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Sandra Fomete, PhD

Sandra Fomete, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Consultant at Mckinsey & Company

  • Education

    • Texas A&M University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: AlChE, ISA

    • Montgomery College

      2012 - 2013
      Associate’s Degree Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Engineers without borders, EWB

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      2017 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Montgomery Community College

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
      Accounts Payable Student Assistant

    • Montgomery College

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
      Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths Tutor

      This was a particularly enriching experience for me because I got to solve problems everyday and make someone else happy as they left my desk with a smile of enlightenment. Because this was a community college, I had the opportunity to tutor students of all ages and works of live which was very enjoyable as I learned how to approach these different groups of people.

    • Texas A&M University Qatar

      Mar 2014 - May 2015

      I worked on projects with peers from various countries in the Middle East. I equally immersed myself in the Middle Eastern & European culture through visits of historic sites with my friends there. I developed poly-electrolyte solutions of optimal compositions for nano-coating of cotton and polyester fabric by preparing solutions, coating fabrics and performing after-coating tests such as flame tests, TGA analysis and cone calorimetry. Through this laboratory research I was able to develop new flame retardant materials.I equally co-authored on two articles published from the PNC lab.

      • Study Abroad

        Jan 2015 - May 2015

      • Research Assistant

        Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

    • Air Liquide

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Chemical Engineering Intern

      Provided daily engineering support to the plant management team for the efficient operation of the Air Separation Unit. Equally participated in the execution of large maintenance activities and plant process improvement. I designed a leak detection system for one of the cryogenic oxygen pumps at this Air Liquide site.

    • BASF

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
      Process Analytical Technology Engineering Intern

      Responsible for testing new analytical devices prior to having them installed in the manufacturing sites. I helped the Process Analytical Technology group make investment decisions on various analytical devices based on device performance test results. Designed and updated analyzer sampling systems with tools such as AutoCAD. I communicated with plant operators and engineers for installing these analyzers in the plants.

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      Aug 2017 - Oct 2022
      Ph.D. Candidate

    • McKinsey & Company

      Oct 2022 - now
      Associate Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineering Business Management Certificate

      Texas A&M University
      May 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Presidential Fellowship Carnegie Mellon University Feb 2021 The Presidential Fellowship Program provides important financial support for outstanding graduate students, whose work ensures that Carnegie Mellon maintains its position as an international leader in graduate education and research. Nominees are chosen by the deans of CMU’s seven colleges, and final selections are made in a process overseen by the university’s provost.
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Neil and Jo Bushnell Fellowship in Engineering Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering Dec 2020 The Neil and Jo Bushnell Fellowship in Engineering, which was established to provide merit fellowships to graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in nanotechnology or electronic materials in the College of Engineering.
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Chevron Corporation Scholarship Award Chevron Corporation Aug 2015
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Academic Excellence Award Association of Former Students at A&M Apr 2015 I received a generous scholarship from the association of former students for my academic excellence at A&M.
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Study Abroad Scholarship Dwight Look of College of Engineering & Qatar Foundation Nov 2014
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Ray B. Nesbitt '55 Scholarship Ray B. Nesbitt Foundation Jul 2014 Academic Excellence at A&M
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Barnes & Nobles Scholarship Award Barnes & Nobles Texas A&M May 2013 I received a generous scholarship for academic excellence as a transfer student into A&M. This scholarship helped me pay over 75% of my tuition at A&M for a two year period.
    • Awarded to Sandra Fomete, PhD
      Dr. Harry Jr. Award Dr. Harry Harden Foundation May 2013 I was honored to received the Dr. Harry Harden academic excellence award for students at Montgomery College.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Math Tutor

      Issued by Journeys for Adolescents on Jan 2013
      Journeys for AdolescentsAssociated with Sandra Fomete, PhD