Elliott C.

Schmitt
Seattle, WA (206) 335-6773 schmie11@u.washington.edu

SKILLS
Programming Languages: Fortran, Python, Matlab, Mathematica, Visual Basic API: OpenMP, MPI Software/OS: Windows 98/XP/7, Linux, MS OFFICE, Simulink, SimaPro, ArcGIS, ASPEN Plus, Energy PRO Statistical Methods: PCA, PLS, Linear Regression, Nonlinear Regression,

EDUCATION
PhD in Bioresource Science and Engineering, in progress Master of Science in Applied Math, (Concurrent Enrollment with PhD) Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Completed August 2009 Thesis: Life Cycle Assessment of Converting Lignocellulosic Rich Urban Waste to Ethanol University of Washington, Seattle, WA Cumulative GPA: 3.74 Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Planning and Management Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark Completed one semester as guest student, January 2010 Cumulative GPA: 4.0 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2007 Bachelor of Science in Physics, May 2007 Honors: Magna Cum Laude Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Cumulative GPA: 3.71

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant (03/10 Present) University of Washington, Bioenergy and Bioproducts Lab, Seattle, WA Develop a kinetic model anaerobic fermentation of lignocellulosic material using acetogens Design of experiment for testing/monitoring/control of continuous bioreactor Develop advance model predictive control system to optimize fermentation Research Assistant (09/07 09/09) University of Washington, Design for Environment Lab, Seattle, WA Techno-economic analysis of lignocellulosic biorefinery Performed Life Cycle Assessment of the conversion of urban lignocellulosic waste to ethanol. Engineering Group Manager (05/07 08/07) Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Managed team of engineers on the design/testing/installation of grid-independent residential unit using solarpowered technologies Design/installation of 7.5 kW Photovoltaic system Solar energy assessment and photovoltaic system performance modeling

Engineering Intern (02/07 05/07) NextEnergy Center, Detroit, MI Assisted in Clean Tech programs and development of renewable energy projects in the State of Michigan Design of experiment and testing of miniaturized hydrogen fuel cell system Developed and maintained database of Wind energy working group members in the State of Michigan Engineering Intern (05/06 08/06) Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Detroit, MI Responsibilities: Implemented pollution prevention strategies for manufacturing facility: (1) Assisted building owners in becoming LEED-EB Certified, (2) Reduced annual energy consumption and costs, (3) Reduced waste streams. Engineering Intern (05/05 12/06) Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore, CA and Detroit, MI Performance analysis and data acquisition of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pilot Power Plant Developed model hydrogen power plant and BOP systems, including: PVs, fuel cells, electrolyzer, highpressure H2 storage system, chiller, and compressor.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Publications/Presentations: Optimization of continuous acetate fermentation for maximal performance. Future Energy Conference Bioenergy Research Symposium, Seattle, WA. November 14, 2012. Poster presentation. Schmitt, E., Bura, R., Gustafson, R., Cooper, J., & Vajzovic, A. (2011). Converting lignocellulosic solid waste into ethanol for the State of Washington: An investigation of treatment technologies and environmental impacts. Journal of Bioresource Technology. (In press) doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2011.10.094. Life cycle assessment of converting lignocellulosic rich urban waste to ethanol. Conference on Sustainability for Pacific Northwest AIChE, May 26, 2010. Oral Presentation. Gustafson, R., Bura, R., Cooper, J., Schmitt, E. Vajzovic, A., McMahon, R. (2009). Converting Washington Lignocellulosic Rich Urban Waste to Ethanol. Washington State Department of Ecology. Beyond Waste Organics Initiative, 09-07-060. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0907060.html Lutz, A., Mas, C., Schmitt, E. Power Park System Simulation. Sandia National Labs. 2006 DOE Hydrogen Program Annual Review. May 16, 2006.

Awarded: UW Environmental Innovation Challenge - 3rd place (2011) NSF IGERT Fellowship (2010 2012) Scan|Design Fellowship (2008 2009) Egtvedt Fellowship (2007 2008) DTE Energy Scholarship (2005 2007) LTU Trustee Scholarship (2002 2006) LTU Alumni Scholarship (2004 2005) LTU Engineering Endowed Scholarship (2003 2004) Michigan Competitive Scholarship (2003 2005) LTU Outstanding Senior in Physics Award (2006)