GBADAGO DELA QUARME
Research Professor
Incheon
Summary
Research Professor leading AI-based software, chemical process modeling, and grant development in a university research setting. Oversees 4 chemical process projects, manages a $2M budget, and supervises 20+ graduate students while lecturing and guiding research execution. Shapes proposals and technical direction for advanced process engineering and optimization work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
CEPiEL LTD
Incheon, Incheon
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded technology strategy aligning with business objectives, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation initiatives across multiple departments.
- Spearheaded technology strategy aligning with business objectives to boost operational efficiency.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes that enhanced project outcomes and optimized resource allocation.
- Created architecture and prototype of digital twin platform for chemical processes, enabling advanced modeling and analysis.
Research Professor
3D Convergence Center, Inha University
Incheon , Incheon
03.2023 - Current
- Developing AI-based software.
- Overseeing 4 chemical process projects and managing a budget of $2M.
- Supervising more than 20 graduate students.
- Mathematical modeling of chemical systems.
- Lecturing graduate students.
- Chief technical officer for research proposal writing.
- Mentored graduate and postdoctoral researchers, fostering skill development in innovative design methodologies.
- Led initiatives to publish research findings in high-impact journals, elevating the center's academic reputation.
- Secured intellectual property protection for novel inventions, enabling commercialization opportunities for the university.
Research Assistant
Clean Energy And Process Integration lab
Incheon , Incheon
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Enhanced chemical process efficiency by 35% through the iintegration of CFD, deep neural networks, and genetic algorithms.
- Developed a software platform for high fidelity neural network modeling and training in a python environment.
- Analyzed the efficiency of several molten salts for the combined cooling of reactors and used as thermal storage mediums.
- Designed a framework for visualizing 3D reactor results using CFD and Unity3D.
- Principal proofreader of academic manuscripts and technical papers.
Research Assistant
P.S.E. Lab, Hanbat National University, Korea
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Modeled and simulated LNG, BTX processes, and CO2 absorption using ASPEN Plus; enhanced understanding of chemical dynamics.
- Developed cost and hydraulic calculation software for chemical process efficiency and pipe diagram analysis.
- Mathematically modeled carbon capture with Lysine-K and performed OpenFOAM simulation on an amine-based CO2 plant.
- Analyzed entire CO2 absorption process systematically with ASPEN; identified optimization opportunities.
- Simulated High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene polymerization using PRO II coupled with Excel and the Phillips process.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Inha University
South Korea02-2023
M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
Hanbat National University
South Korea02-2020
B.Sc. - Petrochemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Ghana06-2015
Skills
ANSYS Fluent
Aspen Plus
CFD
Python
Microsoft Excel
Mathematical modeling
Computational simulation
Data analysis
Scientific writing
Research proposal writing
Project management
Budget management
Student supervision
Lecture delivery
Technical mentoring
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer
CEPiEL LTD
08.2024 - Current
Research Professor
3D Convergence Center, Inha University
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Clean Energy And Process Integration lab
03.2020 - 02.2023
Research Assistant
P.S.E. Lab, Hanbat National University, Korea
03.2018 - 02.2020
B.Sc. - Petrochemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
Hanbat National University
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Inha University
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Best Graduating PhD Student in Chemical Engineering, Inha University, Feb. 2023
- KSIEC Excellent Paper Presentation Award, Oct. 2020 & 2022
- GHASKA Innovation Conference Best Paper Award, Jul. 2019
- Teach For Ghana Fellow, Sept. 2016 – Mar. 2018
- Educational Pathways International Scholarship, Oct. 2013 – Jun. 2015
- Reality Revolve, Participant, Israel, Jul. 2017