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Christopher Van Der Walt

Christopher Van Der Walt

Hydrometallurgy Co-op

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at the University of Waterloo

  • Education

    • University of Waterloo

      2022 - 2027
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Chemical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Hatch

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Hydrometallurgy Co-op

      • Designed a data extraction tool for HSC Chemistry 10 with MS Power Automate and VBA for data analytics• Simulated CoSO4, NiSO4, and MnSO4 crystallization with OLI Systems to identify optimal operating conditions• Developed a set of Black Mass samples across a range of feed compositions for use in analytical calibration

    • Hatch

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Hydrometallurgy Co-op

      • Analyzed the effects of NH4OH on Ni(OH)2 precipitation and NiSO4 crystallization through OLI simulations• Drafted a range of process flow diagrams (PFDs) for a proposed EV battery recycling plant

    • Hatch

      Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
      Water/Wastewater Co-op

      • Collaborated to lead 10 co-op students in revising 800+ technical drawings for a wastewater treatment plant• Assisted in the drafting of proposals for a water system master plan and wastewater refurbishment projects• Participated in site visits to operational wastewater treatment plants and construction sites•

    • Zeton

      May 2025 - now
      Project Engineering Co-op

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Open Water Scuba Diver

      PADI
      Jun 2023

    • WHMIS 2015

      University of Waterloo
      Sept 2022

    • Enriched Air Diver

      PADI
      Nov 2024

    • DELF A2

      Alliance Française de Pretoria
      Feb 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Van Der Walt
      Term Dean's Honours List - Aug 2024 Awarded for the 2B term of Chemical Engineering
    • Awarded to Christopher Van Der Walt
      Term Dean’s Honours List - Dec 2023 Awarded for the 2A term of Chemical Engineering
    • Awarded to Christopher Van Der Walt
      Term Dean’s Honours List - May 2023 Awarded for the 1B term of Chemical Engineering
    • Awarded to Christopher Van Der Walt
      Term Dean's Honour List - Dec 2022 Awarded for the 1A term of Chemical Engineering
    • Awarded to Christopher Van Der Walt
      President's Scholarship of Distinction - Mar 2022