded tests and term papers.
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Tutored and held office hours for student advisement.
Laboratory Technician, Department of Chemistry and Ecology.
Sept 1998 – Aug 2001
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Designed and certified water mains and sewage systems.
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Collected and analyzed water samples.
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Operated, calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment.
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Documented and reported laboratory activities.
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Re-ordered lab supplies; Drafted correspondences and fielded inquiries.
HONORS:
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Maxima Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Dean’s List
Walter Scholarship
EDUCATION:
Manhattan College
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: robert.sharp@manhattan.edu
Dr. Farley Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manhattan
College, phone: (718) 862-7383, email: kfarley@manhattan.edu (718)862-7383 FAX:
Dr. Carbonaro Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manhattan
College phone: (718) 862-7469, email: richard.carbonaro@manhattan.edu
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Syvolap Nataliya Igorevna. Syvolap is the maiden name of Nataliya Kogan.