Mila Otegui

Mila Otegui

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • About me

    Environmental Engineer | PhD student in Sustainable Systems Engineering | Drinking Water Quality | Social Justice Advocate

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Environmental Engineering and Water Resources
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2024 - 2027
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Environmental Engineering
    • Univeristy of California, Davis

      2018 - 2018
      English for Global Business English for Global Business

      Student exchange sponsored by the Argentinean Fulbright Commission and the Ministry of Education. Its main objective was to take the English for Global Business course with a transnational student group. The course was focused on international business practices and the innovation about sustainability in the region (California).

    • Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

      2014 - 2019
      Bachelor of Engineering Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Chemical Engineering Students Association in Mar del Plata (AMarEIAQ) - Spokesperson of Academic Matters (2018-2019)

  • Experience

    • INTEMA

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      I was awarded with the scholarship Encouragement to Scientific Vocations (CIN) to work at the Catalysts and Surfaces laboratory in the project of degradation of emerging contaminants using advanced oxidation processes (AOPs).Investigated the effectiveness of advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of emerging contaminants resulting from the pharmaceutical and textile industries.Tested the oxidation of different pollutant models in slurry, batch, and semi-batch reactors.

    • Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2021
      Teaching Assistant

      Mass and Energy Balances course. Assisted the titular professor with office hours and communicated highly technical information to a novice audience. Provided feedback to students on math and design software (Mathcad/UniSim) assessments.

    • Sintec S.A.

      Jul 2019 - Feb 2021
      Integrity Management Analyst

      Analyzed the operation and production status of petroleum wells and pipelines by applying statisticalmethods and process simulation. Assessed the risk the piping poses to the facilities, processes and the environment.Reported findings and collaborated to prepare annual inspection plans.

    • INTEMA

      Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Generated catalytic materials by recovery of waste from sewage sludge with high silicon content, analyzed its properties, and improved the synthesis conditions to achieve a material of commercial interest.Tested the materials in adsorption reactions and determined the optimal conditions for the removal ofheavy metals in wastewater.Collaborated to publish results in academic posters and papers.

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Sept 2022 - now
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Graduate Research Assistant in the project "Smart sensing and forecasting of water quality in waterdistribution Networks ". Maintaining and troubleshooting drinking water quality sensors. Analyzing sensors’ response and its correlation with water demand and biochemical characteristics. Analyzing the opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens evolution within a large building water distribution system.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master of Science in Engineering

      The University of Texas at Austin
      May 2024
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Seminar Committee

      Issued by Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program on May 2023
      Environmental and Water Resources Engineering ProgramAssociated with Mila Otegui
    • Community Outreach Coordinator

      Issued by Texas Rollergirls on Apr 2023
      Texas RollergirlsAssociated with Mila Otegui