Koen P. Nijssen
+1 (310) 614-7825 / +31 6 52528268 ‖
SUMMARY
Civil Engineer with experience in analysis, research and prototype testing; hardworking, interdisciplinary, collaborative team player seeking aresearch opportunity to gain professional experience and improve knowledge.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University Cumulative GPA: 3.72
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Civil (Sustainable) Engineering
W. P. Carey School of Business – Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Awards: 4 All-time Dean’s list awards, Honor Society for Sustainability
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MATLAB programming, MathType, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, and Access), Google Drive (Documents, Sheets, and Slides), iWork apps, GS-USA, Social Media, Tableau, Windows & Mac Operating Systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern at Philips – Group Sustainability June 2016-July 2016
Philips embraces the principles and opportunities of the circular economy and decouple economic growth from the use of resources. During my internship, I was asked to create a material footprint for Philips, based on data from multiple source systems. MATLAB, Tableau and Microsoft Office were used, and I presented my final work directly to the head of Group Sustainability. Currently, Philips is using my work to try to implement the circular economy into its supply chain.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
ASU, Engineering Projects in Community Service January 2015-December 2015
Pesticide Drone
- Participated in a team to plan and organize the design and manufacturing of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that can selectively apply pesticides to cropland in Southern Vietnam.
- Conducted research on a variety of topics including aerodynamic properties and flight control; compiled detailed report and collaborated with fellow engineers to conduct analysis on definite performance.
ASU, MATLAB programmingAugust 2015-May 2016
Mechanics and deformable solids
- Incorporate programming to solve and visualize technical problems including 3-dymensional movement, impacting pendulums, properties of polygonal plane areas, multispan beams, and multiaxial states.
Numerical Methods
- Combine knowledge of differential equations and coding to approximate and visualize unsolvable relationships.
- Utilize comprehension to research prospective issues related to Civil or Sustainable Engineering issues.
ASU, first-year project August 2014-December 2014
Green-energy project
- Proposed and built a model for a completely energy-neutral city using wind, solar and hydroelectric energy.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Special event board member, Fulton Schools of Engineering Student Council August 2014-May 2015
Housing director for NAESC Conference 2015
- Arranged housing for all members of the National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC) present at the annual conference held at ASU in 2015.
- Gained leadership skills and be introduced to hundreds of peer engineers across the United States.
Delta Sigma Phi, Beta Psi Chapter August 2014-Present
Fraternity Member
- Assisted in planning and operating yearly philanthropy event, which raised over $15,000 that was donated to the Red Cross charity
- Conduct over 50 hours of involved community service throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Public Relations Chair
- Maintain relations between Delta Sigma Phi and other student organizations, university staff and public bodies;