RAKAN's CV
RAKAN MOHAMED TALEB NEHAIS ALMENHALI
Plasma Engineering Intern | Research And Development
Profile summary
Adaptable Plasma Engineering Intern with 3 years of experience across 5 organizations, transitioning from computer vision for robotics to plasma engineering and research. Fluent in Arabic, English, and beginner Japanese, bringing cross-cultural exposure from international environments in the UAE, Germany, and China. Skilled in experimental research, data analysis, Python, and technical writing within laboratory settings. Committed to applying analytical thinking and process engineering principles to research and development initiatives.
Career highlights
Experimental Research: Conducted experimental research on plasma-assisted gas conversion using methane, acetylene, and syngas, focusing on methane cracking for carbon black production.
Reactor Hardware Development: Created 3D CAD models and fabricated physical components and prototypes using additive manufacturing for reactor hardware.
Process Evaluation: Analyzed experimental data and executed comparative economic assessments for process implementation across different regions.
Laboratory Operations: Measured conductivity to track reaction progress, conversion, concentration changes, and kinetic behavior during experiments while following laboratory safety procedures.
Key skills
Professional experience
Reported to the senior research staff while contributing to the plasma research group, focusing on chemical vapor deposition diamond synthesis and regional economic assessments for plasma-assisted gas conversion systems.
- Conducted experimental research and development on plasma-assisted gas conversion using methane, acetylene, and syngas, focusing on methane cracking for carbon black production.
- Characterized reactor gas compositions and interpreted experimental outcomes using gas chromatography during system testing.
- Created 3D CAD models and fabricated physical components and prototypes using additive manufacturing for reactor hardware.
- Analyzed experimental data and executed comparative economic assessments for process implementation across different regions.
Contributed to flagship sustainability initiatives focused on climate action, circular economy, ESG, and sustainable finance priorities. Addressed water, energy, and climate challenges through the Sustainability Nexus Challenge while engaging industry experts via site visits and workshops. Examined energy transition coordination requirements spanning technology, policy, finance, and human capital.
- Led a team research project designing an education framework addressing the clean energy skills gap aligned with UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and UN SDGs 4 and 7.
Engaged in an international summer program sponsored by the UAE Ministry and Khalifa University focusing on smart systems and digital innovation, coordinating with global peers on intelligent manufacturing and advanced control technologies.
- Examined China digital transformation strategies.
- Connected foreign digital strategies directly to the UAE Energy Transition Vision 2050 framework.
Executed laboratory work focusing on reaction engineering, organic synthesis, fluid flow, and heat transfer. Managed experimental studies across batch, continuous stirred-tank, and plug flow reactor systems.
- Measured conductivity to track reaction progress, conversion, concentration changes, and kinetic behavior during experiments.
- Applied engineering calculations to interpret experimental data, compare trends, and evaluate sources of error.
- Followed laboratory safety procedures in chemical, high-temperature, and process equipment environments.
- Analyzed computer vision applications during specialized robotics sessions.
- Explored foundational concepts in image processing and artificial intelligence systems.
Education
- Minor: Energy Transition
- Current CGPA: 3.45/4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Reaction Engineering, Heat & Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Material Science & Engineering, Clean Energy, Energy Policy, Energy Transition Management
- Final score: 98.0%
Languages
Arabic · Native
English · Fluent
Japanese · Basic