LUCAS RAPHAEL ALFAIA MUTTI

Objective         To obtain a summer internship as a mechanical engineer in the alternative energy industry.         

Education  

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, [ISU] (Graduation: Fall 2011)  Ames, IA (United States)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Double Major in Agricultural Business

Current Status: Junior                                                                

ISU Cumulative GPA:  3.02/4.00                                                        

Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, [INPG] (Spring 2009)     Grenoble, Isère (France)

ISU College of Engineering Study Abroad at Ecole d’Ingenieurs Energie en Eau et Environnement (Ense 3)

Our Lady of Mercy School of Rio de Janeiro, [OLM-RJ] (Spring 2007)       Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)

Dissertation Topic: A Psychological and Physical Inquiry Into the Ouija Board;     Summa Cum Laude

Academic Advisor: Mr. Marcelo Camera (M.M);     

Thesis Website: http://www.parapsicologia.org.br/english-14.htm

Published at Pernambuco’s Intitute for Psychobiophysics Research, PE, Brazil

Work          

Researcher, Internship, ISU-BRT (Biorenewable Resources and Technology Dept.)   Ames, IA

Experience     

November 2007 - December 2008

Generated data that compared logistical costs of biomass transportation;

Calculated and analyzed the techno-economics of conversion processes of biomasses to fuels comparing how costs would vary for distributed biomass, employing torrefaction and pelletisation (TOP), to centralized processing;

Designed and compared how prices of Fischer-Tropsch Liquids would vary per gallon of gasoline at an fuel output equivalent to 550 million gge per year on a distributed biomass processing basis;

Interpreter (Portuguese-English), ISU Workshop                                                    Ames, IA

Topic - Brazil: Energy Today and Tomorrow                                                          March 2009

Presenter - Wathney Hermsdorff, DS (Federal University of Viçosa - UFV)

Contact - ney@ufv.br                   

Computer Skills           

Proficient in Microsoft Office

EES (Engineering Equation Solver)

JMP (Statistical Analysis Software)

VBA (Visual Basic Application)

Solidworks (CAD, 3D Engineering Design)

Honors &         

OLM-RJ University-Aid Scholarship                                                            Spring 2007

Social Activities           

ISU International Diversity Scholarship                                                         Fall 2007-present

 ISU, Tarr Engineering Scholarship                                                              Spring 2008 – Fall 2009

ISU, International Ambassador                                                                      2007-2008

ISU, ME Undergraduate Advisory Board with Johnathan Wickert             2007-2008

OLM-RJ, Volunteer Math Teaching in Rio de Janeiro (170 hours)            2005-2007

OLM-RJ, Model United Nations (THIMUN-NHSMUN, New York)              Spring, 2006              

Languages     

Portuguese (Fluent)   English (Fluent)   French (Competent)   Russian (Beginner)

Proficiency      

Italian (Competent)   Spanish (Competent)   German (Beginner)

Others      

Dual citizen (Italian and Brazilian) allowed to work in the United States;

Interested in linguistics, sports, history, fashion design, and music;

41 Frederickson Court, Apt 4134 • Ames, IA 50010

Phone Number:  (515) 203-1651 •